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December 2025, Vol.10; No.10

Dear Friends,

Namaskaram.

Amid raging flash floods in Indonesia, a rare and moving moment unfolded—an elephant rescuing a tiger. The scene spread swiftly across social media, not merely for its rarity, but for the quiet wisdom it carried.

Bound by nature yet divided by the food chain, these two creatures set aside instinct in the face of calamity. In the language of survival, they chose compassion over conflict. To enjoy the touching and inspiring moment, please click here.

Perhaps it is time we pause and learn from the wild—that even in the fiercest storms, empathy can rise above fear, and humanity can emerge where we least expect it. Indeed, empathy is the need of the hour for sustainable living, a value we strive to inculcate through our work in the “Green Resilient Rameswaram Project”.

This month’s newsletter has the following highlights:

Archaeology and Heritage: Pada Pooja at the Anandalaya and online Palsuvai Nigaltchi
Green Health: Dr. A. Abirami, Programme Officer, C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai, writes on the herbal plant — Rambutan
Livelihood: Coverage includes the various training programmes conducted during the period
Landscaping and Beautification: Planting and distribution of seedlings and awareness programme on avoiding plastic
Revival and Renovation of Teerthas: Poojas were performed at several sites, including the Maha Teertha Pooja at Ariyanachi Teertham.
Social Capital: Activities included Gita Jayanti, Anandalaya programmes, village and school-level competitions, and the newsletter prepared by the students and for the students of Rameswaram.

With best wishes,

Editorial Team
Green Rameswaram Project
Railway Feeder Road, Opp. To Hotel Vinayaka
Rameswaram – 623526
Ph: 04573 – 299496(office)
E-mail: greenrameswaram@gmail.com
Web: www.vknardep.org; www.greenrameswaram.org & www.vasudhaindia.in

Newsletters

Archaeology and Heritage

Green Rameswaram Trust

Pada pooja

A special Pāda Pūjā ceremony was organised at Anandalaya to inspire students to express gratitude, respect, and devotion towards their parents, who are regarded as their first teachers and guides. Students of Anandalaya participated with enthusiasm, accompanied by their parents and teachers.

Green Health

Herbal Garden (Muligai Vanam)
by Dr. A. Abirami C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai

Distribution and Habitat

Nephelium lappaceum L. commonly known as Rambutan with its origin in Malaysia belongs to the Sapindaceae family and grows in tropical and subtropical climate. It is a medium sized evergreen tree growing to a height of 12-20m. Leaves alternate, 10-30 cm long, pinnate with 3-11 leaflets, each leaflet 5-15cm wide and 10-30cm broad.

Livelihood Report

Green Rameswaram Trust

Training programme

In the month of December 06 Training programmes conducted and 30 Peoples attended. The training was mainly on Kitchen garden. The following points were covered.

Landscaping and Beautification

Green Rameswaram Trust

Planting flower seedlings

On December 4, 2025, 100 flowering plants were planted at the Sri Ramanathaswamy Temple Nandavanam. The programme was sponsored by the Inner Wheel Club of Rameswaram, and the plantation was carried out by Sri Parvathavarthini School Eco Club students, with the support of Inner Wheel Club members and Green Rameswaram staff.

Revival and Renovation of Traditional Water Bodies

Green Rameswaram Trust

Teertha Pooja

During this month, Teertha Poojas were performed at 13 traditional water bodies with the participation of 403 volunteers. Members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Teertha Mitras, and yoga students actively participated in conducting the poojas.