India celebrates 17 national symbols representing its heritage, culture, and values. Key symbols include the Tiranga flag, ...

But also, during that time, sentiment grew against the tree as a symbol of Lahaina. The 151-year-old banyan tree, once 60 ...

This little sapling ultimately developed into the large banyan tree that exists there now. This legend has made the tree famous among the local community. Locals see the tree as a symbol of ...

This is one of the most beautiful banyan trees found in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The tree's age is above 550 years and is considered one of the oldest banyans found on earth.

The daily deluge has not only been good for the banyan, but also the papaya, tomato and lilikoi plants below. Griffith says the tree’s rebound is a fitting symbol of resilience and perseverance.

On Sept. 13, a video from Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources showed the 150-year-old Banyan tree has several new buds. Arborists “indicate these are positive signs for its long ...