Ficus Religiosa (Noun)
Meaning
Fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ficus religiosa is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, with a long history of spiritual significance in these regions.
- Locals worshiped the massive Ficus religiosa in the center of the village, which had been there for generations.
- This ancient Ficus religiosa in Bodh Gaya, India is believed to be the very tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Devotees carefully tend to the sacred Ficus religiosa tree at the monastery, performing daily rituals to honor its sacredness.
- Buddhists and Hindus alike visit the site to pray beneath the majestic branches of the revered Ficus religiosa tree.