Ancient Banyan Tree in Gonda: 3,000-Year-Old Protector of Barahi Devi Temple

• Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district hosts a 3,000-year-old banyan tree, a major attraction at the Barahi Devi temple complex.
• The massive tree spans 1.5 acres, with its history linked to the Satya Yuga and Lord Varaha's incarnation.
• Locals believe the tree's sap cures eye ailments, drawing devotees from across India seeking miraculous healing.
• Mentioned in Durga Saptashati, it's considered one of Asia's oldest and largest living trees.
• Devotees from various states visit, tying 'chunaris' for vows and returning to offer prayers upon wish fulfillment.