Parijaat tree, Kintoor
The Parijaat tree is a sacred
It is a protected tree situated in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, India. By the order of local district magistrate, any kind of damage to the tree is strictly prohibited. The tree is known as baobab in modern science which is originated in Sub-sahara Africa and hence its presence in the fertile land of India makes it rare. Also the age of the tree is still not determined, which makes it quite possible that the tree may have been planted by someone who used to travel between India and Africa. The tree needs international attention of scientists to find out more about it. The tree is also known as 'the tree from paradise' due to its mythological significance.
Ancient facts
Kintur, about 38 kilometres (24 mi) east of the district headquarters,
There are a number of legends about this tree which have popular acceptance. One being that
According to the
References
- ^ "Parijaat Tree | District Barabanki, Government of Uttar Pradesh | India".
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4020-6430-2.
- ISBN 978-81-291-0942-2.
- PMID 31945077.
- ^ "Experts to save ancient Parijat tree". The Times of India. 26 October 2010. Archived from the original on 3 November 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
- OCLC 7625267.
- Indiatimes. Archived from the originalon 6 March 2005. Retrieved 27 November 2009.