Every religion has a number of beliefs.One such belief in Hinduism is that Hindus worship the Peepal or the Bodhi tree because Goddess Laxmi resides under the tree. Some believe that the Peepal is a demon who possesses magical powers. Lord Krishna is also said to have taken his last breath under the Peepal tree. For centuries devotees granted the peepal tree a special place and a lot of rituals revolve around the tree. But if you keep the mythological stories aside here are some of the things you should know about Peepal tree. Scientific significance Did you know that