A Hundred Year Old Banyan Tree!

Back then, people used to identify villages by the huge trees; there were huge white figs and Banyan trees everywhere. But things are different now, obviously. Many are down by natural phenomena, many are cut down.

When I got to know this tree is still standing I decided to take a look. It's been 19 years since I meet this tree!

This banyan is standing in the middle of the school campus. Or more precisely, the school campus builds around the tree. It used to be so big that it covered the whole campus. I came to know many of the branches are cut down because they were broken by the storm. Now what we are seeing is 1/3 of the tree.

The most attractive part of banyan trees is the roots they send down to smother their hosts and grow into stout. I can remember, I played swing with the roots. Now they look very small because the huge ones are not around anymore.

Last week, while visiting my aunt's house we went there. We sat on the grass ground, and hang out there for a while.

Now, let me introduce the best part of the tree.

Look how the stout became the branch-supporting pillars that resemble new tree trunks.

The last time when I checked, it was not the same. After many years, these roots spout new leaves as well and resemble a tree. It is quite surprising to see the surviving techniques of the banyan.

The shade of the tree, and the fig that it provides to the birds are enough contributions to the world. Moreover, this banyan became a social place for the locals. During the afternoon many come to play and hang out here.

It was such a wonderful experience there. People say that this tree is more than 100 years old. I don't know if I could get the chance to visit this place again soon. But these memories will be vivid forever.