The Symbol
By: swaps
Tags: Analstamba, Bangalore, Big Banyan tree, Dodda Aladamara, Shiva
Category: city, culture, Meditation, Nature, Philosophy, Religion, Tradition, Tree
| Aperture: | f/6.3 |
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| Focal Length: | 18mm |
| ISO: | 100 |
| Shutter: | 1/160 sec |
| Camera: | NIKON D3100 |
The roots of a banyan tree emerge from branches and anchor themselves in the ground and eventually become so thick that it becomes difficult to differentiate the trunk from the roots. One does not know where the tree starts and where it ends, like the limitless pillar of fire…And that makes it a symbol for Shiva.
- 7 Secrets of Shiva
(Photo of the Big Banyan tree near Bangalore. It spreads over 3 acres… essentially, this place is a park with just one tree!)
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Given the symbolism attached to banyan tree, I am glad it is our national tree. The old ones are really big and unless we visit them, it is hard to realize their beauty and significance.
(Thanks are due to Sakhi for this opportunity
Wow, That’s an amazing Banyan tree! Must’ve been a challenge how to click this pic! Nice job of it finally, thanks for sharing it!
Good to have you here after so long
I am happy to share this wonder!
Loved it absolutely… And it was so awe-aspiring!!! Good we finally made it there
Yup…FINALLY made it there
And hey, your new avatar pic is superb (and of course, the thanks goes to the photographer
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Credit also should go to the one who lent the glasses
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Looks crazily huge
..might have spirits residing in it too!
A single tree that’s a forest in itself. A natural wonder. To think I already knew that it was your national tree
I did remember you there..you would have certainly enjoyed it
Most forests were created by one tree. Great photo!
Thank you!