Which tree is known as the immortal tree?
The Banyan tree is mentioned in many scriptures as a tree of immortality. Its aerial roots grow down into the soil forming additional trunks and is therefore called Bahupada, the one with several feet. It symbolizes longevity and represents the divine creator, Brahma. The banyan tree symbolizes immortality. Its roots grow down from its branches and form trunks and anchor the tree to the earth. That is why it is called Bahupada, the one with several feet, the soul that never dies nor renews. It represents the vehicle to spirituality, devoid of all materialistic urges.