Tree worship is alive and well in Phimai, Thailand. The tree's branches extend hundreds of metres and from the branches arial roots have dropped down and taken root in the ground. People have placed wooden and concrete supports under the branches to keep them high off the ground and built brick pathways curving around under the branches. There are concrete tables and benches at frequent intervals.
The main trunk of the tree is festooned with garlands of plastic flowers, ribbons and sashes. People come to light incense, make offerings and pray to the tree.
From a distance it looks like a small forest. There's a temple in the tree with a statue of the queen on an altar, surrounded by monks on a lower level.
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