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Traditional Old Shaytta Banyan Tree Dhamrai
You have heard a lot about the old banyan tree! However, if you don't see this banyan tree of Shaitta village in Jadavpur union of Dhamrai, you will not believe that such a tree exists. Not only the banyan tree, but also a pakur tree of the same age has grown at the same time. Seeing the two trees together year after year, the locals consider them as husband and wife.
The banyan tree is spreading branches and roots on 5 bigha land. The banyan tree is believed to be 500 years old. Various folk tales are spread around the tree. Locals believe that cutting the branches of this tree is inauspicious and may even lead to death. There are many other ghost stories about the tree.
But whatever Ratna has made the green village a shade greener, it is the entwined pakur tree. Take a day and visit Shaitta village and surrounding area.
It is known that in Dhantara village, the ancestors of Devidas clan planted a banyan tree and a pakur tree on their land. At that time, in such religious sentiments, the ancestors of the slave clan performed the marriage by playing musical instruments.
Along with the marriage instruments, the marriage of the banyan tree and the saffron tree was completed by recitation of mantras by the Brahmin. They also organized food for many people. So naturally the locals call these two trees husband and wife.
Local Sanatan religious people consider these two trees as gods. They have several beliefs about these two trees. According to conventional wisdom, the pakur tree is considered male and the banyan tree is female.
According to the locals, the branches of these two trees are cut; It was he who fell ill later. He does not recover from illness except by performing puja. Apart from this, the villagers also believe that ghostly things happen around the tree at night.
Looking at the two trees, there are many other scenes. As soon as you enter Saitta village, you will see all the materials of Chirchena village on both sides of the pitch-paved road. There are paddy, wheat, maize, sugarcane fields along with many lemon and banana plantations. A mind blowing village. The trees crossed over the two dirt paths from one side to the other.
A temple will be seen on one side under the tree. Various puja festivals are organized here. Besides, every year a fair is organized under the tree on Pahela Boishakh. On the way here, this tree will attract attention from quite a distance. Standing over a large area, this tree can take your mind away with its beauty in no time. The cool breeze, mild climate, chirping of birds and peaceful nature are enough to fill the mind. This place can be unique to remove the boredom in the city which will remain for quite some time.
How to visit the traditional bot and pakur trees:
From zero point Gulistan by D-Link, BRTC, Shubhajatra bus, after 50 km Dhamrai Dhulivita, auto rickshaw to Jadavpur. From Jabadpur, you can walk for 20 minutes or take a rickshaw for 10 minutes to see the traditional bot and pakur trees.
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