Kalpavriksha
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Kalpavriksha is a wish-fulfilling divine tree in religions like Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. In Buddhism, another term, ratnavṛkṣa , is also common. Its earliest descriptions are mentioned in Sanskrit literature. It is also a popular theme in Jain cosmology and Buddhism.
Kalpataru, the divine tree of life being guarded by mythical creatures at the 8th century Pawon temple, a Buddhist temple in Java, Indonesia.
Idol of 10th Jain Tirthankara Shitalanatha with his symbol of Kalpavriksha below
Kalpavriksha with Flowers in Ranchi, Jharkhand
Kalpavriksha Tree at Bilar, Rajasthan
Wish tree
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A wish tree is a tree, usually distinguished by species, location or appearance, which is used as an object of wishes and offerings. Such trees are identified as possessing a special religious or spiritual value. Postulants make votive offerings in hopes of having a wish granted, or a prayer answered, from a nature spirit, saint or goddess, depending on the local tradition.
Wishes and offerings on the tree at Coldrum Long Barrow, England
Coin tree at Bolton Abbey
A comparatively sparsely decorated coin tree at High Elms Country Park, southeast London
A clootie tree at the Hill of Tara, Ireland