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The Chain Tree of Wayanad: India’s Haunted Banyan and the Curse of Karinthandan
Deep in the Wayanad district of Kerala stands a massive banyan tree wrapped in heavy iron chains. According to local legend, the spirit of the tribal guide Karinthandan haunted the mountain pass after he was betrayed and murdered, until a local priest chained his restless ghost to the tree. Today, visitors still leave offerings, report strange experiences, and wonder whether the spirit ever truly found peace.
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Research Links:
https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/chain-tree-lakkidi/246
https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2019/10/11/chain-tree-lakkidi-wayanad-history-karinthandan.html
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/karinthandan-gets-a-statue-in-wayanad/article67313244.ece
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/sep/18/karinthandanfinally-gets-his-due-with-memorial-in-wayanad-2615877.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_Tree
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karinthandan
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