Artificial Banana leaf made in pure silver. Its leaves are used to serve food to deity. The banana leaf figures among the most sacred leaves and finds its usage in all Vedic rituals.
In Hinduism / Hindu Dharma to offer food to the Deities during ritualistic worship or puja at home or temples. This offering is called as Naivadya. It signifies the actual gross state of the individual. Offering Naivadya is the last step in puja. At that time, the individual is in a state of complete surrender unto the Deity; hence, the (Naivadya carrying) leaf is placed facing downward. Offering Naivadya helps please the superior Deities, Deity of the premises and Deity of the place in shorter time.