Perhaps the star attraction of the Theosophical Society here in Adyar, Chennai is the Banyan Tree. One of the largest in the world, it measures over 238 feet from north to south, and 250 feet from east to west. In all, it covers over 59,500 square feet. The first time I visited the Theosophical Society, I left wondering exactly where the tree was, expecting to see a massive trunk. In actuality, I had photographed it, with the tree's many prop roots extending downwards from the branches. Over 3,000 are said to be able to fit underneath this 200 year old tree.
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The tree is older than 200 years--something like 450 years
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