Monday, September 14, 2020
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Doubling Farmer's Income a Success Story during COVID-19 Pandemic: Himalayan Community achieving the mission of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Doubling Farmer's Income a Success Story during COVID-19 Pandemic by Shivbhumi Seva Dal Committee Bharmour, Chamba Himachal Pradesh: Himalayan Community achieving the mission of
Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
शिवभूमि सेवा दल भरमौर के युवाओं ने आत्मनिर्भर भारत तथा 'लोकल के लिए वोकल बनें' का उत्तम मॉडल विकसित कर एक नई मिशाल पेश की हैI
जनजातीय पर्वतीय क्षेत्र भरमौर जिला चम्बा हिमाचल प्रदेश के स्थानीय युवाओं द्वारा संगठित स्थानीय गैर सरकारी संस्था शिवभूमि सेवा दल भरमौर ने कई वर्षो से बंजर पड़ी हुई भूमि को करोना काल लॉकडाउन में उपजाऊ भूमि में परिवर्तित कर इस कथन को सिद्ध कर दिया है, कि अगर मन में कुछ करने की इच्छा हो तो कोई भी असंभव कार्य संभव हो सकता हैI शिवभूमि सेवा दल के समस्त युवा सदस्यो की कड़ी मेहनत, कर्मठता, एवं प्रयासों से अन्य लोगो को सीख लेकर इस तरह के प्रयास कर आत्मनिर्भर होने में सहायक होगा तथा 'लोकल के लिए वोकल बनें' को सत्य अर्थो में सिद्ध किया है I
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR-2011 to ALL
WISH YOU & YOUR FAMILY A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
Origin of New Year
New Year is the world's most popularly celebrated festival. Perhaps, everybody would like to know how these celebrations began, from where it originated and what is so important about the festival. Let's give you an insight to the origin of this grand event in a brief form.Origin of New Year dates back to the era of emperors. They thought of celebrating a special day which should dot a day for beginning and end of the year. First New Year celebrations were noticed in Mesopotamia around 2000 years. It was celebrated at the time of Equinox in mid-March by the Egyptians, Persians and Phoenicians while Greeks celebrated it on winter solstice.
Ancient New Year Calendar
First New Year celebrations were noticed in Mesopotamia around 2000 years. It was celebrated at the time of Equinox in mid-March by the Egyptians, Persians and Phoenicians while Greeks celebrated it on winter solstice. As per the ancient Roman calendar New Year fell on March 1. This calendar just had ten months and March was the first month of the year. The calendar originated by the cycles of the moon, beginning in spring and ending with autumn planting. Inclusion of Two Calendar Months
It was Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome who divided the year into twelve lunar months by adding the months of January and February. The New Year was shifted to January as it marked the beginning of the civil years in Rome. But this was not fully accepted by the people of Rome and they continued celebrating in the month of March only.
January 1- an Official Date of New Year Celebrations
The Roman emperor Julius Caesar officially declared January 1 to be a New Year in 46 B.C. Romans worshiped God Janus who had two faces, one looking forward and the other looking backward. The month of January was named after this Roman God and it gave an idea to the emperor to establish January as a gate to the New Year. It is said Caesar celebrated January 1 - New Year by ordering the revolutionary Jewish forces to route back. People began New Year celebrations on January 1 after many years. They ritualized the beginning of the year by acting and re-enacting the world of the past before peace proliferated. People learned January as first month of the year and with this the tradition of following Julian calendar.
Abolition of Roman New Year Date
In the medieval period, pagan festivals were given more importance and March 25 was announced as the beginning of the New Year. March 25 was called the Annunciation Day as on this day Mary got the news that she should be impregnated. Later, the King of England ensured that Jesus' birth December 25 should be commemorated as New Year.
Gregorian Calendar
About 500 years later, Pope Gregory XIII abolished the old Julian calendar and introduced Gregorian calendar which comprised of a leap year after every four years to maintain balance between seasons and calendar. Finally, in 1582, Gregorian calendar was set to celebrate New Year on the first day of January. (Sources: http://www.newyearfestival.com/origin-of-new-year.html)
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Happy Independence Day-2010
Happy Independence Day-2010
National Emblem
The national emblem comes from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Emperor Ashoka. Ashoka ruled the land from 272 BCE to 232 BCE. The original sculpture shows four lions on a pillar with an elephant, horse, bull, and lion separated by a lotus on the base. A Dharma Chakra (wheel of law) is also carved into the stone. The emblem was adopted on January 26, 1950 by the Indian Government. The official symbol now shows three of the four lions with the Dharma Chakra in the center of the base and a bull and horse on either side. The base is also engraved with the phrase "Satyameva Jayate" in the Devanagari script of India. This simple phrase represents a powerful idea for the Indian people: "Truth alone triumphs". National Animal Tiger (Panthera Tigris, Linnaeus) is the national animal of India. Tiger is also known as the lord of Jungles. The tiger is symbolic of India's wildlife wealth. The rare combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger great respect and high esteem. India is home to nearly half of the total population of tigers. National Bird
The Peacock, Pavo cristatus (Linnaeus), is the national bird of India. The peacock symbolizes qualities like beauty, grace, pride and mysticism. Peacock is a colorful, swan-sized bird, with a fan-shaped crest of feathers, a white patch under the eye and a long, slender neck. The male of the species is more colorful than the female, with a glistening blue breast and neck and a spectacular bronze-green train of around 200 elongated feathers they spread out in display at the onset of the monsoons. The female is brownish in color, slightly smaller than the male, and lacks the train. Peacocks have a harsh voice, which is a stark contrast to their beauty. The elaborate courtship dance of the male, fanning out the tail and preening its feathers is a beautiful sight. Peacock is the sacred bird of the India, protected not only by the religious sentiment but also by parliamentary statute.National Calendar of India
The national calendar of India is based on the Saka Era with Chaitra as the first month and a normal year of 365 days. The national calendar of India was adopted on March 22nd 1957. Dates of the Indian national calendar have a permanent correspondence with the Gregorian calendar dates- 1 Chaitra normally falls on 22 March and on 21 March in leap year. The national Calendar of India is used along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes- (i) Gazette of India, (ii) news broadcast by All India Radio, (iii) calendars issued by the Government of India and (iv) Government communications addressed to the members of the public.
The Indian Tricolour
The Indian flag is rectangular in shape and is made up of three horizontal breadths of Saffron, White and Green. The Saffron stands for courage and sacrifice, White for purity and Green for fertility. There is a wheel with 24 spokes in the middle of the white colored portion of the flag. The wheel represents the Dharma Chakra.National Flower
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) is the National Flower of India. On the virtue of being a sacred flower, it occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial. The Lotus symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. The flower grows in murky waters and rises on a long stalk above the surface to bloom. It represents long life, honor, and good fortune. Lotus is also symbolic of the purity of heart and mind. The lotus holds additional significance for Hindus, as it is a symbol of God and used often in religious practices. According to the popular Indian thought, there is the last and final lotus - Charan Kamal or lotus feet of the Almighty. It was this depth of thought that made the founding fathers of modern India enshrine the lotus in the Constitution as the National Flower. National Fruit of India Mango (Mangifera Indica) is the National fruit of India. In India, mango is cultivated almost in all parts, except the hilly areas. Mango is a rich source of Vitamins A, C and D. In India, we have hundreds of varieties of mangoes. They are of different sizes, shapes and colors. Even in our mythology and history there are stories of mangoes- the famous Indian poet Kalidasa sang its praise. Alexander the great, along with Hieun Tsang savored the taste of mangoes. The great Mughal king, Akbar is said to have planted over 100,000 mango trees in Darbhanga (modern Bihar). The mango is eaten ripe and is also used to make pickles.The National Tree of India
The National tree of India is the banyan. This huge tree towers over its neighbors and has the widest reaching roots of all known trees, easily covering several acres. It sends off new shoots from its roots, so that one tree is really a tangle of branches, roots, and trunks. The banyan tree regenerates and beats all other tree in its longevity. It is thought to be the immortal tree. Its size and leafy shelter are valued in India as a place of rest and reflection, not to mention protection from the hot sun! India has a long history of honoring this tree; it figures prominently in many of the oldest stories of the nation.
National Game of India
Hockey, which has been played in India since time immemorial, is the National Game of India. There was a golden period of Indian hockey when hockey stalwarts of India ruled the game. On the international scenario there were no competitors to match the magic of Indian hockey players. The unmatched excellence and incomparable talent of Indian players became folklore. The ball-juggling feats of players like Major Dhyanchand made people think that Indian players used some underhand means. The Golden Era of hockey in India was the period from 1928 - 1956 when India won 6 successive gold medals in the Olympic Games. National Fruit of India
The Mango is the national fruit of India. A favourite of most Indians, this fruit has been cultivated in the country since ancient times. There are over 100 types of mangoes in India, of various colors, sizes, and shapes. Common in the tropical part of the world, mangoes are liked hugely and relished for their sweet juice and bright colors. Rich in vitamin A, C, and D, mangoes are also useful for health. Indians eat mangoes ripe, or prepare them green as pickles or chutneys (condiments). The poet Kalidasa sang its praises in his immortal works. Akbar planted 100,000 mango trees in Darbhanga, known as Lakhibagh. Even well-known visitors to India, like Alexander and Hieun Tsang, were generous in their appreciation for Indian mangoes.
National Song of India
The composition "Vande Mataram", hailed as the National Song of India, eulogizes India as a Goddess and glorifies Indian patriotism in a beautiful manner. Composed originally in Sanskrit by Shri Bankim Chandra Chattyopaddhay, the song first appeared in the ace novelist's Bengali novel 'Anand Math' (published in 1882) and was a source of inspiration to the Indian people in their struggle for freedom. The English translation of the song, rendered by Shree Aurobindo, is considered to be the official and best. The first stanza of this song has been given the status of India's national song."Vande Mataram" has an equal status with "Jana Gana Mana", the Indian National Anthem composed by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The song, in fact, was originally designated as the National Anthem. The first political occasion when it was sung was the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. Interestingly, the music for this song had been composed by none other than Rabindranath Tagore. National Animal of India
.The National animal of India is the magnificent creature called The Royal Bengal Tiger, whose scientific name is "Tiger Panthera tigris". A bright yellow-coloured well-striped animal with a short coat, the Bengal Tiger occupies a variety of habitats from dry open jungles, humid ever-green forests to mangrove swamps. The combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger its pride of place as the national animal of India. It stands as a symbol of India's wealth of wildlife. The Royal Bengal Tiger is found throughout the country except in the north-western region and also in the neighbouring countries, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. National Anthem of India
The song "Jana Gana Mana", composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the national anthem of India on 24 January 1950. It was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. Before this, the National Anthem of India was Bankim Chandra's song "Vande Mataram".Though the complete song consists of five stanzas, only the first of the five stanzas of "Jana Gana Mana" was designated as the anthem. The first stanza contains the full version of the National Anthem. A formal rendition of the national anthem takes about forty-eight to fifty-two seconds. A shortened version consisting of the first and last lines (and taking about 20 seconds to play) is also played on certain occasions. It is commonly sung by Indians in unison at public events, schools and colleges during the Independence Day and Republic Day Celebrations.
National Pledge
The Indian National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to the Republic of India. It is commonly recited by Indians in unison at public events, during daily assemblies in many Indian schools, and during the Independence Day and Republic Day Observance Ceremonies
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Sad Story of Khajjir Lake
In the lap of lofty snow-clad mountains of Himachal Pradesh, there are myriad lakes with cool and serene water, which mirror the immense beauty of this paradise on the earth. Khajjir lake is one of the very famous lake and also known as Mini Switzerland of India. This lake is located in district Chamba. But these days this is in very worse condition. This lakes is the tourist source of millions people. By the human interference and unmanaged and uncontrolled human activities this lake is drying now. Following is the self story of the lake in their own words (Sanjeev word)
THINK AND SAVE ME
I was very famous, surrounding by long and beautiful deodar trees.
People have taken holy bath and worshiped me
I have lot of natural, crystal clear water,
People used me for boating,
Grasses dancing in the lake, moving around me.
I was compared with Mini Switzerland
BUT NOW
Now horses and livestocks moving around me
Small insects and flys are increasing day by day
Human beings exploiting me more and more
Tourist hit me by throwing bottles and waste
I am filled with animals garbage
Water is drying and dirty now
Peoples are going away from me
Now people are naming me as Golf Ground
Construction of buildings and hotels are increasing
No body care me today
I have given many things
But today the condition of my self is in front of you
Come and Save me So that I can give you More
Please SAVE ME SAVE ME SAVE ME
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Gaddis Chhatrari Yatra or Shiv Shakti Jatra in Bharmour Himalaya
Chhatrari is very beautiful, natural and historical village located in the Tehsil of Chmaba district and the last village of Chamba Tehsil. This village is 49 kms from the district headquarters Chamba. It is situated on the left side of River Ravi a stream Kunta is also following from the Kunra village and separated Bharmour Tehsil to Chamba. This village is easily approachable by bus road which is well mettaled. HPPWD rest house is also there for stay. A road is diverted from a place Luna from the main Chamba Bharmour Road. A famous historical temple of Shiv Shakti Goddess is also there which is constructed by King Meru Varman in 7th Centaury. The goddess image is in the form multi metal. Meru Varman seems to have been one of the most notable of the early Brahmapur rulers. He was probably the first to extend the state boundaries by conquest, for in the Chhatrari inscription. It is recorded that he dedicated the idol of Shiv Shakti Devi in gratitude for help against his enemies whom he had attacked in their strongholds and overcome. Shivshakti temple is constructed by the wooden and very unique wooden and painting work is also done. On the day of Radhasthmi when the Manimahesh fair is finished on the same day in the morning a priest from Shiv Shakti temple moves towards Manimahesh Lake and bring a sacred water from the lake. The priest does Holy bath to the image of Shiv Shakti image at Chhatrari. After that new sacred cloths were wear to the goddess Shiv shakti. Second day Chhatrari fair began and in the evening a Chariot of Butek Mahadev is also take place. In the ground of Shiv Shakti temple four local people dance and wear mask. From these four mask wear one is in the form of Shiv Shakti Godess and all other three are in the form of bad evil (rakshas). Godess fought with the Raksas and Goddess show as a winner in this war. This show the victory of truth upon untruth. Third and fourth fair is celebrated with the participation of large number of local people. A local Gaddis dance was also held with their tradition gaddis dress in the ground of Shiv Shakti temple.
Friday, March 12, 2010
WWF-India’s Initiative for Conservation Himalayan High Altitude Wetlands
Himalayan high altitude wetlands (3000 m asl) are crucial for biodiversity and sustainable economic growth not only locally but also at the river basin and regional levels. One of the most unique and most productive ecosystems in the western Himalaya is high altitude wetlands. In the lap of lofty snow-clad mountains of Himachal Pradesh, there are myriad lakes with cool and serene water, which mirror the immense beauty of this paradise on the earth. In the state there are very few natural wetlands which have developed by tectonic movements, glacial activities and changing river courses. Besides these, a few wetlands have developed by impounding large volume of river water. These wetlands are important for the survival of wildlife in the region and for the mountain communities who directly or indirectly deepened upon these wetlands for their livelihoods. These wetlands are also important for food production, environmental protection, soil and water conservation, flood management, wildlife conservation, recreation, aesthetic setting. Many lakes in the state attract large number of tourists, pilgrims. These wetlands are also have large body of avian fauna especially during summer months. These lakes are part of the cultural ethos of the local inhabitants and in many places, religious sanctity is given to them. The surrounding area of wetlands are repository Of flora, especially medicinal herbs.
Yet to despite their importance, they are under increasing threats from climate change, tourist and unsustainable exploitation for the wetlands themselves and also of the catchments draining into them. At present in Himachal Pradesh most of these high altitude wetlands are under tremendous pressure as a result of increasing population and unregulated development activities. Some of these wetlands are also being degraded as a result of unplanned and unregulated tourism activities. Some wetlands are also degraded by over grazing pressure and human interference. Due to religious importance some of wetlands in Himachal Pradesh like Manimahesh is degraded by pilgrims by throwing worship material in the sacred lake. These lakes are also deteriorating by the local people. It is customary to take holy dip in the lake and some time people leave their clothes in the lake. Other major threats and issues on these high altitude wetlands are high pressure of pilgrims, tourists, trekkers and their unmanaged activities, unscientific extraction of medicinal plants around wetlands, over grazing surrounding the catchment of wetlands, sanitation, dwindling size and diminishing life span of wetlands, facing siltation problems (e.g. Chandartal, Dasher and Dal lake), receding glacial and fluctuations in temperature, unawareness of the wetlands importance, erosion of the surrounding catchments denuded due to deforestation, grazing etc., pose extremely serious threats of siltation in wetlands, lack of local database on wetlands, wildlife, natural resources, endangered rare and vulnerable species, lack of wetlands conservation groups and lack of coordination between different stakeholders. The threats from unregulated tourism is also more serious for high altitude wetlands as peak period of tourism in these area is also the peak period of biological activities.
Keeping in view the importance of high altitude wetlands WWF-India initiated a conservation programme “Saving Wetlands Sky-High! A high altitude wetlands conservation programme in the Hindu Kush Karakorum Himalaya”. Himachal Pradesh is one of the project site of this programme. Initiatives are taken by WWF-India to conserve and manage these High altitude wetlands through scientific and participatory approach for human well beings.
WWF-India, Field Office, Shimla after starting this project in June, 2008 have first time documented in the state more than 20 high altitude wetlands (above 3000 m) in Chamba, Kullu Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla and Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. To involve all the stakeholder in this conservation programme WWF have organised various environmental awareness trainings and workshops for wetlands conservation through out the Himachal Pradesh. Among different stakeholders are students, teachers, PRIs, NGOs, CBOs, tour operators, tourist guide, forest field staff, researchers, Mahila Mandal and Indian Army.
