Where Gods reside

Our Shastras designate importance to certain flora and fauna, and state that God resides in these places. A few are given below:
In the root of the ‘pArijAta’ tree resides Lord Anjaneya. In the roots of the ‘Magizham’ plant lives Ambal (Devi) and behind the leaves of Bilwa lives Goddess Mahalakshmi.
The Lord’s divine presence is said to be found in a ‘aswattha’ tree and in the glowing flame of a lamp.
Mahalakshmi is said to reside in a home
* that serves the Sadhus,
* that leads a righteous life (‘sadachara’),
* which is benevolent,
* where the floors are cleansed with cow dung,
* which has Tulasi plant, Bilwa tree,
* filled with Sumangalis,
* where lamp is lit at dusk,
* where people are humble ,
* where Nama Sankirtan is performed,
* which echoes with the sound of the Vedas,
* where people are affectionate,
* which is bereft of quarrels, tears, commotion, hatred, anger and torment.