Kalpavriksha – the wish fulfilling tree of the ancient scriptures that provided fruit and nourished the first people on earth, and the giver of immortality.
Kalpavriksha, also known as kalpadruma or kalpataru, is said to have appeared during samudramanthan along with Kamdhenu. The tree can bear all kinds of fruits, hence identified with different trees, varying according to the local vegetation. Thus, mahua, champak, pipal, banyan, tulsi, shami, parijata, and even coconut trees are often said to be the earthly manifestation of the heavenly kalpadruma. Kalpavriksha (of five types) are said to be located in the gardens of Indraloka with the devas and asuras at perpetual war over these trees. Kalidasa’s “Meghadutam” tells us that kalpatarus yielded garlands, clothes, and provided for all fineries for the women in Alaka, capital of Kubera’s Yaksha kingdom. Thus, while bestowing immortality, we find that kalpavriksha also provides for all our material desires
