Dodda Alada Mara, Ancient banyan tree near Ketohalli, Karnataka, India
The spreading canopy of this banyan tree extends across 3 acres of land, with thousands of aerial roots forming additional trunks throughout the area.
Dating back over 400 years, this banyan ranks as the fourth largest of its kind in India, following similar specimens in Mehaboobnagar, Kolkata, and Chennai.
The tree holds spiritual significance for local communities, with the Muneshwara temple marking one section of its expansive root system.
The Karnataka Department of Horticulture maintains the site with protective iron grilles around the four-acre perimeter and stone benches for visitors.
After losing its main trunk in 2000, the tree continues to grow through its complex network of branches that constantly develop new connections with the ground.
GPS coordinates: 12.90940,77.39560
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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