"The word Banyan comes loaded with Colonial overtones as it was not the species’ traditional name. The name refers to the caste of Banias (merchants) who sat under the canopy of the tree and carrying on their business. For Hindus, the tree is a Kalpa Vriksha where Kalpa means time and Vriksha is a tree: longevity is thereby inherent as is being a vessel carrying memories while providing shelter to creatures, a symbol for experience, resilience, and wisdom while being connected to the cosmos.