Soothing Pipal
A pipal tree is also referred to as Sacred Fig.
A pipal tree with a mound of bricks or stones around it serving as a seating platform is not an uncommon sight in Indian villages. In old times, a traveler could rest here on a hot afternoon and villagers could gather here in the evenings for a light chat. This timeless pipal is where my family village begins and has always been a soothing sight to my eyes.