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The
fruit is an emblem of Devi or Shakti ( known as Amman
in the Southern parts of India). Garlands made of lime are offered to the
deity.
The
tree is also associated with Lord Shiva. It is the Stalavriksha at
the Shiva sthala at Tiruanniyur in Tamil Nadu. Lord Shiva
(Vikucharanyeswarar) is believed to have appeared here under a lime tree.
Lime
is also believed to ward off evil forces. Cutting them after reciting
certain mantras is considered an effective method for driving away the evil
spirits.
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