Common names are asna; saj or saaj; Indian laurel; marutham (Tamil); matti (Kannada); ain (Marathi); taukkyan (Burma); sadar, matti or marda (India); asana (Sri Lanka); and casually crocodile bark due to the characteristic bark pattern. It is a tree growing to 30 m tall, with a trunk diameter of 1 m.

The 'Saja' tree has a significant place in the Gonda tribe. It is believed that the 'Badadev' resides in it. That's why this tree has been recognized as a 'sacred tree' by the Gonds. The concept of 'Bana' instrument is also associated with this tree, which can be seen around it.

Jan 3, 2016 · Bada Dev is believed to live in a Saja tree (Boswellia serrata). As such, the Saja tree is the most sacred tree of the Gonds. They do not cut this tree, nor its branches, except for ceremonial purposes. Bada Dev is invoked under a Saja tree by a Gond Pardhan. The Pardhans are the musicians, story-tellers, and genealogists of the Gonds.

Terminalia elliptica Willd. Flowering class: Dicot Habit: Tree. Deciduous trees, to 30 m high; bark 15-20 mm thick, surface grey-black, very rough, deeply vertically fissured, horizontally cracked, forming tessellated, thick flakes; blaze red.

Nov 5, 2023 · Saja Tree: The Saja Tree is worshipped by the Bada Dev (Big God) and by the Gond community. Pakri Tree: When new leaves bloom from this tree, the Gond community eats a dish (Saag) made out of these leaves and this protects them from many diseases and illnesses.

Mar 4, 2013 · Plant Summary: The state tree of Goa is Crocodile Bark Tree belonging to family Combretaceae*. Botanical name of the tree is Terminalia Elliptica. The name is thus derived because the bark of the tree resembles crocodile skin.

Saja (Terminalia tomentosa): Another common tree species found in the park, Saja trees are large and provide ample canopy cover, making them important habitats for birds and other wildlife. Mahua (Madhuca indica): Known for its aromatic flowers and fruits, Mahua is an important tree for both wildlife and local communities.

Asna (Terminalia elliptica Willd.) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to southern and southeast Asia. It is mainly used as a valuable timber and for its ethnomedicinal properties.

A large tree. Leaves coriaceous, 18 by 8 cm with two stalked glands at the base below. Fruit large, usually 5 cm diam, including 5 equal wings. A decoction of the bark is taken internally in diarrhoea and locally as an application to weak indolent ulcers. …

May 31, 2024 · Saja Tree: The Saja Tree is worshiped by the Bada Dev (Big God) and by the Gond community. Pakri Tree : When new leaves bloom from this tree, the Gond community eats a dish (saag) made out of these leaves and this protects them from many diseases and illnesses.