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Beetroot is a root vegetable with the ability to help us feel relaxed and calm.  Drinking beetroot juice regularly for 7 days may help reduce blood pressure in people with the problem of hypertension.  Beetroot has a soothing secret called betaine. Betaine was first discovered in the juice of sugar beets in the 19th century and these days the amino acid derivative betaine is recognized as being potentially helpful in treating clinical depression.  Beetroot (Shaljam or Chukandar  in Hindi) is a winter vegetable that helps you stay healthy and warm during the cold months. The root veggie can be eaten raw in the form of a cooked, raw salad, boiled or roasted.  SPIRITUAL USE OF BEETROOT  Beetroot symbolizes love and beauty and is sacred to the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. The beetroot corresponds to the heart chakra. Beetroot also balances your root chakra that is responsible for keeping you centered, foc...

So, what exactly is durva? The durva grass consists of three blades which represent the three principles of the primal Shiva , the primal Shakti and the primal Ganesha.  In Hindu pujas or worship, Durva or doob grass is primarily offered to Lord Ganesha to attract his blessings, remove obstacles, and ensure ritual success, symbolizing prosperity and purity. It is used for its sacred and purifying properties , believed to absorb and transmit divine vibrations . It is considered an essential offering in Ganesh puja and other ceremonies like havan and Abhishekam.  Mythological Story Of Durva  Once, a demon named Analasura caused havoc in the heavens. He emitted fire from his eyes and destroyed whatever came in his way. All the demi-gods fled and sought Lord Ganesha’s help against the demon. Ganesha assured them that He would finish off the demon and restore peace.  In the battlefield, Analasura started attacking Lord Ganesha with fireballs and eventually tried to gulp ...