This old banyan tree has been standing as a witness to the age of old age. COURTESY
In the Sapkhali area of Mokshapur Union in Trishal of Mymensingh, there is a huge banyan tree which has witnessed many histories. However, no one can say how old this banyan tree is.
This old banyan tree has been standing as a witness to the age of old age. Next to this banyan tree is the shrine of Lalpir. Pir devotees come here at certain times of the year and gather here. There are various types of arrangements. The atmosphere of the festival is created in the area. But the wonder is who the pir was, where did he came from is or has anyone ever seen him? No one can say. It is said that the leaves of this banyan tree were torn off and several people got fever. Since then no one dares to tear the leaves or break the stalks for fear. It is also heard that when you come here and express your desires, Allah fulfills them. The devotees come very close to the banyan tree and offer prayers, supplications and vows. There is a banquet. People come from far and wide to see the banyan tree. Although the stalks of the old banyan tree were broken several times by storms, each time the tree was re-established in its glory. It has been seen on the ground that the tops and stalks of the banyan tree have fallen to the ground and become trees again. Now the huge roots from the stalks and the roots are intertwined together. Innumerable roots have been created from some distant stalks. From the main banyan tree, the branched banyan trees are standing.
There are at least 20 to 25 such roots. The stalks of this old banyan tree are huge. The twigs are spreading around and giving shade year after year. There is a shrine called Lalpir Mazar next to that banyan tree. Mahfils are held every year in this shrine. People come to the shrine and pray under this banyan tree. However, some people say that at first this banyan tree was in the shrine. If someone brings stalks from the shrine and throws them away, the banyan tree grows in this place. However, no one has been able to provide reliable information in this regard. Some locals, including Malek, Zakir and Sharif, said that if they first tore the leaves of the banyan tree, they would get fever. He also said that there are many miracles about the banyan tree. Which he has been hearing from the mouths of his ancestors. People have been seeing so many mysterious things through the ages.
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