AWAKENED RESPONSIBILITY

AWAKENED RESPONSIBILITY

કેસરીયો રંગ!!!

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We the people of India have now awakened to the #Responsibility towards the Nation! 

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FROM RAGE AND RHETORIC TO RESPONSIBILITY

SADHGURU JAGGI VASUDEV

In a monarchy or dictatorship, change of power wouldn't be possible without bloodshed. The significance of a democracy is that change happens as per the will of the people, and is generally bloodless. 

Even if blood does not flow, there is bound to be a copious spray of spittle! The foam and bluster of these past weeks - in which every political party is implicated - makes it clear that before the next election, we need to equip ourselves with an umbrella!

The kaleidoscope of Indian life turned even more colourful in the run-up to the elections. We have seen film stars twirling their moustaches and sanyasis flexing their muscles. There have been promises galore: writing off loans, providing livelihoods and free healthcare (which, of course, includes free alcohol). Epithets have been bandied about freely: from Aurangzeb to Mogambo, chowkidar to chor, and from Anarkali to bhrashtachaari. Wives and fathers have not been exempt from the volley of invectives and allegations. Despite moments of humour, there has been more toxicity than jocularity, more heat than light in this rant. 

Let's abandon the viciousness, and return to basic tenets of dignity and courtesy. Why carry election rhetoric into the daily lexicon of our lives? Remember that an election has been fought to uphold one of the oldest civilisations on the planet. Both victor and vanquished should work together to usher in an ethos that befits the refined and inclusive culture that we have inherited. 

With all her contradictions, India is surging ahead to claim a prime position not merely as an economy, but as one of the great crucibles of wisdom in the world. It is time for both those in office and those in the opposition to put aside all their grievances, stop the rhetorical blame game, and conduct themselves in a manner that befits the representatives of this great land. 

The essence of the spiritual process is inclusiveness. While it is important to play the game and to take stands when necessary, it is imperative never to lose sight of this fundamental truth: separateness is a myth. Krishna was a great example of this ability to engage in life's Lila, without ever losing his inclusive vision. In an election, as in sport, someone has to lose. The result does not matter; what matters is that you stood for the nation. Your business is now to make sure you take that spirit of service ahead. 

The time for divisive drama, for rage and rhetoric, is over. It is time to look beyond narrow sectarian and party affiliations and commit to working for the future of the nation. The winners should conduct themselves with humility, and the losers should accept the verdict gracefully without abandoning their commitment to work for national betterment. 

Gandhiji said, "Evolution of democracy is not possible if we are not prepared to hear the other side." It is time to listen without turning reactive. It is time to look inward and look ahead. Let us not trivialise the democratic process by looking back in anger and resentment. Rage and resentment are poisons that you drink, expecting someone else to die. It is time to put an end to the age-old patterns of assigning blame outward or heavenward. Only then can we collectively move from rhetoric to responsibility. 

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Sprightly Goa - The Pearl Of The Orient

SPRIGHTLY GOA - THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT

#SprightlyGoa

#SprightlyGoa - The Pearl of the Orient, is the smallest State in India. The tiny State is located in the Western Part - Western Coastal Region of the Indian Peninsula and bordered by Maharashtra to the North, Karnataka to the East and South and the Arabian Sea to the West. The City of Panji (Panjim), the place for walking, eating well, enjoying the peace of the afternoon siesta, and meeting real Goans, is the Capital City of Goa. The City of Vasco-Da-Gama is the Largest City of Goa, and Margao is the Cultural and Commercial Capital of Goa. 

#SprightlyGoa, the blend of Indian and Portuguese Culture, flaunts its tangible heritage each passing second. #SprightlyGoa is a meeting point of religions and cultures of East and West. #SprightlyGoa is the home to World Heritage listed architecture which includes Forts, Churches, Temples and Caves. The Forts of #SprightlyGoa are the Living Proofs of contrasting times. These magnificient structures that were once meant to repel enemies are today welcoming one and all. Some of the world famous ones are Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Church - Panjim, Fort Aguada - Sinquerim, Tiracol Fort, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, and many ore. Religion and Spiritualism in #SprightlyGoa is a blend of faith including sects of Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. The Holy Shrines of these diverse sects are the place of pilgrimage. 

#SprightlyGoa features rich diversity of Flora and Fauna which includes tropical wet evergreen forests, tropical moist deciduous and semi evergreen forests cover. The hilly regions of the Western Ghats in the East, the midland region with its plateaus and low-lying river basins with the Coastal Plains in the West are the part of these diverse Flora and Fauna. Goa is well known on the world ornithology circuit as it has more than 400 bird species. Goa's rich and diverse wildlife includes Leopards, Monkeys, Deer, Leopard Cats, Indian Civet, Gaur or Indian Bison, Sloth Bears, Indian Porcupines, Slender Loris, Wild Boar and the Mongoose and many more. These natural Habitats, which are home to wild life inhabitants, are declared as National Parks and Sanctuaries towards the conservation of the species for the tourists in search of Natural Habitat and WildLife. Badla WildLife Sanctuary, Bhagwaan Mahaveer WildLife Sanctuary, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Netravali WildLife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park are some of the few National Parks and WildLife Sanctuaries of #SprightlyGoa

The Natural #Sprightly Goa is defined by Sun-Kissed Sandy Beaches stretching from North Goa to South Goa, Lush Green Hills, Waterfalls, Creeks, Green Coconut Grooves, Spice Plantations and many more scenic and exciting places. 

#SprightlyGoa's Art Forms are as colorful as the Land itself. The colorful handicrafts are amongst the prime attractions of Goa. Simple yet beautiful Brass Work, Intricate Wood Carving, Bamboo Craft, Terracotta Pottery, Seashell Craft, Embroidery, Crochet, Jute Macram, Fibre Tone Carving, Batik Prints, Coconut Carving, Fabric Collage, Cotton Dolls, Coir Products, Soft toys, Metal Embossing, Wooden Tapestry and Artistic Weaving and many more. These Handcraft preparation techniques, though generations old, still surprises the modern techniques with its simplicity and beauty. 

Goan Festivals are a Unique and Harmonious Blend of Cultural Confluence. The Colorful festivals of #SprightlyGoa are celebrated with deep fervour. Grand Processions of Dancing and Singing People, wearing bright attires, fills the environment with Vibrant Energy. 

Goan Cuisine is also a blend of Eastern and Western Culture. Goan Food is a great fusion of typical Hindu Cuisine with Portuguese Flavors. The Goan Cuisine is incomplete without Fish. 

Goa is much more than just Sands, Seas & Sun. It has a soul which goes deep into unique history, rich blend of eastern and western culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery. Having been the meeting point of races, religions and cultures of East and West over the centuries, Goa has a multi-hued and distinctive life style quite different from the rest of India. 

Golden Gujarat - The Land of The Legends

GOLDEN GUJARAT - THE LAND OF THE LEGENDS

#GoldenGujarat

#GoldenGujarat-The Land of The Legends is the 6th largest State in India. It is located in the Western Part of India and bordered by Rajasthan to the NorthEast, Daman & Diu to the South, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Maharashtra to the SouthEast, Madhya Pradesh to the East and the Arabian Sea to the West and SouthWest. 

કેસરીયો રંગ!!!
The Orange in the Gold! - #GoldenGujarat

The City of Ahmedabad, India's first World Heritage City is the largest city of #GoldenGujarat. The City of Vadodara, the city of Palaces, Gardens and Industrial Giants is the Cultural Capital of #GoldenGujarat.

#GoldenGujarat, a state that flaunts it's vibrant heritage each passing second. #GoldenGujarat is bestowed with inspiring culture, and overwhelming history, coupled with architecture that will move the soul of the seeker. The History of #GoldenGujarat can be traced back to the ancient and pre-historic ages. #GoldenGujarat is the home to a large variety of historical regions and historical marvels. Some world famous ones are LOTHAL, DHOLAVIRA, THE SUN TEMPLE OF MODHERA, THE STEPWELLS OF PATAN AND ADALAJ, THE TORAN OF VADNAGAR, THE JAIN TEMPLES OF PALITANA, THE FORT OF JUNAGADH, THE WORLD HERITAGE SITE OF CHAMPANER, AMDAVAD-FIRST WORLD HERITAGE CITY OF INDIA.

Religion and Spiritualism are the interwoven aspects of human civilization and culture. Spiritualism inspires creative talents and aesthetic expressions. #GoldenGujarat, nurtures the soul of the seeker by presenting a veritable mosaic of Architecture associated with faiths including diverse sects of Hinduism, Christianity, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Islam, Sikhism, Judaism. The Holy Shrines of Diverse Sects serve the pious purpose of providing space of congregation of devotees, worship, prayers & rituals. Somnath-Junagadh, Dwarika-Jamnagar, Palitana-near Bhavnagar, Ambaji, Pavagadh-near Vadodara, Kayavarohan-near Vadodara, a temple older than Kashi, Siddi Saiyed Mosque and Jama Masjid-Ahmedabad, Udwada-Valsad, Lakhpat Gurudwara-Bhuj are some of the Religious Delights of #GoldenGujarat.

#GoldenGujarat possesses varied Landforms with the dry deciduous forests, majestic grasslands, marine ecosystems, wetlands and rich moist deciduous forests. These habitats are home to rare wildlife inhabitants and are declared as National Parks and Sanctuaries towards the conservation of the species for the tourists in search of Natural Habitat and WildLife. The Asiatic Lion is found only in Gir. The Wild Ass in the Rann of Kutch, the Rare Great Indian Bustard in the Bird Reserves, the World's only Four-Horned Antelope and the Black Buck are some other valued species protected in #GoldenGujarat. The dugong and the rare Aoralia species also find safe heaven here. Gir National Park, Velvadar Blackbuck National Park, Wild Ass Sanctuary - Little Rann, Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, Kutch Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, Purna Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the few National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of #GoldenGujarat. 

The Natural #GoldenGujarat is defined by its beautiful lush green landscapes consisting of long sea coast with beautiful beaches, white rann of kuchchh, Green Hills of Saputara, Lakes of Nalsarovar and Narayan Sarovar, Waterfalls of Gira, Girmal and many other scenic and exciting places.

#GoldenGujarat is a rich land of vibrant captivating contrasts. The colourful handicrafts are a part of the Lifestyle of the people of #GoldenGujarat and demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between Nature and People. It strives to pass on the legacy of skills from generation to generation and lessons in sustainable living for future generations. It is a traditional handiwork that makes #GoldenGujarat is one of the most colourful state in the country. The enthusiastic tourist won't be satisfied without owning Patan Sarees, Ajrakh Block Prints, Bandhni/Bandhej, Zari and Thread Embroidered Clothes, Batik Prints, Carved Woods, Copper Coated Metal Bells, Handicrafted Knives, Handloom Weaving, Kharad, Lac turned Wood, Leather Work, Mashroo, Mud Craft, Pottery, Rogan, Silver Craft and lots more

Festivity Spirit continues all around the year. Festivals and Fairs of Gujarat signify Religious, Socio-Cultural, Economic aspirations of the people of #GoldenGujarat. These promote Unity, Spiritual Well Being, Self-Discipline and Austerity. They act as refreshers to monotonous routines and are a form of recreations.

#GoldenGujarat's cuisine is defined by one of the popular saying "SURAT NU JAMAN ANE KASHI NU MARAN" which means "Dining in Surat and Dying in Varanasi is a way to heaven. Traditional Gujarati Thali - Gujarat's Cuisine is delectable and mouthwatering. 

Life is a Carnival and indeed Life becomes a Celebration for those who live in the Land of the Legends.

Visit #GoldenGujarat to discover the Sense of Excellence. Rediscover the Life in the Land of #GoldenGujarat, where life breathes. 

BREATHE IN THE AIR OF JOY AND HAPPINESS!

BREATHE PEACE AND TRANQUILITY

BREATHE IN GUJARAT.....GOLDENGUJARAT...MARU GUJARAT GARVU GUJARAT

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NATURE LOVER PLACES IN GUJARAT

NATURE LOVER PLACES IN GUJARAT

Gujarat caters to a numerous set of interests. For those who need to immerse themselves in nature, it gives a number of the most charming and exciting attractions. From the herbal habitat of the lion, to the marshy marine life submerged beneath the Arabian sea – we tell you the 5 places in an effort to trap you in, attraction you and maintain you coming returned for extra. explore these sanctuaries with their precise geological landscapes and immerse yourself in all they ought to provide.

                                                                                                                       

Marine National Park

India’s first Marine flora and fauna Sanctuary and Marine country wide Park were created in 1980 and 1982 respectively, within the the Gulf of Kutch.

Saputara Hill Station

Positioned atop a thickly forested plateau inside the Sahyadri range, Saputara is the most effective hill station inside the Dang district inside the south of Gujarat.

Indroda National Park

The Indroda Nature Park is a testomony to ecological planning and perception, and a top notch instance of the collaboration among nature and man.

Little Rann Of Kutch

With a number of natural world sanctuaries, and wealthy presence of uncommon animals, that is one among Gujarat’s predominant vacationer attracts.

Gir National Park

Gir forest national Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Gujarat, western India. It become hooked up to protect Asiatic lions, who frequent the fenced-off Devalia Safari Park, at the side of leopards and antelopes. Gir Jungle path, outside the fenced location, traverses deciduous forest and is home to wildlife including vultures and pythons. 

A travel enthusiast's personal opinion about locations to go to in Gujarat

A travel enthusiast's personal opinion about locations to go to in Gujarat

The country’s colourful outlook and cultural diversity attracts tens of millions of visitors throughout the year. even though this area is extra famed for being the home of father of the country, Mahatma Gandhi and freedom fighter Vallabhbhai Patel, there are myriad different points of interest that demand for your interest. Your visit to Gujarat would be incomplete with out travelling those exciting places. right here are the abstracts of an enthusiast’s visit to the city.

Places To Visit:

1. Baroda Museum:

Living is like tearing through a museum. now not until later do you in reality begin soaking up what you noticed, considering it, looking it up in a e-book, and remembering because you can’t take it in . Baroda Museum and art Gallery is located in the Sayaaji Baagh. You’d see a number of the awesome stuff from India, China, Tibet, Japan, Europe and Egypt. in contrast to different museums, pictures is permitted in the museum and art gallery after obtaining proper permission.


2. Gir Forest National Park:

The Asiatic lions of Sasan Gir continually interested travellers from one of a kind components of the world. at the same time as at Vasu Ukani, you could start your adventure by means of traveling Devaliya wildlife sanctuary, which is an enclosed vicinity of around 20 sq.km, where they make you travel by bus, and you could see a glimpse of what's inside the Gir forest. you can easily spot wild boars, peacocks and deers and if lucky lions too.


3. Champaner and Pavagarh

Champaner lines its records lower back to the Rajputs of the Chavda dynasty, who based it within the eighth century. within the fifteenth century it became ruled with the aid of Chauhans but turned into later battled and won by way of Mohammad Begda, who renamed it, Muhammadabad. The warfare became marked by means of jauhar and saka of the Rajputs, where as in keeping with the lifestyle, the ladies jumped into the holy pyre to escape dishonour at the arms of the Muslim invaders at the same time as the men marched for the last war. 

 This area offers lovely views of hills of Pavagadh. basically, Pavagarh is famous for an antique temple devoted to Shakti. There are also ruins of a Jain temple and other homes of bygone generation. The hilltop has a small lake, which is utilized by the natives.

4. Pirotan Island - Marine Sanctuary

In all there are 42 islands in Jamnagar but visitors are most effective allowed in Pirotan. those are virgin islands not open for public. For journeying this region, one needs to are looking for unique permission from the forest branch, customs department and the ports.
To reach this stunning island, you could rent a ship that would skip by many islands in conjunction with manner and finally reach Pirotan. The phrase Pirotan (at first regarded Pir jo thaan, that means the location of the holy Saint Khwaja Khizer Alaihisalaam) is a marine sanctuary & national park. it is one of the rarest locations of the arena, where you'll be able to examine corals while not having to dive into the water. The white sandy beach adds to the splendor of the area. right here, you may easily locate puffer fish, octopus, jelly fish, superstar fish, colourful corals and amazing marine flowering plant life.

5. Adalaj Ni Vav

Adalaj ni Vav is a water constructing, an exemplary stepwell that displays a standard Gujarati structure. Adalaj is a small town that lies 18 km south of Gandhinagar. constructed in 1498, this stepwell or ‘vav’ as called in Gujarati, is a five storeyed shape, construct usually of stone. The internal parts are made of brick and mortar. Octagonal on the pinnacle, this well rests over stone pillars, which can be intricately carved. the steps from 3 directions go to the bottom stage, that is a square stepped ground within the shape of a funnel commencing within the sky above, supported by using a maze of pillars and arches. The partitions are embellished with stone carvings of women performing day by day chores, scenes of court and kings and other fineries. those systems are extra than just wells; in advance additionally they served as the resting spot for travellers and caravans. It became a congregation place for locals and a meeting location for women, in which they used to collect water, gossip, and worship deities in small temples alongside the well. The underground part looks like a palace in itself, with a awesome touch of Islamic architecture.