This is because, like Pando, Thimmamma Marrimanu isn’t just one tree with a singular trunk. Unlike Pando, however, this massive banyan tree expands through a network of interwoven aerial roots ...

Deep in Kadiri village, Andhra Pradesh, a tree stands apart. Thimmamma Marrimanu is the world’s ... growth pattern helps it expand continuously. Aerial roots descend from branches, creating ...

In the small village of Kadiri in Andhra Pradesh, India, there’s a tree that’s nothing short of extraordinary. Known as Thimmamma Marrimanu, it holds the title of the world’s largest banyan ...

Locals in in Kadiri and nearby villages view the Thimmamma Marrimanu as a symbol of devotion and sacrifice, and consider it sacred, with many visiting the giant tree to seek blessings, especially ...