November 2025
Read Coverting Letter – Rama’s squirrel calling …..
Dear Friends,
Namaskaram.
Wildlife Conservation Day is observed annually on December 4th, dedicated to raising global awareness about the protection of endangered species, the conservation of biodiversity, and the urgent need to address threats such as habitat loss and illegal wildlife trade. The day also highlights the vital role wildlife plays in sustaining healthy ecosystems and encourages sustainable living through both individual and collective efforts.
In this spirit, the Green Rameswaram Project team, in its own humble yet meaningful way—much like the squirrel’s contribution in the Ramayana—organized several activities to support these objectives. These included planting flowering trees, conducting various competitions in schools and villages, and creating widespread awareness about building a “Green, Resilient Rameswaram.”
This month’s newsletter has the following highlights:
- Archaeology and Heritage: Shri Rangarajan continues to translate select shlokas from the rare text on the Ramanathaswami Temple. Activities also included the Pasumai Mahalir SHG meeting, the online Palsuvai Nigaltchi, and Pada Pooja at the Anandalaya.
- Green Health: Dr. A. Abirami, Programme Officer, C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai, writes on the herbal plant—Peanut (Verkkadalai).
- Livelihood: Coverage includes the various training programmes conducted during the period.
- Landscaping and Beautification: Tree plantation programmes were undertaken at multiple locations.
- Revival and Renovation of Teerthas: Teertha cleaning activities and poojas were performed at several sites, including the Maha Teertha Pooja at Amutha and Deva Teertham.
- Social Capital: Activities included Sadhana Diwas celebrations, 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
Mahabeer Dharmasala
Rameswaram – 623526
Tamilnadu.
Ph: 04573 – 222296(office)
E-mail: greenrameswaram@gmail.com
Web: www.vknardep.org; www.greenrameswaram.org & www.vasudhaindia.in
Newsletters
Archaeology and Heritage
by C.Rangarajan, Chennai
This classical work on Sri Ramanatha Swami of Rameswaram was composed by “Palapattadai Chokkanatha Pillai”. This work was discovered by Sri U.Ve.Saminatha Iyer after comparing multiple versions. He also wrote a commentary on this rare text.
Green Health
by Dr. A. Abirami C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai
Distribution and Habitat
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), also known as groundnut, belonging to legume family Fabaceae is found all over the world and it is cultivated in all tropical and sub-tropical regions. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing 20 to 90 cm tall.
Livelihood Report
Training programme
A training programme was conducted on 12th November, with 10 participants in attendance. The session focused primarily on Kitchen Gardening
Landscaping and Beautification
Flower Plantation Land Beautification Activity
On November 14, a meaningful environmental initiative was organized at Shriram Creative Vidyalaya School, where 20 seed balls were distributed to the students as part of a tree plantation awareness campaign. The program aimed to encourage young learners to contribute toward environmental conservation through simple yet impactful actions.
Revival and Renovation of Traditional Water Bodies
Teertha Cleaning
8 Teerthas were cleaned by Thiru.Murugan in October 2025. (i) Draupadi (ii) Brahma (iii) Parshuram (iv) Deva (v) Amutha (vi) Naga (vii) Ramar and (viii) Veera
Social Capital
Sadhana Divas
Sadhana Divas is celebrated every year. This year, the celebration was held at 15 locations with the participation of about 365 people.
Green Rameswaram Newsletter
For students….
From students ..
63rd issue – November 2025
