7 Ancient Trees in India That Have Stood for Centuries

India’s Legendary Ancient Trees Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jun 30, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

The Bodhi Tree – Bihar Said to be a direct descendant of the tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Parijaat Tree – Uttar Pradesh Mythologically linked to the Mahabharata, this sacred baobab tree is a spiritual icon. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Thimmamma Marrimanu – Andhra Pradesh One of the largest trees in the world, this sprawling banyan dates back over 550 years. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

The Great Banyan Tree – Kolkata Located in the Botanical Garden, it looks like a forest but is actually a single giant tree. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Dodda Alada Mara – Karnataka Also known as the Big Banyan Tree, it’s over 400 years old and covers over 3 acres. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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