November 2024, Vol.9; No.09
Dear Friends,
Namaskaram.
Rameswaram witnessed an unprecedented rainfall of 411 mm (16 inches) in just 10 hours, marking a historic milestone in 125 years. Historic special rains. In three hours alone, Rameswaram recorded 362 mm (14.25 inches), akin to a sheet of water pouring down. A few people termed the event a “Super Cloud Burst” rather than a regular cloudburst.
This is a sign of Global Warming and unusual weather pattern. We have been working on these issues since last decade and have decided to have a digital exhibition – Vasudhaa – The Mother Earth, at Kanyakumari which will address the issues of Sustainable living. The exhibition will be inaugurated on 12th January 2025.
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 – Malabar Spinach (Kodi Pasalai)
- In Landscaping and Beautification, we covered the establishment of Micro Forests at Arjuna and Bhima Teertham
- Regular Teertha Poojas
- In Livelihood – Eco-tourism and Tailoring classes
- In Social capital – Sadhana Diwas, Students competitions, Palsuvai Nigalchi 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