Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Madurai Celebrates 107-Year-Old Banyan Tree
In Madurai, people celebrated the 107th birthday of a big banyan tree.
They had a party with cake and sweets, and promised to take care of nature.
The tree is special because it's very old and gives birds a home.
But it's in danger because of garbage, people cutting its branches, and loud noises.
Meanwhile, a 200-year-old tree in Karur fell down and damaged some cars.
Environmental activists and students celebrated the 107th birthday of a banyan tree in Madurai.
The event was organized as a 'Green Nature Festival' by the Water Body Protection Movement.
The tree is the last remaining centenarian tree in the locality, with others removed for infrastructure projects.
Locals and students took an oath to protect nature and received tree saplings.
The tree faces threats from garbage burning, branch cutting, and noise pollution.
- Who
- Environmental activists, local students, and the Water Body Protection Movement
- What
- Celebration of the 107th birthday of a banyan tree and advocacy for its conservation
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Meenakshipuram area, Sellur-Kulamangalam road, near the Sellur tank, Madurai
- Why
- To urge conservation of the tree and raise awareness about environmental protection
Conservationists
Infrastructure Developers
Tree Conservation
Conservationists
The tree should be preserved as it is a centenarian and provides habitat for birds.
Infrastructure Developers
The tree may need to be removed for future infrastructure projects.
- Location
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age of the Tree
- 107 years
- Organizers
- Water Body Protection Movement and other public welfare trusts
- Event Name
- Green Nature Festival
- Threats to the Tree
- Garbage burning, branch cutting, noise pollution