15th January-MAKARA SANKARANTHI.

A major Hindu festival with a lot of fervour in our country.
Is today the Fifteenth Of January “MAKARA SANKARANTHI”
Majorly observed in our holy Motherland and also by Indians
And Hindus around the world. Festival is a religious  as well as
A seasonal observance and marks the winter solstice,
And the shift of the sun leads to ever-lengthening, longer days.
Also known as Maghi,  a major harvest festival and dedicated
To the sun god Surya,  marks the first day of the sun’s transit into Makara (Capricorn) .
Happy Makar Sankranti   kite flying is an important aspect
Also known as Uttarayan as from the day of Makar Sankranti, the sun begins it’s northward journey.The harvest festival Is observed throughout India
Under different names and traditions. The festivities related to
Makar Sankranti have many names depending on the region  observed.
North Indian Hindus and Sikhs,  call Maghi Called Makara Sankranti
As Poush sôngkrānti in Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal,
Karnataka and Telangana,Sukarat in central India,Magh Bihu by Assamese,Thai Pongal  by Tamils.In Gujarat, kite flying is organised
As part of Makar Sankranti festivities. Happy Makara Sankaranthi!

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RAINY DAYS!

Prompted by the weekly prompt of Blogging Meet here is prompted poem:
RAINY DAYS have made grand arrival! Yes the great gift of Nature alias God!
PAINY DAYS are these to many-going to schools and offices and outside home
With umbrellas failing to protect from rains heavy, Rain coat
Out of its place from the cupboard helps walking or driving two wheelers!
Getting cold and fever as a result of getting drenched in rain-a pain!
Even after the RAIN stops, drizzles continue through TREE LEAVES and branches!
RAIN essential for the world as the Saint Poet of Tamilnadu says in his Magnum Opus THIRUKKURAL written years two thousand and three hundred ago!:
Chapter Two
GLORY OF RAIN
11.
On rain, rests the world
Sure for its prosperity
Treat rain –nectar bold! (11)

12.
It helps grow great food
Sans water no agriculture
Quenches thirsty world! (12)

13.
Water all in sea
Helps not life on earth so well
Rain water gives glee! (13)

14.
Rain sustains the world
Makes the fertile land yield more
Sans farmers can’t mould! (14)
15.
By absence, rain destroys
Life, living, people and the world
By care it creates! (15)
16.
If rain fails to grace
The earth with its compassion
No grass you can trace! (16)
17.
Ocean becomes dry
When the sky bears not the clouds
People made to cry! (17)
18.
Rain – gift of nature
Whenever denied to the world
Bleak – nobles’ future! (18)
19.
When powerful rain fails
Noble charity gets failed
Nobles’ penance falls! (19)
20.
Sans water no life
When the Lord of Rain conspires
Virtue faces knife! (20)

 

ENVIRONMENT -CLEAN AND CLEAR? Part III

Over population-urban sprawl!

‘Environment, ‘Environmental protection”, “Environmental issues”
Very commonly discussed today all over-in fact very important
Yet day after day clean and clear environment remains a far cry
And that is a great threat to the welfare of all living beings very sure.

Not that the society is unaware of the issues involved-but unable
To tackle at individual level. Cooperation of all concerned
An absolute must-impossible to get and hence all talk only in air!
Ten issues identified:Pollution, Climate Change, Global Warming,
Deforestation, Overpopulation, Industrial and household wastes,
Acid rain, Ozone Layer Depletion, Genetic Engineering,Urban sprawl !

Pollution all kinds of pollutions by the individual as well
As industries-a pity but none can help to reduce and minimize.
At least if awareness is raised society may think of helping
If not today afuture sans much of pollution may be at sight!

 

(In pursuance of earlier two parts at the instance of Mr.Mathew Eapen of US through Mr.Mathew S of JBN)

ENVIRONMENT -CLEAN AND CLEAR? Part II

Environmental issues  harmful effects of human activity
On the biophysical environment. Environmental protection
A practice of protecting the natural environment at all levels
Individual, organizational or governmental levels!

They are for the benefit of both the environment and humans.
Environmentalism, a social and environmental movement,
Address environmental issues through advocacy, education and activism.
Carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gases  in the atmosphere
Already exceeded all levels. The amount of greenhouse gas in the
Atmosphere is  above the threshold  can potentially cause climate change.
“Climate change is not just a distant future threat.
All efforts are needed to prevent this disaster.

It is the main driver behind rising humanitarian needs .
Damages inflicted by extreme weather intolerable.
Environment destruction caused by humans is a global problem,
Human effects on Earth can be seen in  temperature rise.

In pursuance of Part I at the instance of Mr. Mathew Eipen  through Mr. Mathew S of JBN.

NATIONAL TREE DAY 31st July

No solution for global warming for the healthy life of the society
Other than TREES, TREES, and TREES, in all possible places strictly
NATIONAL TREE DAY.International Tree Day to create awareness
Very essential! All countries on earth have embarked upon rightly!

Today the thirty fist July is NATIONAL TREE DAY in AUSTRALIA
Planet Ark’s National Tree Day is Australia’s biggest community
Tree-planting event. Proudly sponsored by Toyota Australia,
Tree Day is an opportunity to do something positive for
Local environment and community and to reconnect with nature
Of course all countries have a day for this purpose -to become a culture!

Trees the wonderful creation of the Lord Almighty gifted
For the health and benefit of the humanity to take care of
Let us plant trees for the humans, birds, and animals
May be to take shelter from the hot sun, to get oxygen in plenty
Fruits of many trees as food for all, let us nurture trees all our lives!

 

March 20th-International EARTH DAY!

March Twentieth today is International Earth Day
The day’s purpose and objective quite noble and great-hey
WE listen to Mother Earth’s pleadings to keep it quite safe
Since we are indiscriminate in taking care of Mother!

We love this MOTHER EARTH for reasons several not far to seek
The Day is observed to remember that the great Mother Earth sleek
Its ecosystems provide us with life and sustenance.- God’s grace
We have to promote harmony with nature-its beauty with grace!

To ensure the Earth to achieve a just balance among all needs
The economic, social and environmental- with our deeds
For the present and future generations of humanity.
Lest we are bound to lose the grace of Mother Earth for eternity!

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY – June 2nd

National Trails Day First Saturday in June

American NATIONAL TRAILS DAY is today the second June
First Saturday of every year-nice if the world follows keen
To encourage people to discover their local trials,
Raise awareness of trail issues and instill excitement in all!

Confining to home indeed is monotonous- many are inclined
To go free in outdoors. hiking-getting access to waterways
For canoeing and paddle trips.  Bird watching and geocaching
Learning land navigation or biking are great trail making!

National Trails Day opportunity to thank the volunteers,
Land agencies, trail developers,  park employees, rangers
For their help in developing and maintaining the trails!
High time the entire world pursues and gets into- great gains!

Indian Ultra Runners at the 2018 Trail World Championship