5 indoor plants for prayer rooms and puja corners at home 

Aparajita, in Sanskrit, means "invincible". Its white or blue flowers are offered to all gods (Image: Canva)

• Tulsi, Peace Lily, and Jasmine are ideal for prayer rooms.
• Aparajita and Areca Palm add beauty and spiritual value.
• These plants purify air and create a peaceful environment.

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Indian homes are incomplete without a prayer room or a puja corner where rituals are performed daily. These are places that require a serene environment for peace of mind and better focus. What you place in these spaces matters, as everything adds up and influences how you feel. Indoor plants effortlessly beautify these areas and relax the mind.

5 best indoor plants for puja room

Take a look at these 5 indoor plants that make for lovely additions….

Tulsi (Holy Basil)

Tulsi holds spiritual significance in Indian households. It has healing properties and offers peace and tranquility. This plant is mostly grown outdoors, but you can place small plants near a window inside the prayer room or around the home temple. It grows well in bright light and needs daily watering.

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Tulsi, or Holy Basil, is mostly grown outdoors, but you can place small plants near a window inside the prayer room or around the home temple (Image: Canva)

Peace Lily

Nothing like a peace lily that adds beauty with its occasional white blooms and glossy leaves. It is perfect for prayer rooms that receive natural light. The plant detoxifies indoor air and makes the surroundings look calm and peaceful. Ensure the soil is lightly moist, and water when the leaves begin to droop.

Aparajita

People familiar with Aparajita know its spiritual significance. Its name means "invincible" in Sanskrit. Its white or blue flowers are offered to all gods. It can be grown with the support of a trellis. It grows well in direct sunlight and requires watering when the top few inches of the soil turn dry.

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Jasmine

Jasmine is considered a sacred plant, and its fragrant flowers are much loved in prayer rooms. Choose varieties like Mogra, as they grow well in pots and bloom beautifully. This plant requires little warmth, regular watering, and timely pruning for healthy growth. Ensure it is placed in a well-ventilated room.

Areca Palm

The Areca palmis a softer version of the bamboo palm, which can be placed in prayer rooms. It adds greenery to the place and brightens up the surroundings. Smaller varieties can be planted indoors in clay pots. This plant thrives on indirect light and lightly moist soil.