The Peepal of Banaras
Peepal along the Ghats
The Ghats of Banaras boast not just of temples, akharas, steps (and more steps), hotels (and so on) but also trees. Here too, like at many other places, the Peepal stands out.
Right from the north at the Krishnamurti Foundation India's campus to the temple at Tulsi Ghat (abutting Assi) - the Peepal registers its presence along the Ghats.
Gaay Ghat
The early morning light makes the Ghats more special!
A light which is difficult for mortals like me to capture in clicks or words!
Swimming camps used to be organized here (during summers) before masks came to our lives!
Hanuman Garhi Ghat
Two Peepal's stand next to each other at the Akhara!
Do they also join the Akhara proceedings I once wondered!
This Ghat is the point we can walk up to (from Rajghat) when the water level is high!
Bundi Parkota Ghat
This is where we crane our necks to admire the Peepal!
Where does the tree gets its food and water from - a colleague had once asked!
Is it the wall that is holding the tree or the other way around - asked another!
Lalita Ghat
Made for each other? The temple and the tree.
This Peepal joins hands with the wind, coming from over the river waters, to create magical music with its leaves - here I can sit for hours!
Babua Pandey Ghat
Is this what happens when a tree decides to spread open its arms?
On this Ghat, more than once, I had come across a European teach unicycle to children, all were smiles!
Narad Ghat
A young Peepal and a young Pakhad at a Ghat named after an old man!
Peepal and Pakhad are good friends - many of our temple people knew this well!
Previously published posts on trees
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