Akshay Vat, the sacred tree
Gaya
Description
Akshay Vat (the indestructible banyan tree) is a sacred fig tree mentioned in Hindu mythology. According to a legend, once the sage Markandeya asked Lord Narayana to show him a specimen of the divine power. Narayana flooded the entire world for a moment, during which only the Akshay Vat could be seen above the water level.
Project Title
Cultural Mapping of Gaya, Bihar
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
GY_720
Related Term
Customs and Rituals
Related place
Gaya, Bihar
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