Kalpavriksha

Glossary

Also known as the kalpataru or kalpadruma, it is a sacred, wish-granting tree that is a recurring image in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. In different parts of India, different varieties of trees — such as banyan trees, coconut trees, Indian butter trees etc. — are referred to as kalpataru for their numerous uses.

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Kalpavriksha%newline%Also known as the kalpataru or kalpadruma, it is a sacred, wish-granting tree that is a recurring image in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. In different parts of India, different varieties of trees — such as banyan trees, coconut trees, Indian butter trees etc. — are referred to as kalpataru for their numerous uses.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Kalpavriksha”. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/kalpavriksha/
MLA	“Kalpavriksha.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy.io/glossary/kalpavriksha/. Accessed 27, April, 2024.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Kalpavriksha. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy.io/glossary/kalpavriksha/. (Accessed: 27, April, 2024)