RIVER--------- A LIFE LINE FOR HUMAN CIVILIZATION


The existence of life mostly depends on the natural resources like water , air and food. If one out of these  diminishes then it becomes a threatening object for the survival of human existence. Though this is very known fact that all ancient civilization grew faster at the bank of river .But the life pattern changes according to the situation of the environment. The growth of human civilization in all spheres occurs due to the inquisitive necessity for human society.  The trial to fulfill the necessity compel to discover so many modern method to easy the life style. unknowingly it effects our environment so badly now that its difficult to live life normally. In this way , we experience how global warming gradually effect our environment and it directly put pressure on the untimely climate change . But , the main subject for concerning is to think about the condition of river.
The flow of water at the river bed is gradually receding due to climate change . I personally have experience about the condition of river Ganga . One of my personal tour to Haridwar had seen the speed flow of water  and its deepness at the year 1995. Never think one day river Ganga will became face the scarcity of water. The environmentalist are warning so many times in different awareness programme and in many conferences that the life saver river Ganga will one day a fatal for the people of India . My recent visit again on 2018 to Haridwar and different tourist locations near River Ganga gave me enough chance to realize the threatening matter for the river.

I did not see the same flow of speed of water in Ganga river.At  some point i realized that there must be so many reasons that is effecting the river which are the life line for the people of India.While moving towards the upper most northern part of India land sliding at the hilly areas are the regular norms for everyday. It is not only effecting to the ecology  system but also it disturb the regular life of normal human society.Each and every tourist locations at Uttarakhanda, WORK AT PROGRESS ,DRIVE SLOW...these banner we crossed in every check post. Lobourers were through out day were busy to blast the hills for widening the roads. Numbers of tress at the hill areas are falling down due to this work.

The recent reviews from scientists has come out regarding the climate change hits the glaciers at Himalaya. 76% glaciers of Himalayas have shown loss in area of ice cover.The retreat will impact the water level in the Ganga.

The recent reviews from scientists has come out about the status of glaciers and how in future effect to the Himalayan river.Chaturanga glacier , a tributary of the gangotri glacier is retreating at a considerable rate and may vanish in future.the retreating glacier is another example of the impact of climate change and it will effects water flow in the Ganga , fed by the Gangotri.

Numerous efforts from government policies for saving the river may not help us to protect the condition of river.Its the responsibility of each and every individual to take steps in various method to protect our environment . The greediness of  accumulating so many materials in one time compels us to destroy the natural resources from our earth. So, be aware . At least as a civilized human being we should make effort for saving this Earth by planting numerous samplings at open and hill areas. At least it can save our climate and the life saving glaciers may not recede in future. Try not to throw any waste materials at the rivers . Create awareness among the community who are living near the river bank not to pour any industrial wastage at the river. Its not the duty of the government to look after the healthy condition of river but each one of us should take pledge to save the river. so that our so called modern civilization will exist beautifully for longer.

                                          NEELAKANTHA  -------A VICTORY OVER KAL

Time is very strange matter  to realize its importance. Every action as if revolves around it. The answer always hide in mystery . If we try to get its result then its not possible. Because, incidents happen repeatedly as per its own way. Yes, no body has any power to control over time.  An unknown force compelled me to visit Kalinjer Fort just 105 km from Khajuraho. A fort of mesmerizing beauty and keep a history of many dynasties within the wall of the fort. The famous 7 entrance gate  towards the fort creates a sensation to know more about the history.Though  Kalinjer Fort is  situated at Vindhyanchal Mountain but the heritage monuments and a list of temples gives a glimpses of our rich cultural value and architectural importance.

Neelkanth Temple which is situated in the premises of Kalinjer Fort, is a must visit place for those who are ardent lover of epic and to know more about the history of existing sculpture.once reached at the destination the crippling silence of the area imposed to think more about the time. After crossing too many stairs one would reach at the entrance of the temple.

 Not too many devotees were there at the moment of any general day. The numbers of crowd increased only at Amabasya and Shivratri festival.Once the prominent temple of Kalinjer fort is now  in a devastating stage.  As if the whole surrounding is trying to portray the debacle of time. But, Neelkanth stood as a miracle for all human being .It is believed that The Supreme Lord SHIVA took the poison and hold it at His throat to save all creatures. Soon after that His Throat changed into blue colour and named as NEELKANTH. He meditated here at this place to get rid of that pain. Water spring has been falling spontaneously on the Shiva linga since the time memorial  till now. The victory of controlling of time came to His authority.Kal Bhirav is also there on the wall of outer side of temple. Different Statues of God and the presence of beautiful architecture style of temple shows the intensity of Shaiva culture at the period of ancient time.

The present one story of temple gave a clear pictures of its beauty . Once the 7 storied temple attracted the attention of foreign invaders to grab its wealth and it was too difficult to won at the battle field.The foundation stone of Fort had laid by the famous ruler of Chandels Raja Chandra Verma but so many ancient epics and puranas mentioned the importance of Neelkanth Temple in their sciptures.

It was a great experience to visit such a wonderful place of India and got chance to interact with the loacal priests of that temple who gave us interesting tales regarding the temple . Though not ready to leave that place immediately but Time of sunset gave us indication to leave carefully as the monkey menace was also there .