With more than 250 years old, this is also the largest banyan tree in the world with the canopy spreading over an area of more than 14,493 m2.
Despite such “major ѕᴜгɡeгу”, the giant banyan tree was resilient and continued to grow. Notably, thousands of qi roots grow from the branches and go ѕtгаіɡһt into the ground, making it look like a big forest.
The care of the giant tree is so complex that the botanical garden requires a team of 13 employees to work together continuously. They have the task of not only checking to ensure the “health” of the tree, but also moпіtoгіпɡ whether the roots are developing properly.
Mr. Arabinda Pramanick, director of the botanical garden said: “Over the past 30 years, the banyan tree has expanded and covered more than 8,000 square meters. The first fence around the tree was erected in 1985 and then had to be loosened in 2015. widen”.
According to Indian culture, the banyan tree is one of the most revered trees. It is also considered a sacred plant in various religions.
“Fantastic” The giant tree is at least 250 years old, the canopy is wide, thinking it’s a forest – Photo 3.The canopy is divided into thousands of branches. (Photo: India The Nation).
For example, in Hinduism, it symbolizes longevity, representing the creator Brahma. For Buddhism, this tree is also of special significance because it is believed that Buddha sat under a banyan tree for 7 days after his enlightenment. In addition, under the banyan tree is often the place where Indians gather, chat and relax.
If you want to see a giant banyan tree as big as this forest, you can go by car or bus from Kolkata city center to the botanical garden.
The best time to visit is between September and March every year. That’s when the sweltering summer heat subsided. In addition to the giant banyan tree, visitors can admire many other ᴜпіqᴜe ѕрeсіeѕ of trees from around the world.