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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Bonsai of the Banyan Tree

These are three bonsai of the Banyan tree, called the Vada or Vata in India. They are from my father's garden.

Bonsai banyan curved roots

Bonsai banyan tree

This tree is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists. The Banyan represents eternal life or immortality.
Bonsai plant banyan

Many plants and animals are considered sacred by Hindus. It is significant that Hinduism takes in its fold all life forms, not just human beings. That is why in India we still have wildlife which has long been destroyed in western countries. You can read about it here. Worshipping trees, plants and animals is a healthy way to preserve our beautiful planet and this great religion does that. Unfortunately this reverence for plants and animals is fast eroding in modern India.

More pictures of bonsai plants: Chapha the tropical flower, Plumeria in English or Bougainvillea Bonsai or  Bonsai of the Banyan tree  or a difficult to make Plaited Bonsai Plant

2 comments:

  1. Nice Photos Neeta ji :) WISH YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TOO :)

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  2. Thank you P-Kay. Wish you the same and a very happy new year. :)

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