A tree in central India has become widely famous for its purported healing powers, with thousands flocking to see it every day. <br /><br />The "healing" Mahua tree stands near Nayagaon in Madhya Pradesh and it is believed over 1 million people with illnesses have visited the tree hoping for a miracle cure, as seen in this footage taken on November 11. <br /><br />Thousands of people now visit daily, with figures claiming as many as 25 to 30,000 making the journey, often with debilitating medical conditions, to touch the tree's trunk. <br /><br />The rumour about the tree was reportedly started by a local farmer, Roop Singh Thakur, who released a video in which he claimed that he had become trapped in the tree for 10 minutes and emerged healed of his limp. <br /><br />However the fervour surrounding the tree's purported healing powers has led to some with life-threatening conditions believing themselves cured after visiting the tree, with potentially lethal consequences. <br /><br />Authorities are attempting to locate Roop Singh; while villagers from the surrounding area have since set up stalls and souvenirs related to the tree to capitalise on the region's rapidly acquired fame.
