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Why do we see neem tree and ravi tree in temples?

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Why do we see neem tree and ravi (peepal) tree in temples? Have you noticed that always neem and Ravi (peepal) tree are always together.?  According to Vedas, Ravi tree resembles Lord Vishnu and neem tree resembles Goddess Lakshmi. If we do circumambulation around these twin trees and pray wholehearted, we can get rid of several doshas and lead a better family relationship. Normally people who suffer from Shani dosha should pray to Ravi tree. It is recommended to do namaskar to the tree and hug, by doing this you will be able to overcome many obstacles by the grace of Lord Vishnu. Also, Lord Buddha attained spiritual powers when he started meditation below the ravi tree. Lord Krishna during the last stage of his life took rest below the ravi tree and had his path towards Vaikunta. According to science, by the wind breeze of the neem tree, you can get rid of many diseases. Neem tree is known to have medical properties to cure many diseases, our ancestors used these leaves to

Types Of Punishments In Hell/ Yama Loka

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According to ancient scripts, there are different worlds like "Swarga Loka" where there are no sorrows and have only joy, "Yama Loka or hell" where we are being punished for our sins. According to Garuda Purana , there are different punishments for our sins, they are: If eye on others wealth and other female property, we are being put in darkness and beat with sticks Acquire female property and punish her - throw us on axed trees in a darkness People who don't care about their parents - throw them below the sun and burn like ash If we have an affair with the people with whom we should not have - If it is female, they are made to hug with the burning male idol and vice versa If we speak false - we are being thrown from the hilltop and mash us Like this, there are punishments for all our sins. According to Garuda purana, there are 84 lakh punishments. It is said every human should read or at least listen to Garuda Purana so that they can