Water Conservation- Save The Blue

Water Conservation, very common two words, right? But, have you ever stressed upon these, ever turned them into deeds?

Water is essential for life on Earth to exist. However, misusing it results in a decrease in its capacity to fulfil this fundamental need for us. Water is a limited resource. Earth is a self-contained environment, but the planet’s water supply has remained constant over time. The population increase strains water resources. Additionally, human-caused pollution and contamination diminish the availability of pure water.

 

 

What is Water Conservation?

Water conservation actually means using the available water supply judiciously, sustainably and saving it for further generations by forbidding its unnecessary wastage. It is the responsibility of each and every resident of the Mother Earth.

This blue colored life supporting element is of high concern. The composition of water on Earth is 71%, we all know it from the very early stage of our life. Still, people think infinite times before conserving it. Only 3% of water is freshwater out of which only 0.5% is fit for consumption because 97% is salty water which makes the oceans, lakes, rivers. The rest 2.5% is in the form of glaciers, lost in the atmosphere or is severely polluted.

Why Water Conservation?

Read out some reasons why we all should care for our natural water resources. We bet you can’t agree more.

 

1. No buying of water: We will not have to buy bottled water if there is plenty of drinking water available. After water, the air is on sale too. Let’s limit this trend of selling air and water.

 2. Save the soil: The main reason for drought is lack of rain. It renders the soil infertile and damages crops as the rain does not return back to the same spot in the same quantity. Let’s allow the soil to retain enough water for its good health.

3. Save energy: Pumping the water to each house and high rise apartments needs loads of energy. So, in this way you can also reduce the carbon footprint and help preserve our environment as well as contribute in water conservation.

 4. Save your money: You will be charged less money on your bill from the water company if there is plenty of water to use. We humans are the only one that can restrict prices of water from soaring.

 5. Save it for recreational purposes: It’s so much fun to visit water parks with exciting water rides. But, have you thought if water goes below its actual level you might not be able to enjoy these rides. Yes, you read that right . Water parks exist due to enough availability of water, once the level goes extremely down water will not be used for recreational purposes.

 6. Save it for our children: Don’t let our further generations starve for water. We have borrowed this Earth from our generations, so it becomes our responsibility to return it to them in the most beautiful form. So, water conservation to the rescue.

Water conservation

 

How Water Conservation?

  • Repair leaking taps: The most common and compulsory way of preventing unnecessary water wastage. Repair the taps as soon as you notice leakage.

  • Rainwater Harvesting: One of the most traditional ways of saving water is rainwater harvesting. Rain water harvesting is the collection and storage of rainwater that runs off from roof tops, parks, roads, etc. This water runoff can be either stored or recharged into the groundwater.

 

  • The water purifier waste: The wastewater that is flown out from the RO systems at your homes can be fed to the plants, used for cleaning or for washing utensils. In this way, the wastewater can be put to a good use.

 

  • The other waste water: Vegetables, fruits, rice and other cereals need a clean wash before they are consumed. So what do you do with the water that you used for washing the dirt out of these? I am one hundred percent sure that it is thrown away into the sink. But, now onwards, think before you let it flow down the sink. Water your plants with the same water. This will definitely help cut the water wastage at your home.

 

There are hundreds of more ways to conserve water, like, don’t run the tap while brushing/shaving, use a bucket to shower and wash vehicles, avoid cleaning driveways using water until very necessary and much more uncountable ways. 

 

KEY FACTS ABOUT WATER

  1. 50–65 percent of an adult’s body is made up of water. On average, they are between 57 and      60 percent. While newborns have a greater percentage.
  2. The element that is present in all three states: Liquid, solid and gas.
  3. It is a universal solvent.
  4. World Water Day is observed on March 22 every year.
  5. There is only a limited amount of water present on Earth. The same is recycled repeatedly          for it to be reusable, so that we do not run out of water completely. Get brief into the water      cycle.
  6. It is no surprise that plants are totally dependent on water for their growth. They make up        the basic life support for every living being on Earth. So, no water means no greenery which      brings along other obstacles too.
  7. The energy produced by falling water from the dam helps build electric energy which lights        up each and every home.
  8. Water aids in regulating Earth’s temperature.
  9. 42% of land area is covered by drought in India.
  10. Cucumber has 95% of water.
Water Conservation
The Takeaway

Due to pollution, people are notably cutting back on their water usage. As well as other pollutants. Additionally, we are poisoning rivers with substances like fertilizer and oil, harming all aquatic life on Earth. These eventually find their way to the ocean. Without access to freshwater, one will perish quickly. Water is life, which is a morbid but basic fact that helps make the point. The most effective, economical, and environmentally responsible way to reduce water consumption is through water conservation.

 

Water is a worldwide concern, thus we must all work together. Additionally, it is crucial that we conserve as much water as we can. If not for us, then for the generations after us, and if not for our generation, then for the Earth and the world in which we live. Even while spreading awareness looks easy, it is quite difficult to accomplish. Undoubtedly, starting it in our homes, with ourselves, is the simplest. Let’s take the initiative to start conserving as a group rather than waiting for someone else to do it.

 

Most importantly, we need to make sure that everyone understands how crucial water is. That is the bare minimum we can do to conserve water. The pledge of conserving water has to be taken as early as possible, otherwise this planet will have no water at all. Let’s make it a lifestyle, this is indeed a good practice. Water conservation must start from your very own place, then step out to help the world conserve,

We are building a community of like minded people who have the urge and willingness to save our natural water resources. The WICCI Council is heading towards its aim of saving water with a vision of clean and pure water for everyone. Join us in this mission of Water Conservation. 

 Tell us in the comment section, what are the ways that you adopt to conserve water. Tell the world that you are giving back to Mother Nature. 

The Water Cycle- Is It Worth Our Attention?

Looking at the rain, have you ever imagined how it is made? Obviously you know it’s the evaporation of water due to heat, its condensation and precipitation back to Earth. This all constitutes the Water Cycle. How would you not know, it’s been taught since class grade 2. 

This utmost important cycle on the Earth seems to be very simple but it isn’t. It’s a very complex cycle from the inside. Let’s dive a little deep.

A Brief into The Water Cycle (Hydrologic Cycle)

The Water Cycle, also known as Hydrologic Cycle, is the continuous movement of water from the Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and then back to the ground. Hence, it does not have a start or ending point. Thus, the water present on earth has been in circulation since the evolution of the earth. Liquid water evaporates into water vapour, condenses into clouds, and precipitates as rain and snow on the ground.

 This cycle shows the constant movement of water between the Earth and the atmosphere. Liquid water evaporates into water vapour, condenses into clouds, and precipitates as rain and snow on the ground.

Water in various states travels through the atmosphere (transportation). Runoff is the movement of liquid water across land, into the earth (infiltration and percolation), and through the ground (groundwater). Groundwater enters plants (plant uptake) and leaves plants to evaporate into the atmosphere (transpiration). Solid ice and snow can easily decompose into gas (sublimation). When water vapour solidifies, the inverse can also happen (deposition).

Water Cycle

Temperature, humidity, wind speed, and sun radiation are the key elements that influence evaporation. Direct evaporation measurement, while ideal, is challenging and limited to point locations. The oceans are the primary source of water vapour, but evaporation also occurs in soils, snow, and ice.

 The water cycle involves an energy exchange that results in temperature fluctuations. Water absorbs energy from its surroundings and cools the environment as it evaporates. It releases energy and heats the environment when it condenses. These heat exchanges have an impact on the climate.

 Water is purified during the evaporative phase of the cycle, which then replaces the land with freshwater. Minerals are transported around the world by the passage of liquid water and ice. It also plays a role in changing the Earth’s geological characteristics through processes like erosion and sedimentation. The water cycle is also necessary for the survival of most living things and ecosystems on Earth.

 So, rain or precipitation is influenced largely by the availability of water. Hence, water bodies play a crucial role in making this cycle happen. 

Water Cycle, Civilization, and the Environment

Though the surface of our planet is covered with 70 percent of water yet only less than 1 percent is available for human consumption. Because 97 percent of earth’s water is in the ocean and freshwater makes up only 3 percent. Out of 3, roughly 2 percent of total global water, is held in glaciers and ice sheets or underground and the remaining 1% is found in lakes, rivers, and wetlands, or is carried through the atmosphere as water vapour, clouds, and precipitation.

Triveni- The Incredible Environment Purifier and the utmost important part of the water cycle. Go on give a read and you’ll get to know how it attracts rain keep the soil intact.

 

Water Cycle and Climate Change

The intensity of climate variability and change is influenced by water. Extreme events such as droughts and floods rely heavily on it. Its availability and timely delivery are crucial for society and ecosystems to meet their demands.

Water is used by humans for drinking, industrial purposes, agriculture irrigation, hydropower, waste disposal, recreation and much more . It is critical to safeguard water supplies for both human and ecosystem health. Water supplies are depleting in many locations due to population increase, pollution, and industrialization. Climate change and factors that alter the hydrologic cycle have exacerbated these challenges.

The issue of global food security is inextricably related to the availability of water. In a dry climate, there are also the potential restrictions to national food self-sufficiency, especially where there are few options for making additional water available for irrigation.

 We need a heavy participation of every individual to bring this water cycle to normal which has been disturbed due to global warming, before it’s too late and irreversible. Every human activity has its own effect on different resources of the environment which shows up adversely in the later stage. Overall every human being, economies and ecosystem are influenced by the water cycle. 

 

Therefore, let’s join hands to SAVE WATER for today and for the future so that we do not have to buy bottled water every time.

Navdurga Resides In The Nature

Navratra is a Nine Day continuous worship of different goddesses. These pure 9 daysEach day, a different avatar of Goddess Durga is worshipped

Shailaputri- Harad

THE KING OF MEDICINAL PLANTS

The very first form of Durga is Shailputri. Also Called as Abhya, Pathya and Haritaki in Sanskrit, Terminalia chebula or the Black Myrobalan from the Combretaceae family occupies a rather important seat in the ayurvedic books.

Why the ‘King of medicinal plants’?

 Because Harad efficiently balances all the three doshas in the human body — vata, pitta and kapha.

As said in Ayurveda, it is called a ‘rasayan effect’ which means a herb or medicine that cures the disease, raises the body’s immunity and protects it from the symptoms of premature ageing. 

Harad has a dark brown trunk with oval shaped leaves and growing in long white clusters are the small yellowish flowers.

It produces small nut-like fruits which are picked when still green, pickled, boiled with a little sugar in their own syrup or used in preserves. 

Types of fruits: Vijaya, rohini, putana, amrita, abhaya, jivanti, and chetaki which are based on the colour and shape of the fruit. Unripe fruits are more purgative and the ripe ones are astringent.

The vijaya variety which is traditionally grown in the Vindhya Range of west-central India  is preferred. This fruit also provides material for tanning leather and dyeing cloth. 

Terminalia chebula is a main ingredient in the Ayurvedic formulation Triphala which is used for kidney and liver dysfunctions. The dried fruit is also used in Ayurveda as a purported antitussive, cardiotonic, homeostatic, diuretic, and laxative.

This is why we are not 

Wondering what it does? Read on.

Therapeutic uses

  1. The harad fruit has diuretic, astringent, antiseptic, cardiotonic, and febrifuge properties. 
  1. It is an effective laxative.
  1. It is an important ingredient of ‘triphala’, an Ayurvedic formulation used in the treatment of constipation, kidney dysfunctions, eye diseases, and sore throat.
  1. Harad is loaded with vitamin C, iron, manganese, selenium, and copper that provides nourishment to the scalp, thus, controlling hair loss and promoting hair growth.
  1.  The use of Harad is beneficial for eyes, body ache and general weakness.
  1. Useful in reducing cough and its associated problems like breathlessness.
  1. Improvement of the motility of the gastrointestinal tract can be done using the oil of this amazing herb which in return aids in easy bowel movement.
  1. Applying Harad powder along with a carrier oil may heal wounds as it fights against infectious diseases. 

SHAILPUTRI VAHAN:

According to the pictorial depiction of Mata Shailputri, she is mounted on a bull.

MATA SHAILPUTRI MANTRA:

Om Devi Shailaputryai Namah

  1. Brahmacharini- Brahmi

Goddess Parvati, according to Hindu legend, spent thousands of years in terrible penance. Her diet consisted solely of Bilva leaves, and later, only water. She wedded Lord Shiva only after Lord Brahma blessed her years later. The unmarried form of Goddess Parvati, also known as Goddess Brahmacharini, is worshipped on the second day of Navratri. 

Maa Brahmacharini, according to mythology, governs Lord Mangal, the giver of all good fortunes, and represents the Swadhistana chakra in spiritual practices and the word means, ‘the one who practices austerity’. People are reported to gain a tremendous deal of self-confidence after worshipping her on the second day of the nine-day celebration. Maa Brahmacharini, the giver of all good fortune, alleviates her worshippers’ deepest grief by curing all mental illnesses. She holds a rosary in the right hand and ‘kamandal’ in the left.

It is known by the common names water hyssop, brahmi, thyme-leaved gratiola, herb of grace and Indian pennywort.

Bacopa monnieri is a non-aromatic herb. The leaves of this plant are succulent,

Bacopa monnieri is used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine to improve memory and to treat various blood related ailments. Reviews of preliminary research found that Bacopa monnieri may improve cognition, although the effect was measurable only after several weeks of use.

VAHAN

She is depicted as walking on bare feet.

MANTRA

Om Devi Brahmacharinyai Namah!

  1. Chandraghanta- Chandusur

The third form of Navadurga is Chandraghanta, it has been called Chandusur or Chamsoor.This plant resembles coriander and its leaves are cooked into a vegetable.

On this day, Goddess Durga’s third form, Chandraghanta, is worshipped. 

She is the wedded form of Goddess Parvati, and she is known as Maa Chandraghanta because she wears half Chandra on her forehead. She is portrayed by a tigress with ten hands. Her four left hands hold Trishul, Gada, Sword, and Kamandal, while her four right hands hold Lotus, Arrow, Dhanush, and Japa Mala. Varada Mudra is in her fifth left hand, whereas Abhaya Mudra is in her fifth right hand.

It aids in cutting down obesity, increasing strength and curing heart ailments. 

VAHAN

Tigress

MANTRA

Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah

  1. Kushmanda- Petha

Petha is well known due to a delicious sweet  “Agre Ka Petha” which comes in different alluring colours, yummm!

But did you ever imagine that the “kaddu ki sabji” that you eat with leisure is actually attached to the fourth form of Durga? Well, yes you read it right.

Childrens’ eyes shine when this pumpkin lights up on Halloween or Thanksgiving until and unless they do not have to eat it in a cooked form. But its health benefits are not to be ignored at any cost. Have a look for yourself.

Health benefits:

  1. A rich source of Vitamin A and antioxidants which may lower risk of cancer
  2. More nutrition with comparatively less calories which gives the immune system a boost
  3. Rich in fiber  potassium and Vitamin C
  4. Keeps the digestive system healthy 
  5. Good for the heart and eyes
  6. Don’t forget the seeds which may lower the risk of diabetes

Maa Kushmanda Vahan:

Maa Kushmanda rides on a lioness.

Maa Kushmanda Mantra: 

Om Devi Kushmandayai Namah

  1. Skandamata- Alsi

Maa Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day of the nine-day festival. After giving birth to Kartikeya, also known as Lord Skanda, Goddess Parvati was given this name. Maa Skandamata is seen in her lap, holding baby Skanda or Murugan. With four hands, Maa Skandamata is shown. In her upper hands, she holds two lotus flowers, while in her other hands, she holds infant Murugan and Abhaya mudra. Devotees worship Goddess Parvati in this form with extreme devotion. She is revered as the Goddess of Motherhood and Love.

Benefits of Alsi or Linseed

  1. Rich in fiber
  2. May reduce blood pressure 
  3. May lower cholesterol levels
  4. May help manage body weight
  5. Can relieve constipation and induce digestion 
  6. Rich in omega-3
  7. May help reduce oxidative stress

VAHAN

Ferocious Lion

MANTRA

Om Devi Skandamatayai Namah

  1. Katyayani– Moiya

Navadurga is Katyayani. It is known by many names in Ayurveda such as Amba, Ambalika, Ambika. The patient suffering from this should worship it and worship Katyayani.

BENEFITS

  1. Helps relieve constipation 
  2. Anti cancerous
  3. Aids in relieving symptoms of piles
  4. Joint inflammation 
  5. Ulcerative Colitis 
  6. Urine problems
  7. Destroys phlegm

VAHAN

Bull

MANTRA

Om Devi Katyayanyai Namah॥

  1. Kaalratri- Nagdaun  

The seventh day of the nine-day Hindu festival is dedicated to Goddess Kalratri which signifies power and protection.

Grace, power, prestige, and prominent stature are bestowed upon devotees. Maa Kalaratri protects her worshippers from demons’ bad influence. Goddess Kalaratri is said to provide siddhis, knowledge, power, and money to her devotees.

Kalratri, Durga’s seventh form, is also known as Mahayogini or Mahayogishwari. Nagdaun medication is the name given to it. The treatment to overcome all mental and brain ailments, providing triumph everywhere, is the destroyer of all diseases. If a person grows this plant in his home, all of his problems will disappear. It’s a drug that gives pleasure while also killing all toxins. This Kalratri should be worshipped by every sufferer.

Devi Kalratri is one of Maa Shakti’s destructive forms, along with Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Bhairavi, Mrityu, Rudrani, Chamunda, Chandi, and Durga.

VAHAN

Donkey

MANTRA

Om Devi Kalaratryai Namah

  1.  Mahagauri

 The eighth form of Navdurga is Mahagauri and the plant associated with it is Tulsi- the medicinal plant. Tulsi is found in almost every home due to its pleasant fragrance and taste. The “tulsi wali chai” is just so yummy and beneficial for every part of our body. 

There is a very little need to repeat its never ending benefits. It is just so good for our well being. 

Well, there are various forms of Tulsi which are kali tulsi, white tulsi, Arjak, Shetpat and Kudherak. Ever heard of these?

These basils have numerous benefits from purifying blood to lowering heart disease risk.

Maa Mahagauri Vahan:

Maa Mahagauri rides on a bull.

Maa Mahagauri Mantra: 

Om Devi Mahagauryai Namah

  1.  Siddhidatri

Shatavari- The ninth form of Navadurga is Siddhidatri, which is called Narayani or Shatavari, also called satavar, shatavari, or shatamull

Ayurvedic Importance 

  1. This plant holds an important place in Ayurveda as it has natural benefits and healing power. This bitter and sweet plant has a cooling effect on the human system.
  2. It aids in balancing pitta and vata dosha.
  3. It finds use in traditional ayurvedic medicine. Indigestion, gastric ulcers, hormonal and reproductive issues in women may be treated to some extent by using extract made from its dried roots. Hence, acting as a tonic for the blood and the digestive system

VAHAN

She sits on the Lotus flower

MANTRA

Om Devi Siddhidatryai Namah॥

A person suffering from this should worship Siddhidatri Devi.

According to the Markandeya Purana, every goddess cures every sickness of the human being in the form of nine medicines and makes the blood healthy, clean, and healthy in this way, according to the Ayurvedic language of Ayurveda. As a result, humans should revere and eat them.

Sarvabhuteshu Shantarupen Sanstha,

Namastasai namastasai namastasyaai namo namah.

Sarvamangal mangalye shive sarvarth sadhike.

Sharanye tryambake gauri narayani namotrastute.

Celebrating Holi The More Colourful Way

Holi, the festival of colours, be it powdered or water colours, it is the colourful festival of all. The night before Holi, people assemble to perform religious rites in front of a bonfire and hope that their internal evil be eliminated in the same way that Holika was killed in the fire.

                                                                           HOLIKA DAHAN

Rangwali Holi (Dhuleti) is celebrated the next morning, and it is a free-for-all colour festival in which people smear and bathe each other. Water pistols and water-filled balloons are also used to have fun and colour with. Friends or strangers, rich or poor, man or woman, youngsters and elderly are all fair game. Colour frolics and fights take place in open streets, parks, and outside temples and buildings. Groups sing and dance, with some drumming and playing the dholak. People serve gujiya, mathri, malpuas, and other traditional treats after each stop of pleasure and colour play. Cold drinks, particularly marijuana-infused drinks, are often part of the Holi celebrations. Significance The Holi celebration has cultural importance in the Indian subcontinent’s Hindu traditions. It is a joyful day to reflect on and correct previous mistakes, to resolve issues by meeting new people, and to forget and forgive. Debts are paid or forgiven, and people begin over with others in their lives. Holi also celebrates the beginning of spring, a time for people to celebrate the changing seasons and meet new people. Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his Sikh Empire, which spanned what is now Northern India and Pakistan, celebrated Holi. According to Sikh court documents, Ranjit Singh and his staff in Lahore utilized 300 mounds of colours in 1837, according to Tribune India. In the Bilawal gardens, where decorative tents were set up, Ranjit Singh would celebrate Holi with others. Sir Henry Fane, the British Indian army’s commander-in-chief, attended the Holi celebrations organised by Ranjit Singh in 1837. Ranjit Singh financed a fresco in the Lahore Fort depicting the Hindu God Krishna playing Holi with Gopis. After Ranjit Singh’s death, his Sikh sons and others continued to celebrate Holi every year with vibrant colours and opulent celebrations. These ceremonies were attended by colonial British officials. Colour Experimentation  Holi frolics and celebrations commence the morning following the Holika bonfire in North and Western India. Children and teenagers join groups to colour their targets using dry colours, coloured solution and water pistols (pichkaris), water balloons filled with coloured water, and other inventive methods. This Holi 2016 forget rain dance & surrender to the EDM madness | India.com How is Parijai celebrating Holi this year? We are always beside Mother Nature at every moment and trying to involve people so that they could realize their responsibility towards Nature. After the success of the Lohri and Basant contest, we are holding up a contest on “Phoolon Ki Holi”, where the green lovers will showcase their love for different colours of flora of the season. We are merging creativity and nature to visualize how beautiful recreating nature can be.  Indulge in the Colourful Love of plants this Holi. Send in your entries to our Whatsapp number mentioned below. Participate and get a chance to be the judge of our next contest.  Hurry up! Warm up your creative minds. Last date for sending in entries is March 18th, 2022 till 6 p.m. 8727004333 Every Corner Needs A Plant 

Basant Panchami- The Festival Of Nature

Basant Panchami marks the soon arrival of the spring season which is known as the “King of all seasons”. Both the words have their own meanings, Basant denotes spring while Panchmi is the fifth day of the Magh in Hindu calendar.

It is celebrated forty days before the spring season blooms fully and also marks the start of preparation for Holi and the end of winter season. People celebrate it in various ways depending on the region. This festival has different meanings to different cultures. In the Southern region it is known as Sri Panchmi but one thing remains common in every region. Want to know what it is? 

Continue reading….

HISTORY OF BASANT PANCHAMI

For many Hindus, Basant Panchami is the festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, language, music and all arts. It is believed that on this day Goddess Saraswati was born to Goddess Durga. 

A popular belief says that Maharaja Ranjit Singh encouraged people to celebrate Basant Panchami by giving Rs. 2000 to Haramandir Sahib (Golden Temple) to distribute langar. He and his queen celebrated the occasion by flying kites. The Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji was happily married to Mata Jeeto Ji in Guru Ka Lahore near Anandpur Sahib on this auspicious occasion. 

Also, Haqiqat Rai, a martyr who was given choice between converting to Islam or be finished to death was executed in Lahore during Zakariya Khan’s Governorship.

THE SIGNIFICANT COLOUR

Thinking of Basant Panchami, the color yellow strikes our mind, which symbolizes prosperity and the ripening of crops and fruits. Also, this is the answer to what remains common in every region- the color YELLOW. It can also be related to the scene of bright yellow flowers of mustard crop dominating the Indian fields. People dress in yellow saree or shirts or accessories, turban to bring this occasion to life.

CELEBRATION TIME

Basant panchmi celebration
Saraswati puja

Holy places like temples and gurudwaras experience heavy rush on this occasion. People visit Gurudwara Dukhnivaran Sahib, Patiala where this auspicious occasion is celebrated with utmost joy and pleasure.

Temples are crowded with devotees offering ladoo to Goddess Saraswati. Bihar lingers with the aroma of kheer, malpua and Bundi which is offered to Goddess Saraswati whereas Bengalis offer Baer and coconut. 

Punjab sees it as a festival of flying kites without which it is incomplete. Some believe that this is an auspicious day to begin something new, like getting married or introducing children to reading and writing. 

Numerous fares are also set up with various stalls like food, rides, clothes, toys, etc, which attract children. A feeling of joy sweeps over people on such occasions. 

FOOD 

Every festival has its own unique delicacy in every region. Basant is not an exception. 

Sweet dishes with saffron like sweet rice with dry fruits, kesari bhat, kesar halwa, rava kesari, rajbhog and also khichdi are made and consumed as a part of the feast. These delicacies are easy to make and yummy to eat.

HOW WE CELEBRATED BASANT PANCHAMI

Parijai celebrated Basant Panchami in a GREEN way by holding an online contest on the theme “Basant ” with the aim of creating a community of like minded people and promoting the “Every Corner Needs A Plant “ concept. Passionate green lovers created miniature and mini gardens with the best possible accessories to match the theme and the occasion. It was an immense pleasure to witness the never ending creativity and the ideas behind them.

Created By: Krishti Khandelwal
Basant Panchmi Miniature garden
Created By: Nidhi Gupta

Created By: Neha Sood

Nature prepares itself for a full bloom as we celebrate its arrival, bringing new hope. It’s such an immense pleasure to witness the beauty of nature. It then seems that nature is elated to be back after the cold.

Basant marks the time when the flora is set free from the freezing winter fogs and is allowed to bloom in pleasant weather. Each element of Earth yawns and wakes up to life.  Let’s keep this Green Beauty alive forever and ever, so that we don’t lose the joy of watching the beautiful sight of Mother Nature. 

Tell us in the comments how you celebrated your Basant Panchami. Was it with nature or cooking something yummy? Do let us know.

Wishing you all a Very Happy Basant Panchami!

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