The news that an iconic 100 year old banyan tree near the Arambol beach in Goa came tumbling down, buffeted by stormy winds and rains was profoundly moving for the lovers of trees. And the news set off a chorus of support for their beloved banyan, lovingly called “The Source.”

   It was an umbilical attachment to the tree that brought them together for what was a re-surrection of the banyan. Sebastina Fernandes, the lady on whose land the banyan stood could not hold back her tears and wept inconsolably. For it was more

    The wide canopy of the Banyan was the favourite haunt of the dancers from all over the world who came as tourists to Goa and danced with gay abandon under it. They would even hold gratitude ceremony for the tree after dancing and yoga exercises under it. Such is the popularity of the Banyan in Arambol, the fishermen’s village in Goa. So when the Banyan fell, locals, expatriates and eco....