Vanaspati (Devanāgari: , Sanskrit for "lord of the forest") is primarily a term for a large fruit-bearing tree, especially a fig-tree. It may also refer to: the plant kingdom in general, see Vanaspati a sacrificial post in Vedic ritual, see historical Vedic religion a name of Soma a name of Kīrtimukha a Carnatic raga, see Vanaspati (Raga) Dalda - also known as Vanaspati ghee, is a type of shortening or hydrogenated vegetable fat