The Sacred Connection Between Trees and Hinduism
By Bani Dhaliwal
EarthDay.org
February 14, 2023
“Do not trouble trees. Do not uproot or cut them. They provide protection to animals, birds, and other living beings” – Rig Veda.
Hinduism originated in India and is the world’s third largest religion with over 1.2 billion followers. Regarded as one of the oldest religions, dating as far back as 7000 BCE, Hinduism holds sacred, ancient beliefs about nature, specifically regarding the religious significance of trees.