World Environment Day Special: The roots of this banyan tree of Bihar are spread in one and a half acres, Prithviraj Chauhan has also taken rest under it

Shivhar. Situated in the middle of Basant Jagjivan and Ashokagi of Puranhiya block area of ​​Sheohar district of Bihar, there is an age-old tree of Banyan (Vat tree) and Peepal close to 1266 AD near the Bodhi Mata temple, which is giving the message of environmental protection. is. The branches of this same tree are spread in about 1.5 acres of land.

The relation of this banyan tree is associated with Boudhi Mata

In the summer days, people enjoy the cool air inside the shade of this tree. Kamlendu Kumar Singh, the head of Basant Jagjivan, says that this tree is related to Bodhi Mata. Due to which no one harms the tree. He told that it is believed that this banyan tree has been established here since 1266. It also has historical importance.

Prithviraj Chauhan stayed under this tree while returning after winning the war in Nepal.

Prithviraj Chauhan is said to have stayed here with his soldiers after a successful battle at Thaneshwar, Nepal. Its discussion is also found in the Prithviraj Raso written by Chandbardai. It is said that when Prithviraj Chauhan stayed here, Bodhi Mata gave him a dream that you should not marry Sanyogita. At the time of marriage to Sanyogita, the house of both father and husband will be deserted. But Prithviraj Chauhan married Sanyogita, for which he had to suffer.

No one died in this village due to Corona

It is also said that Basant Jagjivan village remains drenched with natural oxygen for 20 hours. The huge banyan tree, spread over 1.5 acres between the western end of this village and the southern end of Ashokagi village, saved people in its shade during the Corona period. Due to this huge tree, the people here did not die of corona during such a huge transition period. Some people got sick even then they got healthy at home.

This banyan tree gives 250 liters of oxygen in a day

Sheohar’s Agriculture Coordinator Santosh Priyadarshi said that the banyan tree releases oxygen for 20 hours in 24 hours. According to this and considering its spread, it gives about 250 liters of oxygen in a day.