Dear Friends,
Namaskaram.
Salim Ali (12 November 1896 – 20 June 1987) was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist. Sometimes referred to as the “Birdman of India”, Salim Ali was the first Indian to conduct systematic bird surveys across India and wrote several bird books that popularized ornithology in India.
Rameshwaram is best known for its beautiful beaches and temples. But many do not know that Rameshwaram is home to a thriving water bird sanctuary, making it a must-visit place for bird lovers.
The Water Bird Sanctuary is located on Rameshwaram Island and on the way to Dhanushkodi. The sanctuary covers an area of over 2 square kilometers and is home to a diverse range of bird species. Some of the most common birds in the sanctuary includes spot-billed pelican, painted stork, and Asian openbill stork. These birds are known to migrate to the area during winter, making it the perfect time to visit the sanctuary.
This month’s newsletter has the following highlights:
- Shri.Rangarajan continues to translate a couple of shlokas from the rare book on Ramanathaswami Temple
- Usual work carried out by Hand in Hand Inclusive Development Services in “Solid waste management”
- Dr. A.Abirami, Programme Officer of the C.P.R. Environmental Educational Center, Chennai writes on the herbal plant – Coriander (Dhanyak)
- In Landscaping and Beautification, we covered the establishment of Nandavanam – Sacred Groves in Sri Ramanathaswamy temple
- In Maintenance of Traditional water bodies covers – Teertha Pooja, Shramadanam and Awareness programme
- In Livelihood – Eco-tourism, AI and Tailoring classes etc.
- In Social capital – Green Rameswaram Varga, Webinars and finally newsletter by the students and for the students of Rameswaram.
With best wishes,
Editorial Team
Green Rameswaram Project
Mahabeer Dharmasala
Rameswaram – 623526
Tamilnadu.
Ph: 04573 – 299496(office)
E-mail: greenrameswaram@gmail.com
Web: www.greenrameswaram.org