Corbett National Park is located just nearby Ramganga River in Uttaranchal. At Evening Residents of Ram Nagar (Nearest City cum Village) always go for the walk to Park and Return from there.Corbett National Park is the first National Park of India that was formerly known as Hailey National Park. The park, spread in a vast expanse of 520.82 sq km is the pride of India when it comes to wildlife sanctuaries. Initial efforts were done by Major Ramsay in 1900 and in 1936 an area of 256 sq. km was marked for the park by the then Governor General of United province Sir Malcolm Hailey. All these efforts had come up as a result of few conservationists who wanted to protect the park from being cut down and animals being hunted down on regular basis. The Park was finally named Jim Corbett National Park in 1957 after Jim Corbett. He was a known man in the area, a hunter turned conservationists. He knew the place inside out and played an important role in making the park a success story. He had also hunted down several man eating tigers in the area in 1950's. The park was named after him after he died. In 1970's when extinction of tigers in the country became a serious issue, Project Tiger was inaugurated from Corbett National Park with the aid from World Wildlife Fund. In 1991 the area of park was increased and Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary was also included in it. The park today is a major success as a result of continuous efforts by conservationists. It is one of the best preserved forest and tiger reserves in the country.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Nanda Raj Jat Yatra-New Millennium's Grand Festival
The Nanda Raj Jat Yatra is organized under the patronage of the descendants of the king of Garhwal. On the auspicious day of Basant Panchami a male descendant of the royal dynasty of Garhwal and resident of Chand Garhi visits Nauti village and worships the famous "Sri Yantra". It is widely believed that Sri Yantra is the breath of Divinity and the world is evolved from this breath. The worship is done with all the Tantric rites and rituals for emission of vital energy and invocation of the spirit of the Goddess Nanda to the gold idol. At this invocation ceremony Goddess Nanda is invited from her husband's Himalayan abode, Nanda Devi mountain, to visit her parental home at Nauti village. Meantime news is conveyed to the prince that a mysterious four horned ram is already born heralding the advent of Goddess Nanda in the village. The ram is brought to the prince's custody. He undertakes full responsibility for its upkeep. The animal is reared and fed with rich fodder for a period of six months when it grows up. Seventeen days before Bhadra Ashtami day in the month of August the adult ram is taken back to Nauti village once again along with a silver palanquin. Preparations are made for undergoing a 22 day long journey. Ornaments are prepared for adorning the ram and precooked food items for the journey.
After staying for six months at her parental home now comes the time for her return journey to her husband's place deep in the Himalayas. On the eve of her departure a huge gathering of pilgrims congregate at Nauti and many devotees participate in a dance called `Nanda Jat Jagar'. The village folk, mostly ladies attired in their traditional dress, and surrounded by a multitude of pilgrims converge in a circle around a fire. Suddenly, like a necromancer the jagaria (singer) slowly and with measured drum beats starts to invoke the spirit of Goddess Nanda. His singing is punctuated by drum beats and the shrill sound of thali. The crescendo builds up and drives the listeners into a trance. Abruptly, the spirit of the Goddess enters one of the ladies amongst the crowd and she breaks into an invocational song in the form of hymns of praise of the illustrious Goddess. In a fit of ecstasy she starts leaping, jumping and dancing and is completely transformed. The Goddess cannot stand the pangs of separation. With tears trickling down her cheeks she laments how poorer she will feel without her friends and relatives who had become part of her life. She will be missing their "sweet radiant faces, bright and glittering eyes and lively humour and sober nature" which used to give her strength to go through the ordeals of life. Not a moment will pass henceforth without their cherished memories. Broken hearted, her passionate expression of grief brings tears to the eyes of the assembled ladies who in their turn also start crying and their incessant sobbing remains unabated and they all feel that the cruel hand of Destiny is mercilessly snatching her away from them leaving them all.
The next day on ashtami (eighth day) the golden idol of the goddess Nanda sitting majestically on a throne is carried by the pilgrims in a silver palanquin. They are led by the mysterious four horned ram. The ram is worshipped as a symbol of the Goddess and is finely dressed and decorated with colorful bangles, ribbons, velvet saddle, jewellery and chunaris (scarves). A procession of men women and children in colorful costumes and glittering silver ornaments accompany the ram carrying huge red flags. They sing devotional songs and dance to the accompaniment of typical uttarakhandi instruments. This rare spectacle of pomp, pageantry and gaiety continues for 22 days traversing through a breathtaking panorama of misty mountainscapes, deep gorges, alpine meadows and dense forests and culminating at Hem Kund lake, at a height of 13200 feet .
There are 18 night halts for this yatra. At every village on the way a local fair is organized which reflects the cultural heritage and traditions of the local people. The local devatas (deities) sitting in cane palanquins are also carried to greet the principal deity, Goddess Nanda, covered under multicoloured umbrellas. At the final point of Hem Kund lake the devotees purify themselves by taking a holy dip in the ice cold water of the lake. A fire is lit in the hearth (Hawan Kund) popularly known as Dhuni. Hawan samagree ( ) consisting of dry fruits, sesame and barley seeds mixed with clarified butter is offered to the Goddess Nanda through the fire God. The deity is worshipped ceremoniously and her blessings are sought by smearing one's forehead with ash from the Dhuni. After paying obeisance to the goddess the four horned ram is worshipped and is asked to bid farewell to all and it walks away alone to the mystical vale -- to the abode of the Goddess and disappears.
The challenge of the elements and the spirit of adventure has attracted a large number of foreign tourists to accompany this yatra. They visit Nauti Village and mingle with the local people while participating in the festival. It is an awe inspiring and overwhelming moment to walk around the age old legendary Himalayan trek that has so much of traditional religious significance. The beauty of the trek is a picture perfect fusion of high mountain valleys, lakes, streams, glaciers and luminous dense green forests and it is a veritable paradise for trekkers. There is plenty to interest botanists and bird watchers and also anthropologists. And the above is merely an eye opener... The the Nand Raj Jat Yatra is a spectacular festival. The reality surpasses the written word. Plan your holiday for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
In the vast amphitheatre of the Indian Himalayas Nanda Devi mountain occupies the central place in the alluring arena of the Garhwal and Kumaun region which has a 70 mile barrier ring on which stand twelve measured silvery peaks over 21000 feet high and which has no depression lower than 17000 feet. Its perpetually snow clad camel humped white summit is the most important peak that soars upto 25,660 feet. This gorgeous silvery top resplendent with the lustre of spiritual aura is highly revered in Hindu scriptures as the abode of Shiva's consort, Parvati. The name Nanda in Sanskrit means "bliss giving goddess" and is worshipped as the supreme deity all over Kumaun in Garhwal
After staying for six months at her parental home now comes the time for her return journey to her husband's place deep in the Himalayas. On the eve of her departure a huge gathering of pilgrims congregate at Nauti and many devotees participate in a dance called `Nanda Jat Jagar'. The village folk, mostly ladies attired in their traditional dress, and surrounded by a multitude of pilgrims converge in a circle around a fire. Suddenly, like a necromancer the jagaria (singer) slowly and with measured drum beats starts to invoke the spirit of Goddess Nanda. His singing is punctuated by drum beats and the shrill sound of thali. The crescendo builds up and drives the listeners into a trance. Abruptly, the spirit of the Goddess enters one of the ladies amongst the crowd and she breaks into an invocational song in the form of hymns of praise of the illustrious Goddess. In a fit of ecstasy she starts leaping, jumping and dancing and is completely transformed. The Goddess cannot stand the pangs of separation. With tears trickling down her cheeks she laments how poorer she will feel without her friends and relatives who had become part of her life. She will be missing their "sweet radiant faces, bright and glittering eyes and lively humour and sober nature" which used to give her strength to go through the ordeals of life. Not a moment will pass henceforth without their cherished memories. Broken hearted, her passionate expression of grief brings tears to the eyes of the assembled ladies who in their turn also start crying and their incessant sobbing remains unabated and they all feel that the cruel hand of Destiny is mercilessly snatching her away from them leaving them all.
The next day on ashtami (eighth day) the golden idol of the goddess Nanda sitting majestically on a throne is carried by the pilgrims in a silver palanquin. They are led by the mysterious four horned ram. The ram is worshipped as a symbol of the Goddess and is finely dressed and decorated with colorful bangles, ribbons, velvet saddle, jewellery and chunaris (scarves). A procession of men women and children in colorful costumes and glittering silver ornaments accompany the ram carrying huge red flags. They sing devotional songs and dance to the accompaniment of typical uttarakhandi instruments. This rare spectacle of pomp, pageantry and gaiety continues for 22 days traversing through a breathtaking panorama of misty mountainscapes, deep gorges, alpine meadows and dense forests and culminating at Hem Kund lake, at a height of 13200 feet .
There are 18 night halts for this yatra. At every village on the way a local fair is organized which reflects the cultural heritage and traditions of the local people. The local devatas (deities) sitting in cane palanquins are also carried to greet the principal deity, Goddess Nanda, covered under multicoloured umbrellas. At the final point of Hem Kund lake the devotees purify themselves by taking a holy dip in the ice cold water of the lake. A fire is lit in the hearth (Hawan Kund) popularly known as Dhuni. Hawan samagree ( ) consisting of dry fruits, sesame and barley seeds mixed with clarified butter is offered to the Goddess Nanda through the fire God. The deity is worshipped ceremoniously and her blessings are sought by smearing one's forehead with ash from the Dhuni. After paying obeisance to the goddess the four horned ram is worshipped and is asked to bid farewell to all and it walks away alone to the mystical vale -- to the abode of the Goddess and disappears.
The challenge of the elements and the spirit of adventure has attracted a large number of foreign tourists to accompany this yatra. They visit Nauti Village and mingle with the local people while participating in the festival. It is an awe inspiring and overwhelming moment to walk around the age old legendary Himalayan trek that has so much of traditional religious significance. The beauty of the trek is a picture perfect fusion of high mountain valleys, lakes, streams, glaciers and luminous dense green forests and it is a veritable paradise for trekkers. There is plenty to interest botanists and bird watchers and also anthropologists. And the above is merely an eye opener... The the Nand Raj Jat Yatra is a spectacular festival. The reality surpasses the written word. Plan your holiday for an unforgettable experience of a lifetime.
In the vast amphitheatre of the Indian Himalayas Nanda Devi mountain occupies the central place in the alluring arena of the Garhwal and Kumaun region which has a 70 mile barrier ring on which stand twelve measured silvery peaks over 21000 feet high and which has no depression lower than 17000 feet. Its perpetually snow clad camel humped white summit is the most important peak that soars upto 25,660 feet. This gorgeous silvery top resplendent with the lustre of spiritual aura is highly revered in Hindu scriptures as the abode of Shiva's consort, Parvati. The name Nanda in Sanskrit means "bliss giving goddess" and is worshipped as the supreme deity all over Kumaun in Garhwal
Monday, December 17, 2007
About Kumaun
The name of the sociocultural region of Kumaun is believed to have been derived from "Kurmanchal", meaning Land of the Kurmavtar (the tortoise incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Preserver of Hindu Trinity). Extending from the northern end of the Ganga plains right upto Tibet, Kumaun's endless panorama of scenic wonders is nothing short of a romance with pristine and soul-lifting nature itself. The Katyuri and Chand dynasties glorified the region by constructing some fine temples - now renowned throughout the country. Though largely a Shaivite region, the presiding deity, Nanda Devi, is amongst the most exalted in Kumaun.
Sojourning in the beautiful Kumaun region of Uttaranchal with its majestic, snow clad mountains, lakes and rich plethora of flora and fauna, not only enables one to constantly think about the Himalayas but to behold their pristine magnificence time and again. Thus purifying one's soul aptly enough, setting the tone for which the options are as many as they are delightful, catering to the multifaceted interests of grown-ups and youngsters alike.
Presently a revenue division, Kumaun, consists of the district of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Bageshwer, Pithoragarh and Champawat.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
literacy of woman in kumaun
Kumaun the life of woman is very hard .In case of literacy it's need some improvement.
Here are some data collected by govt. of india.
In kumaun Champavat district has the lowest % of literacy(54.75%) and in nainital it is highest 70.98%.
District % of literacy
Almora 61.43
Bageshwer 57.45
Pithoragarah 63.00
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
MOBILE :LATEST FASHION IN KUMAUN
Since last 5 years,mobile phones are covering all Kumaun rapidly.Now It's a kind of fashion & basic need of kumaun peoples . It may be common for all other peoples of rest states.But for kumaun, it's strange.Because still we are undeveloped in comparison to other. Somewhere still some peoples are waiting for a road,college and good hospital.But you will find a mobile tower there,and can you imagine that every week they are looking for a recharge voucher of mobile. E
In Kumaun you can find a mobile tower at such a place,where electricity and roads are still a major problem.
Mobile user are increasing rapidly.Some rare and strange fact behind it are following:-
Since last 5 years,mobile phones are covering all Kumaun rapidly.Now It's a kind of fashion & basic need of kumaun peoples . It may be common for all other peoples of rest states.But for kumaun, it's strange.Because still we are undeveloped in comparison to other. Somewhere still some peoples are waiting for a road,college and good hospital.But you will find a mobile tower there,and can you imagine that every week they are looking for a recharge voucher of mobile. E
In Kumaun you can find a mobile tower at such a place,where electricity and roads are still a major problem.
Mobile user are increasing rapidly.Some rare and strange fact behind it are following:-
- Mobile is the best mean of communication in hilly side.that's why It's very popular here. And everyone want to buy it.
- Most of the people are earning outside of kumaun.So mobile is the best mean of communication for their relatives to be in touch with them.
- Now a days kumauni peoples are using mobile as a symbol of status. So in many case you will find that they are having more then two mobile.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Kumauglish : A language by inheritance
Kumauglish ,kumauni(simply pahari) +English……. It seems to strange.
Kumauni language doesn’t have it’s own form. Under the English ruling, kumauni language was affected by their language. Therefore till today kumauni language is a mix-up of English and pahari.
Kumauni language doesn’t have it’s own form. Under the English ruling, kumauni language was affected by their language. Therefore till today kumauni language is a mix-up of English and pahari.
There are some fact about that language and some words of that language.
- This is a reagional language.
- Most popular in kumaun,Because if ur using english word with ur language peoples thinks that ur a person from urben area.
The best example is that, In Kumaun no one know what is the main post of medical dept.(simply in hindi "mukhay chikitsa adhikari').But they know this post in english.
i.e. C.M.O.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Strange Marriage:Pan singh married water pot.
It's true....
On 10th of may 2007 , 60 years old Pan singh of Jatty,Almora(Uttrakhand) was married to a water pot.
Actually, Pan Singh is a bachelor.And according to kumauni tradition, life is incomplete without marriage (Only for person living community life.) It supposed that the 'Bachelor' man or woman will be cast into hell after death.Therefore a man or woman who didn't marry due to any reason, will marry to a water pot and this marriage is generally known as "Kumbh Vivah".
In 'Kumbh Vivah" all process will be same as usual.But in place of bride there will be a water pot.And after marriage groom will keep that pot at his residence.
Friday, May 25, 2007
SOME RARE SUPPOSITION
You can get the map of kumaun from here.
Kumaun is the part of Uttrankhand . The Himalian area of Uttrankhand can be divided into two parts .
1.Kumaun
2.Garhwal.
Kumauni people are very simple. Most of them, who belong to rural areas, spend most of their time in the lap of nature. And they have good understanding with nature in comparison to other.
Therefore without using any scientific instruments they can forecast, simply supposition of weather and other things.
1. These suppositions are totally based on the personal experience.
2. Most of them are transferred from one generation to other. That's cause of inaccuracy due to wrong understanding of them.
Weather forecast.
Other suppositions witches are just superstition.
1.The triangular field is useless for every purpose. That's why most of the kumauni peoples don't like to buy fields of triangular shape.
2.The height of your building shouldn't be more then any temple , which is just near (100feet) of your building.
It's supposed that it's disastrous and may be cause of a casualty especially for family living in it.
Note:-Now a days this supposition is in vogue only in remote villages where land is not a problem.
Kumaun is the part of Uttrankhand . The Himalian area of Uttrankhand can be divided into two parts .1.Kumaun
2.Garhwal.
Kumauni people are very simple. Most of them, who belong to rural areas, spend most of their time in the lap of nature. And they have good understanding with nature in comparison to other.
Therefore without using any scientific instruments they can forecast, simply supposition of weather and other things.
1. These suppositions are totally based on the personal experience.
2. Most of them are transferred from one generation to other. That's cause of inaccuracy due to wrong understanding of them.
Suppositions.
Weather forecast.
1. If clouds are moving from east to west it will be rain.
This is one of the most successful supposition of kumauni people. ☺must try it.
2. In the evening of mansoon(rainy seasons) if clouds are appeared . Then the next day sky will be clear or clouded sun.
And you can enjoy sunbathing ☺must try it .
3.· If bubbles are appearing in the rain water during rains. It's supposed that it will rain heavily.
Other suppositions witches are just superstition.
1.The triangular field is useless for every purpose. That's why most of the kumauni peoples don't like to buy fields of triangular shape.
2.The height of your building shouldn't be more then any temple , which is just near (100feet) of your building.
It's supposed that it's disastrous and may be cause of a casualty especially for family living in it.
Note:-Now a days this supposition is in vogue only in remote villages where land is not a problem.
3.To stop heavy and continuous hailing (Hindi;- olay) which will vanished the crops. Just keep the an axe outside of your house ,blade facing the sky.
It's supposed that it will cut the hailing and hailing will stop.
4. Avoid to lick the ladle ,otherwise it will be cause of heavy rain and hailing on your wedding day.
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