Panchavati may refer to:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panchavati_(disambiguation)

In places

Panchavati, the name of the forest home of Rama, during his exile, in Ramayana

Panchavati, a famous religious and pilgrimage place in India, situated on the banks of River
Godavari in Nasik, Maharashtra

The Official name for residence of Prime Minister of India, 7 Race Course Road, New Delhi.

Panchavati, Kolkata, near Dakshineswar Kli Temple, where sage Ramakrishna performed
his advaitic sadhana in 1865.

Panchavati is a tourist place in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Panchavati: a grove with five trees banyan, bael, amalaki, ashoka, and peepul all
regarded as holy in Tantric tradition.

Panchavati, a community promoting Varnashrama Dharma in Karumandurai, Tamil Nadu,

near Salem.

Significance of Panchavati:
http://www.vedicvanas.com/panchavati.html

[ 'PANCHA' - Five, 'VATI' - Trees]

This combination of trees was mentioned in "The Ramayana". When Rama along with Sita
and Lakshmana took on to the 14 years of 'Vanavasa', halt a night at Muni Bharadwaja Ashram.
Then he advised Rama to find a place where all these five trees exist together to make a place
to live. So as per his suggestion they later make a 'Parnashala' amidst these trees. So where
ever all these five exist together, Rama too resides there.

Benefits:

Breeze from these trees - Gives out more oxygen, Very Cool, All have medicinal values &
Brings good health.
 Powerful vibrations - Wards off evil forces, Gives right way of thinking & Clarity of thought.

Fruit bearing - So naturally attracts many birds and other insects.

Plants:
S.No Botanical Name Common Name

1. Ficus bengalensis Banyan

2. Ficus religiosa Peepal

3. Ficus glomerata Fig

4. Aegle marmelos Bilva

5. Emblica officionalis Amla

Ficus bengalensis - Banyan tree:

Parts used - Latex, bark, fruits, leaves, roots, buds.

Uses - Local inflammations, Polyuria, Diabetes mellitus, darkening of face & around eyes,
burns, Haemorrhages, Nausea & Ulcers in mouth
1) Ficus bengalensis - Vata / Marri / Banyan.

2) Ficus relegiosa : Ashwatha / Raavi / Peepal.

3) Ficus racemosa : Oudumbara / Medi / Cluster Fig.

4) Saraca asoka : Sita asoka.

5) Aegle marmelos : Bilva / Maredu.

Prof S S Katagihallimath extolls the virtues of the five

trees - bilwa, shami, ashwatha, margosa and audumbara - and
makes a case for establishing Panchvati

Though it is customary to call any place with a variety of flowering and

evergreen trees a panchvati, the term actually refers to a group of five trees
which possess certain medicinal properties. These trees, besides providing
the needed thick shade, exude a variety of pheromonal secretions which are
capable of cleaning environmental pollutions and mental pollutions of human
beings, in addition to having high herbal and medicinal qualities. Panchavati in
truth is an inexhaustible pharmacy on earth.

The five trees are:

1 Bilwa (Aegle marmelose)
2 Shami (Banni) (Acacia ferruginea)
3 Ashwatha (Arali) (Ficus religiosa)
4Margosa (Neem) (Azadirachta indica)
5 Audumbara (country fig) (Ficus racemosa)
In almost every village a large platform is built around any of these five
species in particular around ashwatha, neem and audambara which form the
nerve centre of many social, religious and community activities of the village.
It is believed that the minds of the decision makers squatting under the
Panchavati trees are purified by the air they breathe while on these platforms.
The Panchavati trees have been a source of inspiration for many of our saints
and sages.

An attempt has been made here to present in brief some of the sailent
features of the five trees
Bilwa (Aegle marmelose)
Many people believe that this tree is the abode of Lord Shiva. Every part of
this tree is used extensively for medicinal purposes. Its fruits and kernel are
rich in fructose, protein, vitamins, pectin, iron, calcium, magnesium and other
useful elements. The juice extracted from the leaves of the bilwa tree removes
all foul odours when applied on the human body. If a small quantity of this
liquid is taken twice a day it will flush out worms from ones intestines and set
right stomach disorders. It is also believed to cure dysentery and diarrhoea.
Similarly 5 gms of dry powder of the kernel taken along with 1 gm of ginger
powder daily will create good appetite for food.

By inhaling bilwa flowers one will be cured of cold, cough and fever. A dose of
3 ml of juice of bilwa leaves plus 4 gms of honey will serve as an antidote for
constipation. The paste prepared from bilwa roots will nullify the poisonous
effect of scorpion bites besides acting as first aid for dog bites.
Bilwa fruits are also used for preparing pickles in Gujarat. The dry powder of
the bilwa fruit when used as frankincense will drive away mosquitoes.

Shami (Banni) (Acacia Ferruginea)

The Shami leaves occupy pride of place during the Dussara festival and they
are regarded as golden leaves. It is reported that the legendary poet Kalidasa
got enlightenment and divine power by doing penance under the Shami tree
and worshiping it. Our farmers believe that Shami trees in their fields enhance
the fertility of land and sustain the productive capacity of their fields.

Ashwatha (Arali) (Ficus Religiosa)

This tree also purifies the environment. The milky juice that oozes from the
roots, bark, leaves and flowers of this tree has great medicinal value. The fruit
serves an effective purgative and it cures digestive disorders. It has great
religious significance and is regarded as the most holy tree since it is believed
that its base stands for Brahma, trunk for Vishnu and the top for Shiva.

Margosa (Neem) (Azadirachta Indica)

Neem leaves have great medicinal properties and this is widely known and
scientifically acknowledged. According to Ayurveda, the roots, bark, leaves,
flowers and fruits of neem trees provide an infallible panacea for a number of
diseases and ailments and they are used in a number of medicines.

Audumbara (Atti) (Ficus Racemosa)

Legends tell us that Lord Dattatreya dwells in this tree and thus it is regarded
as a sacred tree. The roots, bark, leaves, fruits and milk of this tree have the
quality to improve blood circulation and vitality of man besides believed to
cure several other diseases.

It is high time we revived the Panchavati culture in our society and restored its glory and
value. These five trees should be planted around our learning centres, hospitals,
cultural centres, court buildings, public and private offices, parks, gardens and play
grounds and where ever there is a high degree of pollution. Establishment of
Panchavatis should be made mandatory for our civil bodies, civil institutions and house
holds wherever feasible. The forest department should distribute the saplings of these
five trees free of cost.

The Panchvati are surrounded by five tree species - Peepul (ficus religiosa),
Banyan, Bili, Ashoka and Amla which represent the five elements of nature.