Palash is known as Dhak, Tesu and Kesuda . It is said that the tree is a form of Agnidev,God of Fire. It was a punishment given to Him by Goddess Parvati for disturbing Her and Lord Shiva's privacy.
In the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh, the flowers of this tree are specially used in the worship of Lord Shiva on occasion of Shivratri.
Use: Linga Purana says that all ailments can be prevented by giving 10,000 oblations with Palash wood with japa of the mantra, ‘Aum Namah Shivay’.