Arali mara/ara Chittaal mara -Peepal tree

 Arali mara/ara Chittaal mara(Ficus religiosa L)one of the native trees in Kodagu is a large dry season deciduous or semi-evergreen tree up to 30 m tall. This tree is considered sacred by the followers of  Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.

Kodava

Arali mara/ara Chittaal mara

English

Peepal tree

Kannada

Aralimara, Ashwathamara

Botanical Name

Ficus religiosa L

Family

MORACEAE

Fruiting ends

May

Uses

One of the most religious trees. It is chiefly used as fuel wood, for making yokes and crude village articles.