Nestled within the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Shibpur, Howrah, near the bustling city of Kolkata, stands an extraordinary spectacle – The Great Banyan Tree.

Banyan trees hold spiritual and ecological significance in Indian culture, symbolizing resilience and shelter for wildlife. Trees like the 550-year-old Thimmamma Marrimanu showcase strength and ...