Japa (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis): Ayurveda's Sacred Flower for Hair Health and the Beloved Offering of Goddess Kali
From the Ayurvedic concept of keśya to modern scientific research on hair health, and from the rituals of Kali and Durga worship to the symbolism of the sacred red hibiscus, this article explores the medicinal, cultural and spiritual significance of Japa through classical texts and contemporary evidence.