In Haryana, 1 heritage tree was documented as part ofThe Big Tree Quest. The tree is closely tied to local belief and mythology, and is part of a landscape associated with the Mahabharata.
Species: Ficus religiosa (Peepal)
Estimated age: Not documented
The Bir Babran Peepal is a peepal tree located in the Kurukshetra region. It stands as a locally known tree within the landscape, identified by its presence in an area associated with sites from the Mahabharata tradition.
According to folklore, during the Mahabharata, Barbarika demonstrated his immense power by marking all the leaves of this specific Peepal tree with a single arrow.The tree is regarded with reverence in the area and continues to be visited as part of the local cultural context.