Banyan trees hold spiritual and ecological significance in Indian culture, symbolizing resilience and shelter for wildlife.

Modi was addressing the inaugural function of the three-day 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, which returned to ...

Banyan trees, in general, are sacred in Hindu mythology and Indian culture. From an ecological standpoint, banyan trees are a keystone species in their environments. They provide habitat and ...

Known as Thimmamma Marrimanu, it holds the title of the world’s largest banyan tree. Spreading its vast branches over a huge area, this ancient tree leaves everyone in awe- - especially nature ...

There has always been a question of confusion about which one is India's national tree-the banyan or the Peepal. Both of the trees have very deep roots in the Indian culture, religion, and daily ...

He says only about 300 remain viable. Among those with hope is the Indian banyan tree planted more then 150 years ago on April 24, 1873. The tree was a single trunk and eight feet tall when it was ...

Sheriff William Owen Smith planted the then 8-foot-tall Indian banyan sapling on April 24, 1873, according to the foundation’s website. The tree was planted to honor the 50th anniversary of the ...

India at 70' logo with India's national tree, Indian banyan (Ficus benghalensis). Designed by Oroon Das. 'India at 70', the LSE India Summit 2017 (supported by Apollo Tyres Ltd.) took place at the ...