After Fire Destroyed 'Sacred Place' Lahaina ... "Over the years, the Lahaina Banyan Tree has come to serve many functions," the foundation said. "First of all, it’s a great place to relax.

The banyan tree also holds a prominent place ... and Shiva. The Peepal tree: A sacred symbol Ficus religiosa, or the Peepal tree, is equally important in Indian tradition. It is worshipped as ...

Authorities are probing the destruction of a centuries-old spiritual relic believed to guard waterways, located just steps ...

The demolition of a centuries-old banyan tree and the adjacent Khapareshwar temple in Porvorim marks yet another chapter in the ongoing conflict between develop ...