In Hindu tradition, women worship the Banana Tree on Thursdays, connecting it to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and marital happiness. The tree also represents Jupiter's wisdom.

writes in BBC that the banana tree is equated to Lord Brihaspati (Jupiter) for fertility and bounty. Thus, bananas are considered sacred. Dr. K.T. Achaya, in his book, Indian Food: a Historical ...

In Hindu conventions ... On the off chance that you need to grow a coconut tree, you need to sow the whole coconut itself. Thus Banana, in the event that you eat it and toss its out sleeves ...