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Showing posts with label #September. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #September. Show all posts

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Impact of post Monsoon on Mount Abu. [ 20/09/2018 ]

 Down to earth for Abuites.

"Plummy looking majestic in the background."
Took this snap while driving down Abu Road with Harry & Mohan

Plummy with its mantle of green.

The fading sun smiling on thee,

The monsoons have retreated,

The fruit trees are preparing,

Hope for the fauna

To survive the onslaught of the coming,

SUMMER.

As the monsoons in Abu conclude by the end of September, with only an occasional shower lingering into early October, we must prepare for what comes next. The Rajasthan Government, along with local authorities, must develop a comprehensive action plan for effective water resource management. 

Abu needs to address the ongoing water mismanagement and repairing the leaks in our existing reservoirs. Construing new dams is essential to meet the demands of our growing population. The concerned citizens of Abu have put forth countless proposals and recommendations, only to be met with the government’s slow response. It’s high time that we, the residents of Abu, take a stand and push the authorities to pay serious attention to the challenges we face.

I’ve heard through the grapevine that our household water supply will soon resume, but with significant restrictions. We may receive water every three days, and if the situation worsens, this could extend to every four days.

This is a heartfelt appeal to both tourists and fellow Abuites: Please take care not to dispose of garbage or waste into our precious Nakki Lake—it is our lifeline. During the summer months, especially in times of drought, the water from Nakki Lake sustains our homes. Let’s work together to protect this invaluable resource for the sake of our community’s future.

More on the LAKE Click


Friday, September 07, 2018

Devotees of Baba Ramdev pay homage at Mount Abu.; [ 07/09/2018 ]

Devotees of Baba Ramdev pay homage at Mount Abu.

Throughout August and September, thousands of Baba Ramdev followers
 Come to Mount Abu on motorcycles.



Baba Ramdev followers
Baba Ramdev's followers are on their way to his shrine after fulfilling one leg of their journey.

Baba Ramdev followers
A local Abuite is on his way to Baba Ramdev's shrine.

Today while I was out birding I saw a few guys on bicycles. This aroused my curiosity, and I flagged one of them and asked him where he was going. He introduced himself as Shanti Lal. He and 5 others from Delaware Mount Abu were travelling 460 km to attend the Ramdevra Fair and pay homage to the saint at Ramdev Temple in Rajasthan. The temple is located 13 km from Pokhran on the Jodhpur-Jaisalmer road. Aba Ramdev’s followers regard him as the incarnation of Lord Krishna, while Muslims venerate him as Ramshah Pir. His followers are from Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Millions of his followers take this annual pilgrimage from Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and other parts of India.
Ramdev Jayanti is a public holiday in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The major celebration of Ramdev Jayanti takes place at the temple dedicated to him. 
To learn more about Baba Ramdev, click on this link




Thursday, August 27, 2015

An update Mount Abu The Road down to Abu Road

The Road down to Abu Road

I was to post this update on 23 Aug 15. The construction of the road had come to a momentary standstill for a fleeting moment of time, awaiting the decision of the administration. Finally, the road-repairing contract went to two contractors who have started operations. It seems to work at it with gangs of labour and the latest machinery. Fortunately for the Abuites, Mother Nature is holding her peace and as such no impediment to the lifeline which needs to be functional for the coming tourist season. In September, thousands of vehicles will head to "The Abode of the Gods" for Janmashtami, and in November, Mount Abu will be overcrowded for Deepawali.
Yesterday the local community organised a "Sit-in" in front of the SDM office. They protested that the repair work on the road was going far too slowly and that the provincial authorities should speed up the process.
I'm attaching a link to a short video of the latest on the road. Click to watch.

Here’s an inspiring poem written by none other than our dear Dr A.K. Sharma.
REMEDIAL MEASURES ARE NOW A MUST

What a rain what a rain
In falls and streams and drains

Roaring pouring like hurricane
Ruling all over sans any rein

 Hills and dales are totally sodden
No more are safely be trodden

The grass that was turning brown
In verdant green it has drowned

Every summer prowled hostile draught
Now can’t gauge how much is rain about

It rains all day sans getting bored
Only by greens is this rain adored

Mauled roads have massive puddles
In fields under trees cattle huddle

Albeit we all said we wanted rain
Alas now it’s a bit of a pain

Grey skies constantly overhead
Coziest place is one’s own bed

Water in dales would take days to go
Do not know when the sun would glow,

All is soaked sodden sopping wet
Every homemaker fumingly frets

Day after day intimidating storm
Breaking all past set norms

Weatherman threatens with gloomy forecast
How long would this menace just last

Indeed it is bad by any book
Giving the environ a gloomy look

In town streets are just deserted
Ripped roads have traffic diverted

Trash and rubbish clatter up drains
On road surfaces water remains

Visitors are warily apprehensive
Authorities are sheepishly defensive

What would happen no one can guess
Every life is in tangled mess

All crave for a slice of sunshine bright
Dismal financially terribly tight

Global warming is said to be playing havoc
Here it inundates there it rocks

Cities crumble dust unto dust
Remedial measures are now a must!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Fag end of the monsoons Mt.Abu [ 10/09/2010 ]

Monsoons Mount Abu 2010.

The monsoons have not been too bad this year; we are now nearing the fag end of the monsoon season. There is still some bite left as it's only September 10, 2010. Abu monsoons normally end by the end of September, with an occasional shower in the first week of October. According to legend, the lake must overflow this year whenever a life is lost to the lake by drowning, suicide, or the sacrifice of a human being. The lake overflows. Abuites believe that since the lake claimed its victim a few days ago as suicide,  it will now have to puke its belly out as an overflow. I will keep you updated on whether the legend is true. Posting some photographs taken these last few days of scenes of Abu,

Sloth bear opposite Santsaravor a BEAUTY

Standing Pose

Canopy over Plummy

Lower Khodra dam is almost full

St.Mary’s School Mount Abu

The school

Sparrow Hawk

Hypnotizing

Posing

A lovely pair

Wire tunes Misty Morn