Early 19th century published accounts of Living Bridges confirm an exceptional tradition of India rubber tree-based bridge construction near Cherrapunji. Validating their increasing strength and ...

It would take us another full hour to find what I had come to see: a being that was both intrinsically natural and intrinsically engineered, a jing kieng jri, a living bridge made out of tree roots.

GUWAHATI: In a remarkable fusion of tradition, nature, and well-being, yoga practitioners gathered for a unique session on Meghalaya’s iconic ‘Double Decker Living Root Bridge’- a marvel of ...

Step into a real-life fairytale in Meghalaya! Discover the breathtaking Double Decker Living Root Bridge in Cherrapunji and experience the charm of Meghalaya’s hidden gems. A must-visit for ...

The North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Homoeopathy (NEIAH) organised a “one of a kind” yoga event at Meghalaya’s double-decker living root bridge on Monday (March 24, 2025) as part of ...

The building process differs based on local conditions and the desired span of the bridge, but interviews with ... to mechanical loads with secondary root growth – meaning it can form highly ...

Much like the bridge itself, which has withstood the test of time through generations of Khasi craftsmanship, yoga embodies patience, strength and balance, the statement said. The living root ...