Awaiting the Rain Gods of showering its Blessings on the abode of gods Mt Abu.

Abuites are apprehensive, as, like most places in Rajasthan, water scarcity is a bitter reality.

Anticipation hangs in the air as Mount Abu eagerly awaits the goodwill of the Rain Gods to shower blessings upon this sacred abode. The threat of water shortage, however, lingers over the region, a grim reality that many areas in Rajasthan experience.

Despite the parched circumstances, Mount Abu has received some relief as a couple thunderstorms accompanied by 10 inches of rain. This rain has cooled the area, nourishing the slopes with vigorous growth of plants and grass, changing Abu into a green paradise. There has been a distinct shift in the weather pattern, as seen by the blossoming of trees such as the Jacaranda and the Golden Showers tree, which normally flower in spring but are now adorning the landscape.

Cassia fistula - Golden Shower tree 

Jacaranda tree 

Wild dates of Mount Abu

However, the monsoon's progress experiences delays, resulting in the meteorological service classifying it as a monsoon break. According to a recent snapshot of INSAT-3D IMG, experts expect the shortcoming to worsen. The monsoon season in Abu looks to be starting in the second week of August this year, a delay that is being keenly studied for meteorological updates.

Amid this climatic unpredictability, there appears to be no overt appeasement of the Rain God by Abuites.  The neighbourhood’s plea for safe havens and rain continues to go unanswered, as the community waits patiently for the much-needed monsoon showers to return. Stay back for more weather reports from Abu as we make our way through this fascinating climatic tour.

Monsoon break condition 

To read more on the monsoons in Abu, click the link below: 

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 “Monsoons in Mount Abu" 

Once again, bear attacks and mauls local in Oriya Mount Abu.

 BEWARE of THE BEAR ATTACKS. Mount Abu.

July, August and September

During this time of year, people should be cautious of bears as mother bears and their cubs are out looking for food.

A local Abuite (Bada Singh) yesterday evening around seven pm was returning home with his cattle in Oriya when a bear attacked him. His screams drew the attention of the others in the area and they could shoo the bear away. They rushed the injured victim off to the Global Hospital. I’m posting the media received by my WhatsApp group. BE WARNED the photographs of this mishap and the link I’m posting from previous posts is gruesome.

Bada Singh victim bear attack

(Bada Singh in Global Hospital. The photo received via WhatsApp)

Bada Singh victim of Bear Attack Oriya

News clip media via WhatsApp 

FINALLY ABUITES HAVE WOKEN UP TO THE PLIGHT OF NAKKI LAKE.Mount Abu

Big drive by Abu Committee on July 7, 2019, to clean the area around Nakki Lake. 

Banner for the coming event.

A Call to Action: Abuites Unite to Save Mount Abu's Nakki Lake

Introduction:

In a surprising turn of events, the Mount Abu community, popularly known as Abuites, has finally banded together to confront Nakki Lake's long-standing predicament. This beautiful body of water, which serves as a lifeline and reserve drinking water source for the population, has been a subject of concern for many years.

The Big Push:

On July 7, 2019, the Abu Committee launched a major effort to clean up the area around Nakki Lake. The joint effort including volunteers from multiple sectors, including the Nakki Lake Market Association, Main Market Association, Street Vendors Unions, Hotel and Hostel Association, School, the CRPF, and local people, makes this initiative particularly significant.

Solidarity in Action: With their fingers crossed for good weather, the Abuites hope to show their solidarity as responsible inhabitants of this quaint hill resort. It's a commendable attempt to protect Nakki Lake, which provides critical drinking water during dry years. The irony of a thunderstorm suddenly assisting in the cleanup work, on the other hand, adds a bit of humour to the situation.

A Cry for Consistent Action:

While this community cleanup is undeniably a beginning in the right way, there is an urgent need for a year-round commitment to tackling Nakki Lake's challenges. Rather than one-time efforts, a year-round collaborative and thorough push for remedial actions is required for a long-term solution.

Mechanical Cleaning as a Daily Routine: The blog recommends that mechanical cleaning of the lake become a day-to-day task entrusted to the district administration's cleaning personnel. This practical technique might aid in reducing the buildup of waste and pollutants, therefore maintaining the lake's long-term health.

The site also stresses the important role of the Abuites in preventing visitors from damaging the lake. It proposes fines for individuals who trash in the designated "RED ZONE," as well as a sense of duty and ownership among community members.

Conclusion: There is a ray of hope for Nakki Lake in the collaborative efforts of the Abu Committee and the different volunteers. However, as the site sensibly argues, this should just be the start of a long-term commitment to the lake's well-being. Mount Abu can ensure that Nakki Lake remains a pristine beauty for future generations via community-driven initiatives and persistent work.

Sector-wise cleaning of the lake area by volunteers of Mount Abu

To read more about our beloved lake, click the link below.

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OUR BELOVED NAKKI LAKE 

Crazy Bullfighting in Mount Abu 25 May 2019

Bullfighting is not in an arena but on the busy main street of Mount Abu.

JVC lifting the bull of the guard rail.

Bull impaled on the guard rail/

Bullfighting, Spain's national sport, is a prominent and expensive spectator activity. People in India can observe bullfighting in crowded market areas, on major roads, and in rural. Bullfighting in this country pits beast against the beast, with the populace at risk of being gorged to death or mortally injured when these beasts go insane. 

Locals and visitors alike watched a perplexing battle between two massive bulls that lasted about 25 minutes yesterday. Consider the scene when one bull was catapulted into the air and impaled on a guard railing on the side of the road. Someone alerted Abu authorities to the incident, and the town dispatched a JVC to remove the unhappy bull from the railing. They then took the bull to a veterinarian clinic for treatment.

We expect the Abu Municipal Corporation to capture these creatures and place them in specially constructed cages, but they seldom do so since no one steps forward to claim these strays. These stray cattle dig through the garbage cans in quest of food. They are a severe menace to the people as well as the hundreds of visitors that visit this hill region every year. It is past time for the government to make solid judgements and take decisive steps to put an end to this threat.

To see this event, please click on the link provided by Kamlesh Prajapat.

Fight between two bulls

Peepli Poonam Fair Mount Abu 18 May 2019

The Annual congregation on Peepli Poonam of Gracias to pay obeisance to their departed souls.

The Unique Blue Full Moon

Gracias arriving in waves

The tribal womenfolk 

At the lake

Thousands of Gracias (Tribal ) from Rajasthan come to Nakki Lake for Buddha Purnima. Their zest for fun and frolic is out of this world. View the vibrant traditional attire of these tribal folks and experience their joyful singing. This annual meeting is something akin to the Maha Kumbh festival. Today, Abu will witness the colourful gaiety of these fun-loving folks. Tomorrow they will be gone and they will leave the Abode of the gods with fond memories of this place. Abuites will again look forward to their gathering on the Flower full moon next year.