Documentation of the plants used in different Hindu rituals in Uttarakhand, India

Abstract. Chandra S. 2022. Documentation of the plants used in different Hindu rituals Uttarakhand, India. Asian J Ethnobiol 5: 92-101. Hinduism is one largest practicing religions. The Indian subcontinent cradle this religion, and it followed by a majority people subcontinent. Rituals are main component tradition. Any ritual way to connect with God offer salutation. From birth death person, has perform various on enormous occasions. Methodology material vary as per presiding deity. In sacrifice (Yajyan) other worship procedures stage (Mandapa), utensils materials required complete originated from plant products. These products represent environmental geographical structure area. species done present article. A total 104 enumerated. use individually or combination others also elaborated. Some terms rituals, such Panch Pallav, Mewa, Saptanaja, Tambula, Panchamrita, Ashtha Bali, etc., which have botanical significance, discussed.