World Water Day....22nd March

Water is one of the prime element in life. Without water no one can survive. Without water nothing can survive. Being a vital component of life in earth, today about 700 millions of people are not having safe source of water around or close to their houses. In the whole world water is becoming scarce especially during summer months. The use of contaminated water by the people is creating lots of health hazards. World Water Day is set apart to tackle the issues related to water crisis all over the world.
The theme for 2017 is 'Why Wastewater?'
Let us focus on the reuse of waste water from our homes and society back to nature to conserve the nutrients of the soil and rise the water table of open wells, lakes, rivers and dams. The waste water from homes can be effectively utilise for the courtyard cultivation by collecting and distributing through drip system of irrigation. By taking action 'how to reuse the waste water from our homes' will become a great project to revive our homestead cultivation and make it green in summer to produce enough veggies and fruits and increase the reuse of water being wasted from our daily use.

A True Love Story of 1960's in Mukkam, Kozhikode, Kerala

Iruvazhanjipuzha

I saw the biographical romantic film "Ennu Ninte Moideen" written and directed by R.S. Vimal at San Antonio. The film is based on the real life story of Moideen and Kanchanamala which took place in the 1960s in Mukkam, Kozhikode. They belong in different religions and the inter religious marriages were not at all permitted in that time. Even in the strict restrictions the couple some how managed to communicate in their own language and through their intimate maids and friends. After several failed attempts to elope finally they were able to obtain the passport and elope to America. The tragedy was waiting to depart them for ever in the form of a boat mishap. While returning with their passport from the city Moideen drowned in the river Iruvazhinjippuzha in July 1982 when they were in their early forties. Moideen's mother holds her back from committing suicide and took her to Moideen's house where she lived as the unmarried widow of a bachelor determinedly serving the community in his name B.P.Moideen Seva Mandir and B.P.Moideen library.

Team with the real life heroine

As part of our social activities thought to meet her at her library along with our team from Aluva. Back from USA, the programme was sort out, got permission and it happened on 28th December 2015. The meeting of the real life heroine made us to be proud of a her who lived for true love. No one can love in her way. This is the special way of love. The way she turned her tragic love life into a service oriented social life in her lover's name is unique and divine. Her love has been about sacrifice and service. Everyday she is very busy with the charity works at Seva mandir, B.P.Moideen library, short stay home for distressed and lonely women which are headed by her. She is working hard to build up her dreams to serve the society around her. Our team experienced and enjoyed the love showered on us even she is so busy and observed her wholehearted dedication and devotion towards service to empower and uplift women and girls.

Sarojini Nangiaramma....Living legend of Koodiyattam and Koothu...

receiving award from our H'ble President on Oct 5th 2016.

 Sarojini Nagiaramma, the senior most and veteran of Koodiyattam and Koothu performs with grace and elegancy even in the age of great 77. She has been bestowed the Central Sangeet Natak Academy award for 2015 for her continuous contribution to Indian theatre as a Koodiyattam artist. Her name is scripted in history being the fist Nangiar to receive the national award. She cherish the great moment to receive the award from our Honourable President on 5th Oct 2016. She is greatly thankful to the Almighty for the opportunity of performing Sreekrishnacharitham Nangiarkoothu at Meghadoot theatre, New Delhi along with her family on Oct 7th 2016 after the receipt of the award. Born in Edanad near Aluva as the child of Koodiyattam couples she was trained in this temple art at the age of five by her mother Ammukutty Nagiaramma. The friendship and research with precious books of her father on the art was the gateway of her scientific knowledge of both Koodiyattam and Koothu. The art is presented in the traditional temple theatre known as koothambalam. The solo play is on the legends of Lord Krishna based on the verses interpreted through mime and dance. Being a temple art she performs in temples only to keep up the tradition. Now she is in the field for the past seventy years. Both her sons Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambiar and Edanad Ramachandran Nambiar are Mizhavu artists. She is the 'Guru' of her grandchildren who are already in the passion of learning the art form. Her dedication and devotion is the driving force to stay active in the field.

Costume of the art

Demo for us at AIWC, Aluva

Aluva AIWC library team

with grandkids

Proud to pose with the legend

Festival of Aluva....Shivrathri

 The celebration of Shivrathri in Aluva of Ernakulam district in Kerala is very famous. The Shivrathri festival is celebrated in the month of Kumbham in Malayalam calendar which falls in February-March. It is celebrated at the Shiv temple situated on the banks of Periyar river. The river bank is known as Aluva Manalpuram which means land with sand. Succeding the holy night of Shivrathri pilgrims offer 'Bali' (sacrifice) by observing fasting to their ancestors who are no more.

 The stalls installed for purchasing, exhibition, eatables, information and education, adventure rides and shows for children and grownups are a great spot to spend with family and friends. The evenings are very much crowded. It will remain for about a month to entertain the people.

Beauty of Light that Glitters on River Periyar...

 The images were captured on Shivrathri festival. On seeing the pictures I was so happy to see the beauty of light glitters. The bridge in the background is only for pedestrians to up and down the temple of Lord Shiva at Aluva. It was inaugurated last year. The bridge is illuminated and the light that glitters on the water is a feast to the eyes. The mind will really turn poetic observing the beautiful picturesque scene. Lots of people will come to Aluva to worship in the temple and enjoy the festival of Shivrathri with their friends and relatives. Shivrathri festival is the signature of our beautiful city which is only one kilometre away from Aluva railway station and 10 kilometres away from Kochi airport.

A Lively Day with Inmates at Thanalil....

Joined the inmates of Thanalil along with committee members for a lively interaction on positive thoughts. It turned to a musical programme where we together sang the melodies of 50's and 60's. All were curious and interested to participate in the programme. The happiness of the inmates was the real treat of the day.

Photo spots at Kingdom of Dreams

 We a team of five got a golden opportunity to visit Kingdom of Dreams during our programme at Gurgaon. We accepted the invitation of our young friend and we all were in the opinion we had a great time and lovely photos from the visit. I would like to share some of the photos which we took inside. A worth place to visit. If you are at Gurgaon do not miss this wonderful spot.

#BeBoldForChange

Today, 8th March, 'International Women's Day'. All the medias including newspapers, TV channels, radio programmes are covering, highlighting, appreciating, recognising, motivating and encouraging women and girls. Part of our library seminar we took part in the joint venture of Thaluk library and Thuravoor Charitra library at SNDP hall Thuravoor. About 300 plus women participated in the programme. Our Library President Smt. K. Droupady Amma, 83, was honoured for her dedicated services to the library continuously for the last 40 years. She is a role model to the womanhood. She is courageous, she is curious, she is confident and she is committed. The message she gave to us is, 'keep your mind out of fear, keep your mind out of selfishness, hold your head straight and stand on your on feet to enjoy freedom and serve the mankind'. No one can defeat you, you are the only one to let down yourself. Remember, the tortoise can move when the head is out. No doubt at all, put your head out to be bold for the change around'.

Do things Wholeheartedly to make it Great....

In our everyday life we can see people are making excuses.
If we invite some for a seminar they will have excuses.
If we decide to have a pleasure trip they will have excuses.
If we want to go some where they will have conditions.
Likewise they are doing things or accepting to do things because
1. Somebody insist to do.
2. To do as part of obligation.
3. To fulfil a duty.
4. To do a deed with dedication and enjoyment.
It is best to do things in our life with great pleasure to be happy and peaceful. If not the result is unhappiness of both doer and receiver. Make it a habit to do things with contentment to live a great life. If so you are serving the universe.

Love Nature to find Beauty in Everything

 Nature is great.
Nature is the symbol of beauty.
Nature is medicine.
Nature is a teacher.
Nature protects and support us.
Nature is marvellous.
Nature makes you understand better.
Enjoy nature to explore yourself.