Wednesday, October 26, 2011

THE BIG BANYAN TREE


The Big Banyan Tree of Adyar ( Chennai - India)
It measures 238 ft. from North to South and 250 ft. from East to West. The total area exceed 59,500-sq.ft. This tree is a unique specimen.
This is believed to be the largest Banyan tree in the world. Some say that the largest one is in Kolkata (Calcutta-India).
About 10 years ago, a devastating cyclone uprooted this tree. To bring back the tree to its original position, huge cranes were brought to the scene. A vast pit was dug and the tree was kept back in its position. But all these efforts went in vain. The aerial roots of this tree have become well rooted and the entire tree appears like a bunch of several trees.

Information Source: Tamilnadu Guide





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A beautiful tree with a huge story to go along with it, lovely thought
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
What a amazing story. Great picture.
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
It looks huge - and firmly planted in the ground now!
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
Banyan tree is the national tree of India. There is a big banyan tree located in a village called Ramohalli near Bangalore which covers 3 acres.
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
That's so awesome. I've never heard of such a wonderous tree.
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
thanks for linking up to tina´s ww :) http://tinaspicstory.blogspot.com/2011/10/tinas-w...
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
That is one big, but beautiful tree! Thank you for stopping by my WW and I hope you have a wonderful day!
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
How cool is that. Neat shot.
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
Wow, amazing. Great photo! Thank you for linking up your WW post at Momma T and Baby E!

Trisha http://www.MommaTandBabyE.com
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
Nice picture.Happy Diwali Shoba!!
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
We have one in Bangalore too. Chennai's is bigger.
1 reply · active 712 weeks ago
What a huge tree! Hadn't been lucky enough to see it despite a few attempts.
1 reply · active 654 weeks ago
I love the Banyan.... had the chance to become really familiar with one in Atipotha when I visited a friend's family. :)
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