“It is in the roots, not the branches, that a tree’s greatest strength lies.”
– Matshona Dhliwayo
Remember last December when we had visited a near by lake in Bangalore? On the way to that lake, I spotted this huge Banyan tree. What I love about Banyan trees are its roots. The aerial roots find their place on the ground and to me it symbolizes that while we have roots, we also develop our own beliefs and values. Those too then over a period of time become our roots. Don’t they?
Thursday Tree love is a photo feature hosted on this blog on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of a month. The next edition will go live on February 24, 2022. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog, tell me where did you spot the tree and link it back to this post.
If you don’t see the pingback, please leave a link to your post in my comments section. Please make sure that your post’s link is showing up on this latest edition. I will link your posts on my blog in the next edition and spread some love. Let’s come together to appreciate the beautiful nature around us.
Before you go, don’t forget to check the lovely trees shared on #ThursdayTreeLove – 122:
- Alana joins with a tree from Appomattox Court House in Virginia
- JoAnna joins with Live oaks from her part of the world in the United States
- Mascha joins with a tree and many perspectives from her part of the world in Germany
- Archana joins with trees and lights from the Chicago Botanic Garden in the United States
- Angela joins with trees from Hyderabad in Telangana, India
- GW-H joins with trees and a snow loaded Ski track from his part of the world
- Siobhan joins with a Pine tree from LaPine State Park, Oregon in the United States
- Lin joins with a tree from Seaton Delaval Hall in the United Kingdom
- Ramya joins with a Banyan tree from Pune in Maharashtra, India
- Chandra joins with a tree and hope for restful times ahead
- Pragun joins with a Rubber Tree from the Nilgiris in India
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Wow!
Looking at such trees, I always wonder about what if they could talk.
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I also think that Hammad. Thank you for stopping by!
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What a fantastic tree.
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Thanks, Lin!
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A strong and majestic tree! Here is my post https://yenforblue.blogspot.com/2022/02/tree-course-thursdaytreelove.html?m=1
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Yes, it was! Thanks, Archana!
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Banyan trees are fascinating. They look like they could walk (and talk as Hammad wrote). The aerial roots remind me of thick locks of hair. Here’s more tree love: https://joannaoftheforest.wordpress.com/2022/02/10/thursday-tree-love-mother-pine-and-her-children/
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Imagine if trees could walk and talk 🙂 Yes, you are right – roots look like locks for sure! Thank you JoAnna.
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I love the wise spirit and grandeur of Banyan trees. I was fortunate to experience the beauty of quite a few Banyan trees on my trip to Pachmarhi, last December. Each one more unique than the other.
I love how a Banyan tree is a complete ecosystem in itself. The wise sentinel being of the forest or an urban land in so many ways.
Just a post I wrote on the beauty of life and death:
https://natashamusing.com/2022/02/before-i-die-whatdoyousee-fiction/
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I have heard of so much about Pachmarhi and it’s natural beauty. And yes, banyan trees are an ecosystem. Thanks for stopped by. Missed you around!
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What a strong, tall tree, Parul. It must have seen and heard a lot of things over the years. I like your words, that we all have roots and have our own beliefs and values which can change over time, and end up being our roots. Well said. Hope you are doing well. Take care and stay safe 🙂
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Thank you, Mabel. Such a joy to have you stop by. I am okay and I hope you are well. 🙂 Hugs!
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I’ve only seen a banyon tree once. It was in the American state of Florida, on the estate of a famed inventor of the 19th century, and those roots amazed me. We do learn our values from parents and schools, and they do become the roots of our adulthood and our future families. Here’s my contribution: https://ramblinwitham.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-first-signs-of-spring.html
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Thanks, Alana!
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Wow! Never seen such a great tree in real, haven’t Banyan trees in Germany. My blog was in a break, because I’m a little sick…but will come again during this week with a new tree-post.
Have a good new week
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My post for this one is just out:
https://maschas-buch.blogspot.com/2022/02/alte-weiden-old-willows.html
Have a nice weekend
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Hope you are better now, Mascha. Wishing you good health ahead. Thanks for joining.
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Banyan means strength to me. Thanks for sharing this picture, the roots remind me of staying humble. After a hiatus, back to participate from this week’s edition.
https://www.jayanthyg.in/thursdaytreelove-8-frozen/
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Welcome back! Always good to have you around, Jayanthy!
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Jayanthy – I am not able to get to your post. It tells me page not found. Can you reshare the link?
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I’m extremely sorry, Parul. Looks like it reverted to draft. I will post this for the coming week,
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Banyan Trees are majestic! Lovely picture and lovely thought.
Thank you for hosting, Parul.
I hope you are doing well. 🙂
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Forgot to add my link 😀 — https://www.dnambiar.com/2022/02/citrus-trees.html
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They truly are. Thanks, Divya!
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