Mount Abu Rajasthan in the second phase of the Pandemic.[ 24 May 2021 ]

Rajasthan chief minister announced a three-tier lockdown in the state from May 24

Mount Abu City from Achalgarh

Ashok Gehlot. the new guidelines to be followed during the period.

The three-tier lockdown system is being implemented to enforce Covid-19 apt behaviour.

In the first stage, the government has asked people to not allow outsiders into their houses to keep children and elders safe. 

The second stage involves not over five people would gather.

Under the third tier of restrictions, is a complete ban on traffic movement from one city to another and from one village to another. All medical emergencies and other All medical emergencies and other permissible categories would receive permission. All medical emergencies and other permissible categories would be authorised.

The state has also mandated a negative RT PCR certificate, not older than 72 hours, for travellers coming from outside the state. If not provided, the passenger would undergo a mandatory 15-day quarantine.

Markets except those selling dairy and milk products, shops selling fruits and vegetables and vendors of such products on jettisoned rickshaws will remain closed between 12pm on May 28 to 5am on June 1 and between 12pm on June 4 to 5am on June 8.

If entering Rajasthan from another state it’s mandatory a negative RT PCR certificate, not older than 72 hours. If not provided, the passenger would undergo a mandatory   15-day quarantine

COVID-19 vaccination will continue. Recipients can only visit the vaccination centres within the same locality as their residents.

They have increased the penalty for not wearing a mask in public places from ₹500 to ₹1000. Please ensure that you wear your mask.

Black fungus notified of an epidemic in Rajasthan

Mucormycosis (black fungus) is notified as an epidemic and notifiable disease in the entire state under the sections of the Rajasthan Epidemic Act 2020

Free treatment for black fungus across all districts: Rajasthan CM

Mount Abu, our little hill station in the state of Rajasthan, has also seen a few deaths related to COVID-19. Our tourist industry has come to a standstill.

BE SAFE and avoid the three Cs — crowds, closed spaces and close contact.

Happy Easter from The Abode of Gods Mount Abu [ 4/04/2021 ]

 Wishing All a "Happy Easter" from Mount Abu.

MAY YOUR TROUBLES BE LESS

AND YOUR BLESSINGS BE MORE

AND NOTHING BUT HAPPINESS

COMES THROUGH YOUR DOOR

Irish Blessing

WISHING ALL MY VIEWERS 

A JOYOUS EASTER

Happy Easter to All my viewers 

Hope you all have a wonderful Easter, Be and take care

Tomorrow I will post the photographs of the Second week of March.

PS

NOTICE 

Tourists coming to Mount Abu Please note it's mandatory to HAVE CLEARED THE COVID-19 TEST before entering Rajasthan. While climbing up the hill the authorities will stop you and ask you for your test results if you have not done it they will ask you to return. Please be aware.

Avian flu ALERT In Rajasthan after crows die in Jhalawar. Mount Abu ( 05/01/2021 )

The Rajasthan Government sounded an alert after confirming "avian influenza." 

The moon on New Year's Eve Abu Road 

An amazing red moon appeared in the sky during our New Year's Eve barbecue on my brother-in-law's AbuRoad rooftop. It was exceptional with its bloody red colour. Wish I had a tripod stand that day. Anyway, I did click on a few presentable snaps of the moon. The myths and superstitions surrounding a ‘Blood Moon’ worldwide portray an event as an omen. We laughed and joked about the blood moon and thought nothing much of it, as it’s another celestial rock in the universe.

A red blob appeared at the end of 2020, signalling that 2021 might not be good for Earth. The year 2020 has taken its toll on humans with the dreaded COVID-19 virus. Is there going to be an anchor at the start of the new century from 2021 to 2030? Are we going to be plagued with an even more deadly pandemic? 

We in Rajasthan are now on high alert after they detected the bird flu virus in crows.

Here is a quote from India Today :

Kunji Lal Meena, Rajasthan's principal secretary, said on Sunday. “Till now, 47 crows have died in Kota, 100 in Jhalawar and 72 in Baran. They reported no death in Bundi. We are committed to spreading awareness and implementing measures to control the situation.

A cousin of mine, Genevieve from Kota, sent me this picture. She and her mates had gone out to spend the day together. They observed a crow dying on a lawn. See the snap below.

WhatsApp Image Dead crow in Baran Rajasthan 30 Dec 20 

(Town Sultanpur

Place Royal Academy (School)

Date     30th De. 2020

Time at 9.30 am 

The crow was dying when we observed it at 9.30 in the morning and died by about 3.00 pm. We did not go close to it. My friend took the snapshot.)

Hopefully, this avian flu does not spread far and wide like the COVID-19 virus. It will be catastrophic for the wildlife here in Rajasthan. Already alarm bells are chiming and the authorities have swung into action, closing off all sensitive zones.

6 Jan 2021

An update on the Bird situation

Click the link below

Dead or dying wild birds 

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary birds

To learn more about the H5NI, click the links above

Cold wave to continue in Mt Abu ushering in 2021.( 28/12/2022 )

Cool, dry conditions to continue well into New Year’s 2021.

The temperature at 9/30 

Last night's temperature reflecting -1C

Frozen Dew, Mount Abu

India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the cold wave situation will continue for some time. Right now, as I write this blog, the temperature is 6 degrees. 

Last night it had dipped to =-5 degrees. 

Temperature last night

Pipelines in Abu froze, and the residents had to wait till the sun was up to thaw them. Imagine having your morning wash in icy cold water, more- so, for us who do not use toilet paper. FROZEN BUTT!

Mount Abu’s cold wave situation is worse with the icy wind blowing over. Quite a few folks leave for the plains to avoid staying here through the winter months. The wind right now is chilly. I have taken this opportunity to bang off a few lines to upraise you about our situation. 

Welcome to all those heading here for the New Year. Because of the pandemic this year, the winter festival will not take place. Wish All a pleasant stay BE SAFE.

29 Dec 2020.

An update on the weather in the Abode of the Gods 

-5 degrees last night 

And right now 🕗 8:26 it's 

Sit in the sun ☀ 

GOOD MORNING ABU

Christmas in the year of the Pandemic. Mount Abu.(22/12/2020 )

 "There's no place like home for your Christmas bash in this pandemic year."

Mount Abu 22 Dec 2020.

Celebrations for Christmas will be low-key, just like our other festivals. COVID-19 has put a damper on all Social gatherings and mass merrymaking. This year the traditional midnight mass on the eve of Christmas that ushers in the celebrations of Christmas will not happen because of guidelines laid down by social distancing guidelines.

It's jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way oh, one slip in social distancing, will destroy your ride, and send you packing in an ambulance to the gateway to .......!

Every time a bell rings, the coronavirus goes for a swing, 

Every time we hear cheers, the virus looks at us with fear,

The lights on the trees act like beacons wishing you all,

 A stress-free magical holiday season.

Spread your Christmas Cheer, singing loud for all to hear.

"MERRY Christmas"

MERRY Christmas 

Mount Abu presently is not under LOCKDOWN, but social distancing guideline is a must. Tourists who come to Abu for their holiday season adhere to.

>  Avoid physical contact, no hugs or handshakes 

>  Keep your distance in your merrymaking and avoid close face-to-face contact

>. Following the social distancing rules

.> Avoid roaming in large groups. 

>  Abu will levy a fixed fine of Rs 500 for those who do not wear a mask 

>  Buy Your Alcohol will in time to avoid last mine buying as the place outside the liquor shops gets overcrowded, and this is not desirable.

.> Tourists don't forget your woollies as the temperature after sundown drops to 0 at night. 

"BE SAFE BE HAPPY TAKE CARE ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY CHEER"

CHEERS 🥂