aerial roots of indian banyan (ficus benghalensis) tree descending from branches to the ground.

adhinath aerial banyan bargad benghalensis branch branches buddha buddhism canopy characteristic climate commonly considered coverage descending digestive earlier enlightenment evergreen family ficus frugivorous germinate ground immortal india indian integral largest leaves legend legends likely longevity mammal moraceae mulberry national native produces propagating roots sacred specimens spiritual sprout strangler subcontinent system temple theravada tirthankara trees tropical trunks undefined world