Tadoba Tiger Reserve - Maharastra-India

Lets see some adventurous spot this time. Tadoba Tiger reserve. One of the finest and largest National park in Maharastra. 

Tadoba - Name of the god worshipped by the tribal people who lives in that dense forest.

The total area of the Tadoba Andhari Reserve is 1727 sq km. This includes National park which was built in 1955.

There are 88 Tigers in the Reserve as of August 2016 and 50+ outside the reserve and in forest.

This Reserve remains open on all 7 days a week. Best time to visit is during Oct - Jun

Teak is the prominent tree species in the forest and there are a few lakes, which makes sure the park has rich water resources.

Major part of this forest is thrived in hilly area; it covers the Chimur Hills, and Andhari sanctuary covers Moharali & Kolsa ranges, so many hillocks, terrains provide shelter to wild animals.

There are many resorts in Tadoba and Maharashtra government has provided open top Gypsy services for passengers to spot Tigers. Taxi services are also available. 

There are some safaris like elephant safari, jeep safari etc.


Nearest Airport is Nagpur and nearest railway is Chandrapur

use the below link to book tickets for this Reserve.

http://www.tadobanationalpark.in/

Themed Navrathri Golu - Whats new in your Golu

Modernization or Out of Box thinking has placed its footprints in festival celebrations even. Yes, Navrathri Golu is now become theme based.

Golu - A figurine display festival celebrated in southern part of India every year between September - October. Most of the dolls displayed in the golu depicts certain events from Puranas, court life, royal procession, ratha yatra, weddings, everyday scenes, miniature kitchen utensils and so on. "Marapachi Bhommai" (Wooden Doll) plays vital role in Navrathri Golu. The primordial way of arranging dolls has now refashioned with the modern trend. Theme based Golus are now in fashion. 

Temple Based Theme:

TamilNadu is a land of temples. There are many prominent temples available in Tamil Nadu and dolls of those can be displayed in Golu. Temple Based golu which I have seen includes temples like

1. Malaikottai
2. Kerala Bhagavathi Temple
3. Marundeeswarar Temple
4.  Tanjore Big Temple
5. Puri Jeganath Temple
6. Palani Temple

and so on.

Marriage Based Theme:

India has a tagline "Unity in Diversity".  It is one of the most oldest and diverse culture. Marriage traditions would differ communally and regionally. I experienced a theme with few events like

1. Traditional Hindu South Indian Marriage
2. Traditional Hindu North Indian Marriage
3. Traditional South Indian Tribal Marriage
4. Traditional North East Tribal Marriage

Mythological Theme:

The Hinduism based mythological stories are numerous. One of the theme had

1. Gita Upadesam
2. Krishna Story
3. Pittukku Man Sumandhu (Lord Shiva carried sand bags for Puttu (Kerala Dish))
4. Ramayana Story
5. Ganesha Niyana Pazhalam Story (Story about Lord Ganesh activity on getting mango)

There are many other themes like,

1. Green House Theme
2. Village Theme
3. Water Based Theme and so on

Tell us what theme or whats new in your Display this year by commenting.

Berlin Zoological Garden

An 84 acres land of species topped the largest zoo in the world and it is the oldest zoo in Germany opened in 1844.

It is located in Berlin's Tiergarten which has more than 1500 species with 20,500 animals.

The visitor count was reached 3 million in the year 2013. It is the most visited zoo in Europe.


There is an aquarium inside the zoo and it was opened in 1913.

This broader zoo's entrance is called "Elephant Gate".

We could see some rare species like:
  1. California Sea Lion
  2. Okapi
  3. Red Kangaroo
  4. Capybara
  5. Polar Bear
  6. Meerkat
  7. Tapirs
  8. Penguins
  9. Bearded Vultures
  10. Red Pandas
For Zoo Timings Visit - Click here and for Zoo Map - Click Here

We could see some animal shows when we visit the zoo. Shows like

  1. Seal show
  2. Gorillas show
  3. King Penguins 
  4. Harbour Seals
Animal adoptions is possible in this zoological garden where you can sponsor an animal.
There are few more services like for visitors like
Hand Cart Rental
Bikes & Other children vehicles



Water Conservation - Use Water Wisely

Usage of water is the most frequently used topic in many discussions as people slowly perceive the significance of water. Below are few tips on How to Conserve water efficiently.

1. Make an entry into your daily to do list to check all faucets and pipes for leak.
2. Wash your pets outdoor in a lawn or near plants so that the water will be absorbed by that lawn or the plants nearby.
3. When you purchase Toilets/Faucets/Sinks make sure it has "Watersense" Labelled.
4. Once you start brushing your teeth or Shaving make sure you close the faucet.
5. Always use Organic Manures/Fertilizers so that it uses water wisely to grow plants
6. Always rinse the vessels in a small tub of water as we couldn't sense the amount of water discharged via faucet.
7. If you have meter enabled for water use, make sure your meter should show constant or less than the previous month.
8. Consider the water use when purchasing Dish washers, ice makers, Coolers, washing machines.
9. Always wash your car in a commercial place where they use recycled water.
10. If you have swimming pools at your place, use pool covers to avoid water evaporation. 
11. Try to plant in the spring or fall as there will be less water usage for irrigation.
12. Take less showers instead full showers daily.
13. Install Rain water harvesting system in your home.
14. Try using community pools instead of building new pools.
15. Install Gutters and downspouts to collect water from your roofs
16. Do not put tissues into the toiletries as it will log water and stop the flow.
17. Tune your sprinklers in such a way that it sprinkles your lawn wisely.
18.  Don't pour the water into the sink that used for cleaning the vegetables,Rice or boiled water instead pour that to plants.
19. Try to water your garden early in the morning instead of evening as the early morning was fresh and required less water.
20. Use less electricity as power plants require more water to cool as well as for generations.
21. Don't throw garbage into your near by water resources but keep them clean.
22. Don't throws unused ice cubes into a sink instead use it for your plants.
23.  Avoid recreational water toys.
24. Do not turn on water fountain always even though it uses recycled water as it may evaporate.
25. Always ensure the pipelines in your rain water harvesting system to make sure it doesn't have any block.

Kumari Kandam History - Lemuria


Kumari Kandam - A lost land where an ancient Tamil Civilization were existed. It was located in the south of southern India before it submerged into sea. The ancient Tamil and Sanskrit literature describes more about the\is Kumari Kandam (Lemuria Continent) by linking it with the Pandya reign. Theories said that it was submerged because of continental drift on tectonic plates. Philip Sclater an English Geologist stated that the Madagascar and some parts of present India were part of this larger continent.

A Brief history about Lemuria.


Phu Quoc Island - Gulf of Thailand-Vietnam

Vietnam - 8th most populous Asian country with Hanoi as capital has its own attractive travel destinations. One such destination is Phu Quoc Island.

Phu Quoc Island - a peaceful paradise floats in warm waters in the Gulf of Thailand spotted 50kms from Vietnamese Mainland & bounded with white sand beaches. It is a undeniable destination for western expats and sun seeking travelers.

Travel activities like:

Hiking
Scuba Diving
Trekking
Fishing
Bird watching
Snorkeling

This is Vietnam's largest Island. It has Vietnam's fifth largest international airport. It is a place where you can get high quality fish sauce. Most of its part belongs to a national park where you can have a trekking.


AkshayaTritiya - Akha Teej - An Auspicious day in Hindu Religion

AkshayaTritiya is a name coined from 2 Sanskrit words "Akshaya" represents "never diminishing" and "Tritiya" represents "third lunar day of brighter half".  This is one of the auspicious day as per Hindu mythology.

Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej


It is an auspicious day for
Starting a new Venture
Starting a new Business
Starting a new Construction activities



People only consider this day as an auspicious day to buy golds, But this is not at all true. It is not only for Gold. Let me explain how this is really an auspicious day.

1. Lord Parasurama's Birthday
2. The day when river Ganges touches the earth from Himalayas
3. The day Treta Yuga started
4. The day Kusela meet Lord Krishna
5. The day Vyasa and Lord Ganesh started writing Mahabharatha
6. The day Pandavas get Akshaya patra (Inexhaustible vessel) from Sun
7. The day Adhisankarar started writing Kanagadhara Sosthram.
8. The day Lord Kubhera (Laughing Buddha) receives all his wealth back.
9. Lord Annapoorani's Birthday.

 Bengalis celebrate this day as "HalKhata" - a ceremony to start the new audit book is performed. They perform many rituals on this day.

Jains celebrate this day to commemorate Tirthankara Rishabha's ending of one-year fast by consuming sugarcane juice poured into his cupped hands.

Lets see what are the activities that gift you with what on this day:

1. If you help the people in need then you will be treated like Kings in your next life.
2. If you donate clothes, your illness will be cured.
3. If you donate fruits, you will reach dignitary position.
4. If you donate Panagam(Sweet healthy drink made out of Jaggery)/Buttermilk your education will be evolved.
5. If you donate Grains, you can avoid untimely death.
6. If you do rituals for deceased ancestors, you will get rid of your poverty.
7. If you donate Curd rice, you will be redempted from your sin.
8. If you take a dip on a holy river, you will get plenary wealth.

How to Worship on this day?

1. Fill a copper vessel (Should be a copper pot) with Rice.
2. Tie Yellow cloth around the neck of the copper vessel.
3. Place a garland around it.
4. Place some gold jewel in it.
5. Put a kolam (design in front of god).
6. Consecrate with flowers and holy basil ( Archana with flowers and Tulsi)
7. Aarthi using ghee or camphor.

This will be give good wealth and prosperity in life. I wish god will give all wealth and good health on this day.

Please Note: Akshaya Tritiya comes on 9th May 2016, Please donate as much as you can.


Red Rain - Blood Rain - Idukki&Kottayam - Kerala - India

How will you feel when your white shirt turn red when you drenched in Rain?. Rain lovers would be more excited whereas the common people worried about detergents. Red Rain/Blood Rain can drop shades on your clothes. Imagine.. How it would be when nature suddenly turn on its red showers. Srilanka and India are the two countries who have experienced this red rain. In India, the red rain was recently experienced in the year 2013. History reveals that it was first experience in the year 1896 and it was believed as an alien or divine involvement. The recent study has confirmed that the red tone is because of the spores of the micro organism (algae). It is the mechanism carried out by this algae to disperse its spores to very large area. In India it was experienced in Idukki, Kerala. Nature is slowing unfolding its magic and it has been a trump for many researchers.


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Exam Fever starts - Few Tips


The most hated months in India for Students are "March" & "April". It is the time for Annual Examinations. Students will be in more anxiety and flutter with fear. Few children doesn't know what to do and how to secure good marks in Examinations. This mental state in Students during exams is the outcomes of stress that has created by few parents who want their child to score well. I am not saying they are misguiding or spoiling rather children can achieve more heights if we leave them in their own way. Sometimes completely leaving them in their own way is also dangerous. I mean to say don't put pressure on them.

 Here are few tips for students attending Board Examinations.
1. Prepare well for the Examinations: Preparing for examinations should not start at the examination month. It should be an Ongoing process from the Induction. Students should try to get old question papers or Question bank and try to answer or solve those questions/problems. This solid preparation will give you a way to procure more marks. Try concentrating predominant questions/problems and give more attention to it. Mugging up doesn't give you any wisdom so try to understand on concepts.

2. Be Calm/Quite during Examinations and do not discuss anything with anyone before your enter your examination hall.

3. Sound sleep is required for all students to avoid sleeping inside exam hall and elapse time unnecessarily.

4. Sometimes students will go blank when they see the question paper. To avoid stress and fear, put the question paper on desk, sit calm, close your eyes, don't think anything about that question paper, Relax for 2 to 3 minutes then Start fresh.

5. Try to present neatly. Presenting well doesn't mean you using Color pencils. Write your answers neatly and clearly, emphasize major points and conclusions.

6. Try to answer known questions instead of unknown. Because attending unknown questions consume more time and you may end up with running out of time to attend known question.

7. You must be very careful in writing question numbers to avoid confusion.

8. Understanding the question is foremost one before answering. Avoid Scribbling. If you want to strike out something, just a single strike out is enough.

9. Check your stationary daily before entering exam premises. Also attend exam with neat clothes will feel like more pleasant and excited

10. Last minute attention to certain questions doesn't help you out.

11. Allocate sufficient time for different sections in the question paper for answering. This will help you in your Time management

12. Eat normally because that will make will you stay energetic. Don't skip breakfast.

13. Don't rush for Exam. Means try get ready early and have ample of time to reach examination center.

14. Have your Hall tickets/IDs and maintain it properly. I guess many schools are giving hall tickets to students only at the time of examination and get that back again.

15. Don't try to do any Malpractices inside exam hall and outside exam halls during exam hours as that would spoil your career.


All the Best!!!! Write well!!!



Happy Indian Republic Day - 67th Republic day of India

It is the time to watch the beauty of WhirlyBirds (Helicopters) showering beautiful flowers on our great Indian Flag on this 67th Indian Republic day celebration. On this occasion, I wish my Indian Siblings an Happy 67th Republic day. On this day we are proud to be an Indian citizen by seeing India as a strongly developing nation. On every republic day, we get to know How our country has advanced in major areas and our objective to accomplish during the forthcoming year. On the other side, we have to think about how each one of us has supported our country. That is.. what is our contribution to it. It can be anything like keeping nearby areas clean, Planting Trees/Plants, Sponsoring a child for his/her education, Saving people from Natural calamities, Agricultural assistance, Reducing Carbon emission, Investing on Indian Infrastructure, Reducing Urbanization, Enrich our Natural resources and so on. It can be possible to make our nation as a developed nation very soon by doing our work properly and regularly. Yes, for example if we are having a cultivable land and we don't have people to maintain it and you are planning to sell, please sell it to a farmer and not for commercialization. We can deploy some solar panels as an alternative source of energy in our homes and offices.We have to make use of our natural resources at its best.  Use natural Agricultural procedures to get a fully natural fruit/vegetables/grains which give us longer life. Avoid bribing, avoid malpractices make us grow better. Once again, I wish you a Happy Republic Day.


Rockfort - Ganesha Temple - 7th century temple

Ganesha is one of the best-known and most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon. This 7th century temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. As per the mythological stories, Lord Ganesha ran away from the king Vibishana who planned to place the deity of Lord Ranganathaswamy in his kingdom. But the "Deva" want to stop this activity of Vibishana as he is an "Asura" family, so they asked Lord Ganesha to stop Vibishana from place the deity. Lord Ganesha went near to Vibishana when he tries to take bath in Cauveri river and Vibishana ask Ganesha to hold that deity until he get back from the river, but Ganesha intentionally placed it in the banks of River Cauveri. When Vibishana find it placed, he started catching Ganesha to punish and Ganesha started climbing this mountain and sits on the Top. Vibishana chased Ganesha and hit him in his forehead. The Rock Fort temple stands 83m tall perched atop the rock. The smooth rock was first cut by the Pallavas but it was the Nayaks of Madurai who completed both the temples under the Vijayanagara empire. There are over 400 stone-cut steps to climb to the top. This is located in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a Dravidian Architecture. I could say that it is a free checkup for your knees. You could view the entire Trichy and Cauveri River from the top. Entry fee Rs 3/person.

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