Ancient texts like Varahamihira’s ‘Vrihat Samhita’ and Kashyapa’s ‘Shilpashastra’ prescribe ‘Daru’ (wood) as an ideal material for divine idols. The ‘Bhavishya Purana’ specifically recommends various auspicious trees for Surya (Sun God) idols, including peepul, mahua, deodar, sandal, bel, khadir, anchan, neem, sriparna, jackfruit, arjun, and raktachandan (red sandalwood). However, Neem wood holds particular significance for […]



