Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri range in the Western Ghats is the origin of the river. The source is located at an elevation of 1,341 m (4,400 ft) in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. This river has several dams built across to aid irrigation projects. There are hydro-electric projects on the river for generation of power. The river has served as a lifeline for … Continue reading Kaveri: The River that Kindled Innovation and Nurtured Civilisations
Sustanable Development Goals
Warning: The Western Ghats are on the brink of catastrophe, with 30% of their biodiversity vanishing by 2050. Climate change is here to stay, but together, we can make a difference. This urgent call to action presents the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in simple, easy-to-understand language. Discover how to protect our planet through: 17 SDGs explained in detail, Engaging stories from epics, anecdotes, and case studies Actionable information for teachers, students, parents, and responsible individuals The final chapter showcases activities for schools and highlights achievable SDGs without going out of the curriculum.. Join the movement to safeguard our planet – our only home. Key Features: The book has Easy-to-understand SDG explanations Inspiring stories and real-life examples Practical advice for individuals and schools A comprehensive handbook for sustainable living Take action now and be part of the solution.
Narmada: History, Legend, and Geology Carved in Time
Narmada is not merely a river but a sacred presence. In fact, there is an old saying: "Ganga sane, Yamuna pane, Narmada dershane" meaning that while one gains merit by bathing in the Ganga and drinking the Yamuna's waters, merely having darshan of the Narmada is considered sacred. It is believed that Narmada is older … Continue reading Narmada: History, Legend, and Geology Carved in Time
Godavari: The Dakshin Ganga of Legends and Empires
This is the sixth write-up on the sacred rivers of India. So far, The Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Indus and Narmada have been covered. The Godavari River is the second-longest river in India. It is referred to as the Dakshin Ganga (Ganges of the South). It originates in the Western Ghats near Triambak in Nashik, Maharashtra. … Continue reading Godavari: The Dakshin Ganga of Legends and Empires
Sindhu: The River that Named a Nation
The River That Shaped a Civilization The Indus River System is one of the world's longest rivers. Originating near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, the Indus River flows through Ladakh (India) and into Pakistan, where it empties into the Arabian Sea. This river system includes major left-bank tributaries (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) and where it … Continue reading Sindhu: The River that Named a Nation
Gupta Gamini – Tracking the Invisible Current – Part 1
The story of Saraswati cannot be contained within a single narrative stream. Like the river itself—visible in fragments, remembered in echoes, and rediscovered through inquiry—its journey flows across two distinct yet interconnected terrains. Part I traces Saraswati as memory and meaning: a river that nourished early settlements, shaped cultural imagination, and found enduring presence in … Continue reading Gupta Gamini – Tracking the Invisible Current – Part 1
The Saraswats – A Civilisation on the Move – Part 2
From River to People: The Saraswat Continuum If the story of Saraswati ended with the disappearance of a river, it would remain a matter of geological curiosity and mythic memory. But Saraswati did not simply vanish—it transformed. As its visible course faded, its cultural current found continuity in the people who once lived along its … Continue reading The Saraswats – A Civilisation on the Move – Part 2
Yamuna: A River of Reverence, A Cry for Renewal
The River on The Edge this is the second of the series under the theme Sacred Rivers and Their Living wisdom. Like the Ganges, the Yamuna is deeply venerated by Hindus and worshipped as a goddess. Nearly 57 million people depend on its waters, and it supplies about 70% of Delhi’s water needs. With an … Continue reading Yamuna: A River of Reverence, A Cry for Renewal
The Sacred Rivers and The Living Wisdom
This is a series covering the 7 sacred rivers of India, the myth that creates the religious fervour, the status of those rivers as they exist today, the economic, cultural efficacy and the effectiveness of the restoration work that is carried out. This is the first of the seires. From Moksha Dayini to Ecological crisis … Continue reading The Sacred Rivers and The Living Wisdom
Sacred Groves: India’s Living Tradition of Biodiversity Conservation and the Vision of SustainIable Development
Historical Roots of Ecological Resistance In 1730, Giridhar Bhandari, minister to Raja Abhai Singh of Marwar, arrived in the village of Khejarli to procure wood, reportedly for palace construction or lime production. When he and his soldiers demanded access to the village trees, Amrita Devi Bishnoi and the local community refused, asserting that the Khejri … Continue reading Sacred Groves: India’s Living Tradition of Biodiversity Conservation and the Vision of SustainIable Development
Sacred Waters, Sustainable Futures: Temple Ponds & SDG 6
Part of the series: India’s Timeless Water Wisdom This passage is adapted from my book The Ultimate To Do List for Humanity. Readers interested in exploring the idea further may refer to the book. It is available on Amazon.in at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DL5BP86N How Much Rainwater Can We Harvest? What if the solution to India’s growing water crisis is … Continue reading Sacred Waters, Sustainable Futures: Temple Ponds & SDG 6