Kush, Kusha Grass, Dharba

Also known as Kush, Kusha Grass, Dharba or Darbh.

Kusha grass is an ancient and widely used material for religious ceremonies, particularly Hinduism. Puja, or worship, plays a big role in the Hindu religion, and the use of Kusha grass has been associated with this practice from time immemorial. The traditional uses of this sacred plant are varied and include offerings to deities and ceremonial decorations.

Kusha grass is regarded as holy by Hindus because of its symbolism which speaks to purity and good fortune. In some regions, it is believed that if one worships gods with Kusha grass, their prayers will be answered more quickly than usual. This powerful herb has created garlands for deities during pujas and filled mandalas and altars during special rituals. It’s also quite common to place offerings on Kusha grass mats before the start of any puja ceremony.