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Mythological History, Traditional Practices and Plant Diversity of Deoria Tal: a Sacred Wetland of Garhwal Himalaya, India Sheetal Chaudhary1* and Ramesh C
International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences________________________________ ISSN 2319–1414 Vol. 9(2), 20-27, April (2020) Int. Res. J. Environmental Sci. Mythological history, traditional practices and plant diversity of deoria tal: a sacred wetland of Garhwal Himalaya, India Sheetal Chaudhary1* and Ramesh C. Sharma2 1Himalayan College, Roorkee Institute of Technology, Puhana, Roorkee-247667, India 2Department of Environmental Sciences, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar Garhwal 246174, Uttarakhand, India [email protected] Available online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me Received 1st July 2019, revised 29th November 2019, accepted 22nd January 2020 Abstract Religious beliefs, fairs, traditions, and cultural practices of himalayan people always play an important role in the conservation of biodiversity and management of natural resources. The Himalayan flora is rich and diverse with varying altitude, climate, and ecological habitats. The present study encompasses on the mythological history, traditional practices and plant diversity of the sacred wetland Deoria Tal, which is located in the lap of Garhwal Himalaya, surrounded by rich vegetation and snowy mountains ranges. A survey was undertaken for the study of plant diversity of the wetland from its understory and upper limits. A total number of 10 tree species, 11 shrubs and 21 herbs with their ethnomedicinal properties were recorded during the study period of two years from April 2014-March 2016. Keywords: Garhwal Himalaya, Mahabharata, Myths, Mela, Sacred wetland. Introduction aquatic biodiversity and therefore helps in conservation of biodiversity. The local people of Garhwal Himalaya depend on The word Himalaya is derived from the Sanskrit word him plants for fuel, fodder, wood (agricultural implements) and, (snow) and alaya (home), which means abode of snow. -
THE DOON from MUSSOORIE the Great Wide Plain in Deep Blue
78 I HAVE LOVED BEAUTY LIF E IN THE MOUNTAINS 79 THE DOON FROM MUSSOORIE Moody. temperamental, bright, s it an enchanted city drowned Changing with the changing light, I In the days of long ago, The Doon now lowers, dark with storm Or is this an illusion found Or quickly melts in laughter gay' In the sun's bright glow? In her captivating way. Whate'er it is, it seems to me Or clouds descend and swiftly form As though I looked beneath the sea, A billowing ocean. Then it seems And saw a country wondrous fair, To drown anew my land of dreams. Strangely lovely, strangely bright, Drowned in clear, translucent light, When the skies are starred at night Haunting beauty lingering there. And the crystal atmosphere Makes the stars and lights appear In the far beyond the plain Scintillating, clear and bright, Is girdled by a mountain chain, Then smiles my heart, my heart is glad The Swaliks clothed in distant blue, To watch those miles in sable clad; Through clouds and sunshine changing ever, For or: the darkness I see flung And in effortless endeavour, A radiant, diamond necklace strung Creating co lour schemes anew. With twinkling stars or shining eyes, And as I look, what should I see? The great wide plain in deep blue green, - A point of light move steadily, - Broad silver rivers flow between Perhaps a car, perhaps a train Fair fields and forests. Cities lie Cleaves the darkness of the plain. Dreaming, peacefully at rest I know that life is stirring there Upon that rich and ample breast, Inhab itin g my ci ty fair. -
Research Article
International Journal of Information Research and Review, December, 2019 International Journal of Information Research and Review Vol. 06, Issue, 12, pp.6612-6617, December, 2019 RESEARCH ARTICLE TO STUDY CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATION PATTERN IN JAUNSAR BAWAR *Jagriti Basera and Dr. Anjali Chahuhan Research Scholar, Mewar University, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan Article History Received 10th September, 2019; Received in revised form 14th October, 2019; Accepted 29th November, 2019; Published online 30th December, 2019 Copyright © 2018, Jagriti Basera and Anjali Chahuhan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricte d use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. INTRODUCTION Human beings are engaged in a variety of co mmunication Don’t embrace technology for technology’s sake. Use process; intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and mass commonsense to determine when to use new media and when communication, the last one being unique in the sense that it to use more traditional methods. It’s great to have electronic differs somewhat from other forms of communication because relationships, but we always need old fashioned human contact of a mechanical device interposed between sender and receiver. -Moshe Triwaks One way to analyze communication is to present it in the form of a model. Indian society has been broadly divided into tribal, Communication is universal to all human beings and is central rural and urban societies on the basis of their geographical to our lives. In fact, it regulates and shapes all human behavior. surroundings and socio-cultural characteristics. Tribals live in Dreaming, talking with someone, arguing in a discussion, relative isolation marked with distinct culture, language and speaking in a public, participating in a traditional cultural religion. -
Population Status of Commercially Important Medicinal Plants in Dehradun Forest Division, Uttarakhand (India)
Available online at www.notulaebiologicae.ro Print ISSN 2067-3205; Electronic 2067-3264 Notulae Scientia Biologicae Not Sci Biol, 2013, 5(2):175-182 Population Status of Commercially Important Medicinal Plants in Dehradun Forest Division, Uttarakhand (India) Ninad B. RAUT1* , Umeshkumar L. TIWARI1 , Bhupendra S. ADHIKARI1 , Gopal S. RAWAT1, 2 , Srikant CHANDOLA3 1 Wildlife Institute of India, Department of Habitat Ecology, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248 001, Uttarakhand, P. O. Box no. 18, India; [email protected] (*corresponding author) 2 Ecosystem Services, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Khumaltar, Kathmandu, G. P. O. Box 3226, Nepal 3 Uttaranchal Forest Development Corporation, Aranya Vikas Bhawan, 73, Nehru Road, Dehradun 248001, Uttarakhand, India Abstract The objective of forest management in the tropics, in recent decades, has shifted from timber production to biodiversity conservation and maintenance of life support system. However, past forestry practices have greatly influenced the structure of plant communities, preponderance of foreign invasive species, populations of high value medicinal plants as well as other non-wood forest products. We assessed the abundance and distribution of medicinal plants in managed and undisturbed forests of Dehradun Forest Division (DFD), Uttarakhand (India). A total of 80 transects (each 1 km long) were laid in various categories of forest types in DFD. This paper deals with distribution, availability and regeneration status of five commercially important species viz., Justicia adhatoda, Aegle marmelos, Phyllanthus emblica, Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula, across different forest types. The study reveals that open canopy forest patches, Lantana infested patches and Acacia catechu-Dalbergia sissoo (Khair -Shisam) woodlands in the eastern part of the DFD have excellent potential for the production and sustainable harvest of Justicia adhatoda. -
Study of Glaciers in Himalaya (IHR): Observations and Assessments (Himalayan Glaciological Programme)
Study of Glaciers in Himalaya (IHR): Observations and Assessments (Himalayan Glaciological Programme) Dwarika P. DOBHAL dobhal.dp@gmail,com National Correspondent, India for WGMS Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (An Autonomous Institute of DST, Govt. of India) Dehra Dun The Himalaya Structurally, Geologically, Ecologically and Climatically the most Diverse Region on Earth. 1. Greater Himalaya 2. Lesser Himalaya 3. Shivalik 1 2 I N D I A 3 Greater Himalaya Lesser Himalaya Shivalik Tropical Temperate Alpine Altitude Upto 1300 m a.s.l 1300 m ‐ < 3500 m a.s.l. >3500 m a.s.l. Precipitation Rainfall (1000‐2500 mm) Rainfall (1000‐1500 mm) Snowfall Temperature 20 °C –30 °C 10 °C –20 °C 5 °C –10 °C Characteristics Broad Leaved/swamp Flora Coniferous Species Snow & Glaciers Glacier System‐Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) Number of Glaciers: 9575 Glacierized area : ~ 37466km2 Jammu & Kashmir Himachal Uttarakhand Sikkim INDIA Arunachal State Glaciers Area (Km2)Average Size (Km2)Glacier (%) Jammu & Kashmir 5262 29163 10. 24 61.8 Himachal Pradesh 2735 4516 3.35 8.1 Uttarakhand 968 2857 3. 87 18.1 Sikkim 449 706 1.50 8.7 Arunachal Pradesh 162 223 1.40 3.2 (Raina and Srivastava, 2008) Distribution of Glaciers number, Ice Volume and Area 70.00 30.00 66.42% Glaciers no.% Area % 26.59% 60.00 Ice Volume % 25.00 50.00 20.00 18.39% 40.00 (%) no. (%) 15.00 12.93% 30.00 12.25% 26.14% 27.49% Volume 9.21% 10.00 20.00 Glaciers 6.86% 12.82% 14.33% 5.53% 13.61% Glaciers 4.04% 4.18% 5.00 10.00 9.44% 6.87% 6.88% 4.27% 4.12% 4.45% 1.16% 0.49% 0.41% 0.57% 0.21% 0.12% -
Rehabilitation of Srinagar Water Supply System Initial Environmental
Initial Environmental Examination Project Number: 47229-001 December 2014 IND: Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Submitted by Uttarakhand Jal Santhan, Jal Bhawan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand This report has been submitted to ADB by the Uttarakhand Jal Santhan, Jal Bhawan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand and is made publicly available in accordance with ADB’s public communications policy (2011). It does not necessarily reflect the views of ADB. Initial Environmental Examination July 2014 India: Rehabilitation of Water Supply System of Uttarkashi under Uttarakhand Emergency Assistance Project Prepared by State Disaster Management Authority, Government of India, for the Asian Development Bank. This initial environmental examination is a document of the State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Uttarakhand. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. 2 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank BOD Bio Chemical Oxygen Demand CO Carbon Mono Oxide CFE Consent for Establishment CH4 Methane CFO Consent for Operation DO Dissolve Oxygen dB Decibel IEE Initial Environmental Examination EA Executing Agency EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EC Environmental -
Gori River Basin Substate BSAP
A BIODIVERSITY LOG AND STRATEGY INPUT DOCUMENT FOR THE GORI RIVER BASIN WESTERN HIMALAYA ECOREGION DISTRICT PITHORAGARH, UTTARANCHAL A SUB-STATE PROCESS UNDER THE NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN INDIA BY FOUNDATION FOR ECOLOGICAL SECURITY MUNSIARI, DISTRICT PITHORAGARH, UTTARANCHAL 2003 SUBMITTED TO THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA NEW DELHI CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................................................................................ 4 The authoring institution. ........................................................................................................... 4 The scope. .................................................................................................................................. 5 A DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA ............................................................................... 9 The landscape............................................................................................................................. 9 The People ............................................................................................................................... 10 THE BIODIVERSITY OF THE GORI RIVER BASIN. ................................................ 15 A brief description of the biodiversity values. ......................................................................... 15 Habitat and community representation in flora. .......................................................................... 15 Species richness and life-form -
Source of the Sacred Ganges with Shadow of the Mighty Shivling
SOURCE OF THE SACRED GANGES WITH SHADOW OF THE MIGHTY SHIVLING This trek and tour visits a remote and highly spectacular part of the Indian Himalaya. Garhwal, celebrated in Hindu mythology and religion is locally known as the ‘Abode of the Gods’. In this massif, beyond the Hindu shrine at Gangotri, the mighty Ganges River has its source. Emerging from a glacier, this great river rushes down to the plains in a torrential flurry. Our itinerary includes two short treks. The first trek is a warm up and takes us off the beaten track from the small village of Raithal to Dayara Bugyal “Nature's Own Gardens” and Bakaria Top for great panoramic views of the Garhwal Himalaya. We then move on to Gangotri where the trek starts from Gangotri Temple, dedicated to Mother Goddess Ganga on the bank of Bhagirathi River which is the main tributary of Ganga River. Winding through Bhojbasa, Gaumukh source of the Sacred Ganges, and continue trek to The massif overlooks the sprawling meadow of Tapovan at 4,463 meters, which is considered as one of the alpine meadows in India and is crisscrossed by several small streams and dotted with flowering plants. And where Shivaling and other mighty peaks are almost close enough to touch. We also visit the holy town of Haridwar where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills, Rishikesh on the banks of the Ganges located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India, it is known as the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas' and 'Yoga Capital of the World'. -
Chardham Yatra 2020
CHAR DHAM YATRA 2020 Karnali Excursions Nepal 1 ç Om Namah Shivaya CHARDHAM YATRA 2020 Karnali Excursions, Nepal www.karnaliexcursions.com CHAR DHAM YATRA 2020 Karnali Excursions Nepal 2 Fixed Departure Dates Starts in Delhi Ends in Delhi 1. 14 Sept, 2020 28 Sept, 2020 2. 21 Sept, 2020 5 Oct, 2020 3. 28 Sept, 2020 12 Oct, 2020 India is a big subject, with a diversity of culture of unfathomable depth, and a long Yatra continuum of history. India offers endless opportunities to accumulate experiences Overview: and memories for a lifetime. Since very ancient >> times, participating in the Chardham Yatra has been held in the highest regard throughout the length and breadth of India. The Indian Garhwal Himalayas are known as Dev-Bhoomi, the ‘Abode of the Gods’. Here is the source of India’s Holy River Ganges. The Ganges, starting as a small glacial stream in Gangotri and eventually travelling the length and breadth of India, nourishing her people and sustaining a continuum of the world’s most ancient Hindu Culture. In the Indian Garhwal Himalayas lies the Char Dham, 4 of Hinduism’s most holy places of pilgrimage, nestled in the high valleys of the Himalayan Mountains. Wearing the Himalayas like a crown, India is a land of amazing diversity. Home to more than a billion people, we will find in India an endless storehouse of culture and tradition amidst all the development of the 21st century! CHAR DHAM YATRA 2020 Karnali Excursions Nepal 3 • A complete darshan of Char Dham: Yamunotri, Trip Gangotri, Kedharnath and Badrinath. -
Geo-Hydrological Studies for Augmentation of Spring Discharge in the Western Himalaya
Geo-Hydrological Studies for Augmentation of Spring Discharge in the Western Himalaya Final Technical Report (1 April 2004 – 30 Sept. 2007) Admn. Appv. No. 23/26/2002-R&D/1108 Ministry of Water Resources, GOI, New Delhi G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand PROJECT PERSONNEL Principal Investigator: Dr. G.C.S. Negi Co-Investigator: Dr. Varun Joshi Junior Research Fellow: Mr. Manvendra Nayal Mr. Mukesh Sati 1 CONTENTS CHAPTER NO. CONTENTS PAGE NO. 1 Introduction 1 2 Methodology 4 3 Geology of the Study Area 12 4 Soil Physical Properties in the Spring 22 Catchment Area 5 Geohydrological Description of the Springs 32 6 Water Quality of Springs 58 7 Summary 65 References 69 2 CHAPTER-1 INTRODUCTION In the western Himalayan mountains springs are the main sources of fresh water for drinking and other household use. Springs occur where sloping ground and impermeable strata intersect with the ground water table. The water sources of such springs, in most cases are unconfined aquifers where the water flows under gravity. Spring water discharge fluctuations owe primarily due to rainfall pattern in the recharge area or more precisely stated, to variation in the amount of rainwater that is able to infiltrate the ground and recharge the ground water. Marked variation in the discharge following rainfall indicates rapid infiltration of rainwater and recharge of the groundwater in colluvial-related springs, and discharge curves show strongly periodic seasonal rhythm. Superimposed on these variations is a periodic (monthly) fluctuation resulting from occasional heavy rainfalls, generally in the rainy season. -
The Bagpipe Treks
1 THE BAGPIPE TREKS Small Treks in Lower hills of Kumaun and Himachal Many times I had to visit Delhi for a short visit from Mumbai. Dealing with babus and the bureaucracy in the capital city could be quite exhausting. So to relax, I would meet my friend, philosopher and guide, the famous writer, Bill Aitken . As we had lunch, watching cricket and talking mountains, he would suggest several ideas enough to fill in a year of trekking. Bill specialises and believes in ‘A Lateral Approach to the Himalaya’1 and would firmly suggest ‘more of the lesser’. I would tuck the information away in my mind and when an opportunity arose, I would go on these small treks from Delhi. Some were 10 days and some were only 4 days (return). We called them ‘The Bagpipe Treks’. Chiltha Ridge One such trip was along the well-trodden path to the Pindari glacier. We travelled from Delhi by an overnight train to Kathgodam, drove to Almora and reached Loharkhet, the starting point of this popular route. Our friends Harsingh and others from the nearby Harkot village were waiting for us with all arrangements. We crossed Dhakuri pass the next day enjoying wonderful views. Staying in rest houses, we enjoyed the forest via Khati and Dwali. The Pindari trail may be overcrowded or too popular but it is still beautiful. We retraced our steps back to Khati and climbed up a ridge to the east of village and were soon on the Chiltha Devi dhar (ridge). We spent the first night at Brijaling dhar and were rewarded with exquisite views of Pindari glacier and Nanda Kot peak. -
Rejuvenation of Rispana River System” and the Same May Be Submitted to [email protected] & [email protected]
Comments/Suggestions are invited from all the stakeholders (Government Departments, Academic institutions and others associated with revival of Rispana) on draft report submitted by “National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee” for “ Preparation of Strategic Land and Water Management Plan for Rejuvenation of Rispana River System” and the same may be submitted to [email protected] & [email protected] Draft Report PREPARATION OF STRATEGIC LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR REJUVENATION OF RISPANA RIVER SYSTEM Submitted to Irrigation Department, Govt. of Uttarakhand Dehradun National Institute of Hydrology, Jal Vigyan Bhawan, Roorkee (Uttarakhand) – 247667 November 2019 STUDY GROUP A Team of following Scientists and Supporting Staff of National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee worked in this project. Team of Scientists 1 Dr. R.P. Pandey, Scientist G Principal Investigator (PI) 2 Dr. J.V. Tyagi, Scientist G Co-PI 3 Dr Pradeep Kumar, Scientist C Co-PI 4 Dr. Rajesh Singh, Scientist C Co-PI 5 Dr. Sumant Kumar, Scientist C Co-PI 6 Sh. N.K. Bhatnagar, Scientist B Co-PI 7 Sh. Hukam Singh, Scientist B Co-PI 8 Dr R. P. Singh, Hydrogeologist Consultant Team of Supporting Staff 9 Mrs. Anju Chaudhary, SRA 10 Sh. Rakesh Goel, Tech. Gr. I 11 Sh. Y.K. Sharma, Tech. Gr. I 12 Sh. Naresh Kumar, Tech. Gr. II 13 Sh. Pankaj Kumar, Tech Gr. III Draft Report PREPARATION OF STRATEGIC LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR REJUVENATION OF RISPANA RIVER SYSTEM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Uttarakhand Irrigation Department, Dehradun entrusted this study to National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee to prepare a suitable plan for land and water management interventions in the Rispana river catchment for enhancing lean season flows in the river.