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2019-01-05T01:46:00.000-08:00

SECRETS ABOUT THE MOST ROMANTIC AND ATTRACTIVE PLACE IN THE WORLD

The Bioluminescent beaches

It might sound wiered to imagine, the beach with its own natural light in the night. One can only imagine the scene only in the "Fairytales".
But it is real and enchanting to know that ,there is a beach down the Maldives that look like something out of a science-fiction fairytale.

The Bioluminescent Beach, most romantic and attractive tourist place in the world:-
It is one of the most romantic tourist place in the world and you can capture the beauty of this naturally magical experience.It is a popular tourist attraction due to its natural occuring bioluminescence.You can watch the fish swim through the water with a glowing trail. The Bioluminescent walks where you can witness the "stars below your feet"

The secret behind the luminescene of the beach:-

It might sound like a scene from out of this world, but this natural phenamenon is real and takes place at selective beaches around the world and Mudhdhoo island of maldives is one of them.

"The light producing natural phenamenon is known as Bioluminescence, is the chemical reaction within the living organism present in the sea water which produces light". Moreover the sea is vast and full of unknown creatures, it is believed that there are several marine animals which are capable of performing light producing action.

So, there is no secret but a microorganism called "phytoplankton/plankton" involved behind the mesmerising shining beach.The aquatic microbes are bioluminescent in nature and radiate a vibrant blue light under sea. Therefore, because of this micro-organism the sea shorelines lightup in the magical manner.

Many forms of marine life- from bacteria to algae to jellyfish and even sharks- lightup via a chemical reaction that occures within their bodies or as the result of their intake of small creatures with bioluminescent capabilities. Most organism uses their light organs to flash for periods of less than a second to about 10 seconds occure in a specific spots, such as the dotson squids.

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1).The bioluminescence of a bio-bay is caused by single-celled micro-organism called dinoflagellates. These microorganism glow briefly, usually in a blue-green color, whenever they are disturbed. This means that every splash and every movement in the water causes the dinoflagellates to lightup in the water, giving the body its distinctive glow.

2).There are bioluminescent dinoflagellates all throughout the ocean, however its rare for them to be present in concentration high enough for them to be noticeable. So, it is nothing but the beauty of nature and can be enjoyed.

3).There are some bioluminescent bay in the world and three of them arre in Puerto Rico.

>> Pureto Rico

Mosquito bay on the island of Vieques has the nick name of the Bioluminescent Bay for the bright plankton that illuminate the water .Unexpectedly , the bay went dark in january 2014. Some scientists theorise that a wind shift pushed many of the microorganism out of the bay, but the various factor that contribute to the bioluminescent make it difficult to say it sure.Thankfully the bay brightened agian in june ,although at a lower intensity.Sundays, as scientists work to study the bay the rest of the week in hopes of preserving the magical glow.

>> San Diego

There is bizarre bioluminescence in this Southern California city, too, , caused when millions of polyplnkton form a group of algae so big they discover nearby water .Suferssee a "red tide"every few year. .When the right combination of water temperature , wind, darkness of the sky and other factors come together , surfers and swimmers can glide through the water with a glow illuminatin their way.

>> Maldives

Mudhdhoo Island (also known as Vaadhoo island) of maldives that glows at night . This glow in the dark is basically a natural phenamrnon called Bioluminescence. This island in Maldives offer a differnt kind of glow. The organism in this beach seem to glow individually, causing the ocean to look like a cluster of bright spot, rather than a glowing ocean.

>> Pandangbai Port

Located on the Indonesian island of Bali, this is the perfect place to see bioluminescence take place under water.You can go snorkeling to view these organism lighting up, or you can take a boat out of the water. The more the organism is disturbed, the brighter they glow.

>> Halong Bay

This heritage site in Vietnam is another bay that features another bay that features bioluminescence from movement. If you move through the water , a gloeing trail will follow you. These water are made for swimming , and you'll see some beautiful preety cool effect if you decide to dive in.

Some plankton and algae can glow with their own light called bioluminescence. Because it take energy for them to glow, they only produces light in certain conditions. when these conditions are met, they can lightup an entire beach. Some beaches have fairly regular bioluminescence at predictable times if you want to see this natural wonders.

SO, WE CAN SAY THAT THIS IS NOTHING, BUT THE BEAUTY OF OUR WONDERFULL NATURE

The Statue Of Unity, India

2018-11-27T03:10:00.001-08:00

THE STATUE OF UNITY

The Statue Of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) in the state of Gujarat, India. It is the world tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 ft).

The statue depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ,one of the most prominent leaders of the Indian independence movement ,the first deputy priem minister of India,and responsible for the unification of hundreds of princely states to form the modern political boundry of India.

The Constructional Features Of The Statue Of Unity

Coordinates	21.8380N 73.7191E
Location	Kevadiya colony, Narmada district, Gujarat, India
Designer	Ram V.Sutar
Type	Statue
Material	Steel farming, reinforced concrete, bronze cladding
Height	Statue: 182 metres (597 ft) Including base: 240 metres(790 ft)
Beginning date	31 october 2013
Completion date	October 2018
Opening date	31 october 2018
Dedicated to	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Narendra Modi first announced the project the statue of unity on 7 october 2010 at a press conference to mark the begining of his 10^th year as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. A special purpose vehicle named the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Rashtriya Ekta Trust (SVPRET) was constituted by the government of Gujarat for executing the project.It was inaugrated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 october 2018,the 143 anniversary of Vallabhbhai

Patel.

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1). The world record

The Statue Of Unity is the highest statue in the world and is 182 metres in height.

Followed by

1	The Statue Of Unity	India	182 metres
2	Spring Temple Buddha	China	153 metres
3	Laykun Setkyar	Myanmar	116 metres
4	Vishiku Daibutsu	Japan	110 metres
5	Guan Yin of the South Sea of Sanya	China	108 metres
6	Emperors Yan and Huang	China	106 metres

2). Name of the statue “The Statue Of Unity”

As Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ,well known for the unification of hundreds of princely state and formed the modern political boundry of India.

3). Unity of about 5,00,000 farmer gave their metal farming instrument for the construction of the statue and gather about 5,00,000 tones of bronze and iron.

4). Suraj Prathna Patra

It happened for the first time in which public adviced for the betterment of parliament. It is surprising to know that 2 crore of public signatured in Suraj Prarthna Patra

5). Run For Unity

A marathon entitled Run For Unity was held on 15 december 2013 in Surat and lots of public participated in that marathon.

6). The height of the statue

The height of the statue is constructed 182 metres because there are 182 seats in Gujarat Vidhan Sabha.

7). Observation Desk View Point

The observation desk view point is about 500 ft above the water level there, it is made near the chest of the statue . The visitors reach there by the help of lift having capacity of about 200 people. The visitors can enjoy the view of narmada river and the beauty of nature from the observation desk view point.

8). Investment

In 2013 Indian Government made a budget of about 3001 crores, which was accepted by LARSEN & TOURBO company in 2989 crores.

LARSEN & TOURBO Company constructed the statue with the help of Tournal Company which is famous for its high statue construction work namely Burj Khalifa statue.

9). Desgine

The desgine is given by the most respected person honoured by Padmabhushan namely Ram Veer Sutar. The statue is made by the full dedication of about 4500 worker.

10). The structure

The base of the statue is 3 floor monuments in which Memorial Garden, Museum, the object related to the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is kept. The statue is established in about 20,000 sq.metre and is circled by a 12 km long pond in wich the visitors are given with boat facility and they can reach to the statue in 5 minutes.

A Shresth Bharat Bhawan is provided in this project, where all the 3star facility is provided.

Public plaza – for the facility of tourist is provided.

Research centre, Institute, Amuzementpark, Conviction centre, all the importent facility are provided.

Totly the statue of unity is desgined in a way that the tourists can come all the year and increase the Indian economical income.

11). Bearing capacity

The statue of unity is desgined in a way that, it can bear about 60 m/sec air , Earthquake and Vibration.

The Statue Of Unity

"Moving Stone", Misterious Fact Explained

2018-11-10T06:25:00.000-08:00

'Moving stones' of Death Valley explained

Death Valley National Park is a strange place by any standard. Famously known for being the hottest place on earth, Death Valley also sits at the driest and lowest elevation in North America.

Its strangest feature of all is the mysterious Racetrack Playa. Here, rocks drift across the flat desert landscape, seemingly propelled by no power other than their own!

The mystery of the sailing stones

Located on the border of California and Nevada, Death Valley National Park was designated in 1933, and is home to one of the world's strangest phenomena: rocks that move along the desert ground with no gravitational cause. Known as "sailing stones," the rocks vary in size from a few ounces to hundreds of pounds. Though no one has ever seen them actually move in person, the trails left behind the stones and periodic changes in their location make it clear that they do.

Postulates proposed to explain the mystery of sailing stones

Several theories have been proposed to explain this curious phenomenon

1). Some saying it is due to magnetism

2). It is gravitational forces that sails stones

3). Someone propose this must be the work of the aliens

4).Some have suggested that the strong winds that blow through the area might move the rocks after the lakebed has become slick.

Scientific explanations

The rocks of Racetrack Playa are composed of dolomite and syenite, the same materials that make up the surrounding mountains. They tumble down due to the forces of erosion, coming to rest on the parched ground below. Once they reach the level surface of the playa, the rocks somehow move horizontally, leaving perfect tracks behind them to record their path.

The sailing stones have been observed and studied since the early 1900s, and several theories have been suggested to explain their mysterious movements.

In 2014, scientists were able to capture the movement of the stones for the first time using time-lapse photography. The results strongly suggest that the sailing stones are the result of a perfect balance of ice, water, and wind. In the winter of 2014, rain formed a small pond that froze overnight and thawed the next day, creating a vast sheet of ice that was reduced by midday to only a few millimeters thick. Driven by a light wind, this sheet broke up and accumulated behind the stones, slowly pushing them forward.

We may think we have found the answer to their movement, but who knows what other secrets lie in Death Valley? .

Visiting the Racetrack

To see the moving rocks of the Racetrack Playa, drive 2 miles south of the Grandstand parking area. While the precise location of the sailing stones is always changing, you can usually get the best view by walking about a half-mile toward the southeast corner of the playa.

When you do visit, please do not disturb the rocks or their tracks. Following rain, the playa becomes muddy, so be careful to avoid approaching the rocks and leaving unsightly footprints during wet conditions. Driving off established roads is also prohibited.

Different trails formed by the sailing stones

These trails and tracks, she was told, were formed by the stones as and when they moved on the Playa floor. Most of them are about 2.5 centimetre deep, 3-12 inches wide and hundreds of feet long.

Of the Incredible and the Mysterious

Post many other attempts, two geologists – Robert Sharp of Cal Tech and Dwight Carey of UCLA – decided to closely track the movement of 30 stones on the Playa and wooden planks were planted around those stones. It was then thought that if (according to an earlier theory) ice sheets were responsible for the movement, the ice would freeze the wooden planks thus restricting the mobility of the stones. However, some stones still escaped and created their tracks.

Latest Developments

The most recent theory has been developed by scientist Ralph D. Lorenz and his team. They’ve suggested that the stones float due to small ice rafts which “allow the rocks to move by buoyantly reducing the reaction and friction forces at the bed.” Read the citation here.I had heard of underwater museums and volcano grills, but never had I imagined that there was a place on Earth where stones could move on their own.

Mystery Behind the Sailing Stones of Death Valley

In their book "Mysteries of the World: Unexplained Wonders and

Mysterious Phenomena

Not all of the stones in Death Valley move. Those that do only move every two to three years, and they don't all move at the same time or in the same direction. In fact, some seem to have made abrupt 90-degree turns, judging from the tracks, which range from tens of feet to hundreds of feet long. Most of the stones are not huge boulders but instead range from about 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 centimeters) in diameter.

Ending a half-century of geological speculation, scientists have finally seen the process that causes rocks to move atop Racetrack Playa, a desert lake bed in the mountains above Death Valley, California. Researchers watched a pond freeze atop the playa, then break apart into sheets of ice that — blown by wind — shoved rocks across the lake bed.

But when the ice melted away that afternoon, they saw freshly formed trails left behind by more than 60 moving rocks. And on 9 January, James Norris returned to the playa with Lorenz and was able to record video of the roving rocks. “This is transformative,” says Lorenz. “It’s not just an anecdotal report, but we have before and after pictures, and meteorological information simultaneous with the event.” By the end of the winter, the farthest-moving rock had travelled 224 metres.

The most likely solution to the mystery involves a combination of wind, temperature and water. Although Racetrack Playa is a dry lakebed, it is not always dry; in fact, water collects on the surface after rainfall or when snow from surrounding peaks melts. Brian Dunning, a California researcher who discussed this mystery on his Skeptoid podcast, notes that when water is present and the temperature falls below freezing — as it sometimes does — a thin sheet of ice is created: "Solid ice, moving with the surface of the lake and with the inertia of a whole surrounding ice sheet, would have no trouble pushing a rock along the slick muddy floor... As the wind shifts and the flow ebbs, these ice floes drag the rocks across the slippery mud surface in zig-zagging paths, even moving heavy rocks and sometimes dragging some but washing past others nearby."

NASA Scientist Ralph Lorenz originally came to Death Valley in 2006 to investigate meteorological patterns in the area. His curiosity was piqued by the enigma of the Racetrack Playa and its famous sailing stones.NASA researcher Ralph Lorenz became intrigued by the enigmatic stones while studying Death Valley weather conditions. He developed a tabletop experiment to show how the rocks might glide across the surface of the lakebed.

Shy stones

Fortunately, the technology exists to investigate the mystery remotely. In 2013, a team of scientists using rocks with motion-activated GPS units and time-lapse photography captured the first video footage of the stones creeping across the desert floor. [Related: High-Tech Sleuthing Cracks Mystery of Death Valley's Moving Rocks]

EXPERIMENT

Lorenz pursued a little experiment in his kitchen back home, which he explained for Smithsonian magazine in June 2013. He put an inch of water in a container, added a piece of rock large enough to stick up above the water’s surface, and popped the whole thing in the freezer.

Next he took the rock, now embedded in ice, and placed it in a tray of water with sand on the bottom. All he needed to do was blow on the rock to set it in motion. The movement also produced a trace in the sand.

Lorenz investigated further after his initial experiment proved more promising as a solution to mystery than any other theory previously considered. He and his team presented the findings in a paper in 2011.

Indeed, it took some physics to get the stones in motion, or rather the perfect combination of water, ice, and a light breeze. As this process could sometimes take decades, scientists installed time-lapse cameras. They were able to capture, for the first time, how the Racetrack Playa changes.

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The solution to the rocks' tracks from being frozen in blown ice cakes has been known since at least May of 1966. I was at the Racetrack Playa then with my father, Ed Seiler - an Alaskan bush pilot, and a geology class of about 20 students and their professor. After viewing the rocks' tracks, the professor asked the class and us what we thought caused the tracks, and my dad raised his hand. He said these tracks are the same as those seen in shallow ponds on the Alaskan tundra. The tracks there are occur in the spring when the ice in the ponds has mostly melted, but with some rocks caught in ice cakes. The wind pushes the ice cakes across the ponds and the rocks stuck in them leave tracks just like at racetrack playa. The geology professor agreed that this same cause was the most likely explanation for the tracks of Racetrack Playa. May, 1966.

>>>>The new explanation “makes sense to me”, says Carey, who is now an environmental regulatory consultant in Brea, California. “Eventually you’re going to get enough force on the pile of ice behind the rocks to be able to move them.”

The mystery has not been solved completely, however.

Mysterious Fact About Old Faithful Geyser

2018-10-29T23:49:00.000-07:00

Old Faithful – Geyser in Yellowstone National

Park

Yellowstone’s most famous geyser erupt from anywhere in the world!

About Old Faithful
Old Faithful is a cone geyser located in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, United States.was the first geyser in the park to receive a name. Old Faithful was first named in 1870 by the Washburn Expedition. This group of explorers and scientists were amazed by Old Faithful’s height and regularity.It is a highly predictable geothermal feature, and has erupted every 44 to 125 minutes since 2000. It contains 3,472 square miles and measures 63 miles north to south and 54 miles east to west.The park is 96% in Wyoming, 3% in Montana, and 1% in Idaho.

The highest point in the park is 11,358' at Eagle Peak and the lowest point in the park is 5,282' at Reese Creek.

The park has an additional 9 static webcams placed throughout the park including Mammoth Hot Springs, West Yellowstone Entrance, Mount Washburn, and Yellowstone Lake. These static cams refresh roughly every 30 seconds.Yellowstone has more than 1800 archeological sites.

>>>In the early days of the park, Old Faithful was often used as a laundry:
Old Faithful is sometimes degraded by being made a laundry. Garments placed in the crater during quiescence are ejected thoroughly washed when the eruption takes place. Gen. Sheridan's men, in 1882, found that linen and cotton fabrics were uninjured by the action of the water, but woolen clothes were torn to shreds.

Eruptions

More than 1,000,000 eruptions have been recorded. Harry Woodward first described a mathematical relationship between the duration and intervals of the eruptions in 1938.Old Faithful is not the tallest or largest geyser in the park; those titles belong to the less predictable Steamboat Geyser
Eruptions can shoot 3,700 to 8,400 US gallons (14,000 to 32,000 L) of boiling water to a height of 106 to 185 feet (32 to 56 m) lasting from 1
1⁄2 to 5 minutes. The average height of an eruption is 145 feet (44 m). Intervals between eruptions can range from 35 to 120 minutes, averaging 66.5 minutes in 1939,slowly increasing to an average of 90 minutes apart today, which may be the result of earthquakes affecting subterranean water levels. The disruptions have made earlier mathematical relationships inaccurate, but have actually made Old Faithful more predictable in terms of its next eruption.

Measurement

Between 1983 and 1994, four probes containing temperature and pressure measurement devices and video equipment were lowered into Old Faithful. The probes were lowered as deep as 72 feet (22 m). Temperature measurements of the water at this depth was 244 °F (118 °C), the same as was measured in 1942. The video probes were lowered to a maximum depth of 42 feet (13 m) to observe the conduit formation and the processes

that took place in the conduit. Some of the processes observed include fog formation from the interaction of cool air from above mixing with

heated air from below, the recharge processes of water entering into the conduit and expanding from below, and entry ofsuperheated s team measuring as high as 265 °F (129 °C) into the conduit.

When does Old Faithful erupt?

prediction of Old Faithful is dependent upon the duration of the previous eruption. During visitor center hours, geyser statistics and predictions are maintained by the naturalist staff. People speak of the average time between eruptions. This is misleading. The mathematical average between eruptions of Old Faithful is currently 74 minutes, but it doesn't like to act average! Intervals can range from 60-110 minutes.
How high does Old Faithful erupt and how long will it last?

Old Faithful can vary in height from 100-180 feet with an average near 130-140 feet. This has been the historical range of its recorded height. Eruptions normally last between 1.5 to 5 minutes.
I heard Old Faithful isn't as faithful as it used to be. Is it slowing down?It depends on what you call faithful. The famous geyser currently erupts around 20 times a day and can be predicted with a 90 percent confidence rate within a 10 minute variation. Prior to the 1959 earthquake, Old Faithful erupted 21 times per day. That's a significant decrease in activity for geologists tracking each eruption.
How many gallons of water are expelled during an eruption?
It depends on the duration of the eruption. Scientists estimate that the amount ranges from 3,700 gallons (for a short duration of 1.5 minutes) to 8,400 gallons (for a longer duration of 4.5 minutes).
How hot is the water in Old Faithful?
It's hot. During an eruption, the water temperature at the vent has been measured at 204°F (95.6°C). The steam temperature has been measured above 350°F! Stay a safe distance from thermal features and never leave the boardwalk to walk on a geyser's fragile crust.
How can I avoid the crowds at Old Faithful?
Since Yellowstone brings in upwards of 4 million visitors a year, securing a great view of the geyser’s cone can be especially challenging, even though the scalding mist can reach 90 to 120 feet into the air for all to see.
To have a more intimate experience, avoid times from noon until 6 p.m. when bus tours and visitors are expected to arrive.
>>Other attractions include Hebgen Lake, a popular destination for fishermen. Though many come for the fly fishing, Hebgen Lake is also known as one of the best sight fishing lakes in the country. Hundreds of species of birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles call Yellowstone their home and the park boasts vast forests and grasslands containing thousands of species of trees and plants, some very unique.
Fascinating Facts bout Yellowstone National Park
1).It is the world's first national park.
2).Yellowstone is larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined.
3).Yellowstone has 1000 to 3000 earthquakes annually.
4).There are more than 300 active geysers
5).There are more than 290 waterfalls.
6).Yellowstone is home to 67 species of mammals, 285 species of birds, 16 species of fish, 6 species of reptiles, 5 species of amphibians, and more than 7 aquatic nuisance species.Two threatened species call the park home - Canada lynx and Grizzly bears. Wolverines are a proposed threatened species.

7).Those Tree Are Probably Older than Your Great-Great-Great-Grandparents 80% of the trees foresting the park are lodgepole pines, and these hard specimens can live up to 400 years. Unlike the very large redwoods—a long-living tree found in the Pacific Northwest
8).Yellowstone National Park Is Older Than the States of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming
9).Yellowstone Includes a Supervolcano
Yellowstone Lake sits on top of the largest supervolcano caldera in North America. It’s also an active volcano, which is evidenced by the fact that half of all the geothermal features in the world are located in Yellowstone .
10). Yellowstone Has Its Own Grand Canyon

If you want to see bison, Yellowstone boasts the largest free-roaming herd of them in the world. You can usually catch a glimpse of them in the Lamar and Hayden valleys, as well as near Pelican Valley, Geyser Basin, and Gibbon Meadows.
In addition to bison, you might also spot a grizzly bear, a black bear, elk, moose, or wolves. Many of these predators are shy and/or nocturnal, so bring a high-power spotting scope and hang around in the right places during dawn and twilight hours.

Animals found in Yellow National Park

VIDEO SHOWING OLDFAITHFUL

ERUPTION

The Never Ending Lightining Storm fact

2018-10-23T09:37:00.002-07:00

THE NEVER ENDING LIGHTINING

STORM

The Most Beautiful Wonders Of Nature

Relámpago del Catatumbo is an atmospheric phenomenon in Venezuela. It occurs only over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. On the southwestern side of Venezuela’s massive Lake Maracaibo

The Relámpago del Catatumbo (relámpago means lightning, Catatumbo is a nearby river) is a lightning storm that rages most nights for eight months of every year, and has been flashing for thousands of years. As many as 40,000 lightning bolts illuminate the sky every night at a rate of 18 to 60 bolts per minute. But this disturbance happens high in the troposphere, about three miles up, so the storm raging overhead is eerily silent when viewed from the ground.

It originates from a mass of storm clouds at a height of more than 5 km, and occurs during 140 to 160 nights a year, 10 hours per day and up to 280 times per hour. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the bog area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake.

The Beacon of Maracaibo is most active at two times of the year: in May (at the beginning of the wet season) and in October (at its end). During the region’s dry season, particularly in January and February, lighting storms are less frequent and have been known to stop altogether.

The original name was rib a-ba or “river of fire”. The name was given by the native people in the region

Historical Record

Although the phenomenon is believed to be far older,

the first written record of the storm was made by Lope de Vega in his 1597 work “The Dragontea.” In the poem, de Vega recounted how the lighting illuminated Sir Francis Drake’s fleet, which was attempting to launch a surprise attack on the town of Maracaibo. Drake was defeated.

The second, probably the biggest one, was during the Venezuelan War of Independence on July 24, 1823. The lightning revealed sneaky Spanish fleet which was trying to get to the shore. This gave the Adm. José Prudencio Padilla enough time to fend off the inv

aders.

Origin

No one really knows why the lightning persists, although theories abound.Even scientist can’t yet be fully explained, the Relámpago del Catatumbo is unique, and holds several global records to prove it.

Scientists explain the phenomenon,And

plenty of theories have attempted an

explanation.

1).Methane

Lake Maracaibo is found within a larger, low elevation basin surrounded by swamps, all of which sit above a massive oil field. Hand-in-glove with oil is methane.Some familiar with the phenomenon think the methane “may increase the conductivity of the air over Catatumbo, allowing lighting to recharge faster and fire more frequently.” hot methane rising from the gaseous bogs of the Catatumbo River mixes with cold, dry air coming down from the Andes Mountains to create perfect storm conditions.

FALIURE OF THEORY:- Although this sounds like a good theory, it has been rejected by at least a few atmospheric scientists. These researchers claim that the concentration of methane in the atmosphere around Catatumbo is too small to produce such an effect, and they point to other areas of the world where methane concentrations are higher, but no lightning has been observed.

2). A mixture of organic compounds found in sedimentary rocks that is highly concentrated in the area due to underground petroleum fields. Kerogen leaking into the atmosphere may contribute to the buildup of methane that sparks storms, some scientists believe.Above Lake Maracaibo had enhanced conductivity because of methane from oilfields below

3).Unique Topography and Climate

More experts are satisfied with the explanation that the proximity of two spines of the Andes Mountains and the wind and moisture from the Caribbean Sea.Weather and humidity may also play a role, as the last time the Relámpago had a significant pause was in 2010 when a powerful El Niño caused massive droughts in much of the country. Others explain this pause by citing the rampant deforestation in the region, which may also affect it in unknown ways.NOAA/CIRA VIIRS]

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1). The world’s top producer of ozone, which is created when atmospheric oxygen (O2) is forced apart by radiation, and the free oxygen molecules eventually join an existing pair to create ozone (O3). But this ozone isn’t the harmful, anthropogenic kind that settles at ground level; it’s the good ozone that populates the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. Because the Relámpago produces so much, some environmentalists are calling for it to be named a UNESCO world heritage site.

2).Guinness book of world records In January 2014, Venezuela entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the most lightning strikes per hour .The Guinness Book of World Records says the area has the most lighting strikes per square meter of anywhere in the world.taking the record from the town of Kikika in the Democratic Republic of Congo

3).This storm has 1 million lightning strikes a year.

4). Responsible for Venezuela’s independence.

it's saved the area from attack (by illuminating ships) and helped mariners navigate.the spectacular phenomenon may even be responsible for Venezuela’s independence.

5).The sky above this river never sleeps.Producing 3,600 flashes per hour, for 10 hours at a time,

6).A particular spot on a particular lake attracts 1.2 million lightning bolts a year.

7).That’s about 28 lighting strikes every minute — enough energy to power 100 million light bulbs.

8).The most lightning-struck place on earth. This electric spot, where the Catatumbo River empties into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela’s far northwest, is believed to be the most lightning-struck place on earth.

9).The lightining is so colourful

VIDEO Showing threatning lightining at Relámpago
del Catatumbo

A Beach Full Of Surprises

2018-10-18T05:59:00.001-07:00

A Beach Full of Surprises

Moeraki Boulders

Nature is full of wonderful, mysterious oddities and things that can seem fascinating to the human eye. Although they may look like huge marbles littered on the beach by careless giant kids, the Moeraki Boulders in New Zealand are one of the most fascinating wonders of the natural world. Found along Koekohe Beach near Moeraki, these spherical boulders were formed nearly 58 million years ago. The beach is located approximately 40 kilometers south of Oamaru, in the Otago region of New Zealand.They are scattered all over the beach, and can be seen as clusters or isolated on certain spots.

In some cases ,this is quite natural ,because of the erosion . The small and easy to to transport rocks have been stolen over time often to decorate gartens recent times they have become a popular tourist attraction, often described and pictured in web pages and tourist guides.There are over 50 boulders along Koekohe Beach

COMPOSITION

Detailed anlysis of the fine – grained rock using optical mineralogy,X –Ray, Crystallography, and Electronic Microprobe has determined that the boulders consist of mud ,fine silt and clay, cemented by calcite. The degree of cementation varies from being relatively weak in the interior of a boulder to quite hard at its outside rim.the outside rim of the larger boulders consist of as much as 10 to 20 %calcite because the calcite not only tightly cement the silt and clay but has also replaced it to significant degree .the composition of the moraKie boulders and the septaria that they contain are typical of, often virtually identical to,septarian concretion that have been found in exposure of sedimentary rocks in New Zealand. Detailed analysis of the boulders found them to be composed of fine silt, clay, and mud. On the outside rims, the boulders are cemented by calcite. This is the reason that the boulders are quite weak inside and hard around the outside. Other minerals found in the boulders include magnesium and iron along with stable isotopes of carbon and oxygen.

ORIGIN

There are many myths and legends associated with these bizarre rock formations.

1).The Māoris consider these rocks to be eel baskets that were left at the shore after the legendary canoe, Āraiteuru, was shipwrecked.

2). Some suggest that these spherical rocks might have landed on the beach after a volcanic explosion,

3). The Myth of Alien EggsThere are weird theories about these boulders being alien eggs. Apparently the "alien eggs" are sent from outer space and have been washed up on the shore by the ocean. Since some of these boulders have cracked, people believe that some of these eggs might have hatched!

Scientific :

Facts pro+

1).The Moeraki Boulders are believed to have been formed nearly 56 million years before. They were exposed nearly 15 million years ago.

2). The biggest boulders weigh 7 tons and measure over 2 metres across.

3). The largest boulders are estimated to have taken about 4million years to gettt to their current size

4). The scientific explanation remains incomplete Their origin is unclear and unexpected locations remain largely unexplained

5).There is one very large Moeraki boulder outside the Otago Museum in Dunedin – it was taken there by truck in the late 1800s; long before laws were changed to give protection to the boulders. It is located outside the old main entrance of the museum on Great King Street. It measures 6 feet (over 182cm) in height and weighs more than 7 tons; making it one of the largest boulders. There are also much smaller Boulders on display inside the Museum

6).Much more than geological curiosity, the Moeraki Boulders are emblematic of New Zealand. This explains the good position in ranking of the country's best places. It is unique in the world and worth the visit

7).The perfection of som boulders remains mysterious…

Even the best scientist explanation doesnot yet reveal everything yet.

How it is possible to explain that the rock are completely spherical,while their base should be compacted?

Is such a perfect spherical form possible after million years under water?

8).The inside of the boulders looks like egg yolk…..

9).Virtually identical spherical boulders ,called Koutu boulders ,are found on the beaches

10). Some rock look like turtle shells….

DUSSHERA : 8 FACT, MYTH AND RITUALS

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DUSSHERA

Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami, Dasara, or Dashain) is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a gazetted holiday in India, which is marked on the 10th day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the month of Ashvin (Ashwayuja), according to the Hindu calendar. It is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri every year.

Many people of the Hindu faith observe Dussehra through special prayer meetings and food offerings to the gods at home or in temples throughout India. They also hold outdoor fairs (melas) and large parades with effigies of Ravana (a mythical king of ancient Sri Lanka). The effigies are burnt on bonfires in the evening. Dussehra is the culmination of the Navaratri festival.

Story behind Dusshera celebration:

Vijayadashami is observed for different reasons and celebrated differently in various parts of the Indian subcontinent.In the southern, eastern and northeastern states of India, Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja, remembering goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura to help restore dharma.^[3][8] In the northern and western states.In these regions, it marks the end of "Ramlila" and remembers God Rama's victory over the Ravana. On the very same occasion; Arjuna alone defeated entire Kaurava army consisting of 100,000s of soldiers, Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Ashwatthama, Kripa, Duryodhana, Dushyasana, Shakuni etc. - there by significantly quoting a natural example of victory of Good (Dharma) over evil (Adharma). Alternatively it marks a reverence for one of the aspects of goddess Devi such as Durga or Saraswati

Ramayan

Ravana kidnapped Sita. To free her; Rama requested Ravana to release her but situation became worse & led to the war. After performing severe penance for ten thousand years he received a boon from the creator-god Brahma: he could henceforth not be killed by gods, demons, or spirits. Lord Vishnu incarnates as the human Rama to defeat and kill him, thus circumventing the boon given by Lord Brahma. A deadly and fierceful battle takes place between Rama & Ravana in which finally Rama kills Ravana and ends the evil rule. Finally Dharma was established on the Earth because of Rama's victory over Ravana. Thus this festival is celebrated reminding the victories of Good over Evil.

Mahabharat

The Mahabharata is another series of Hindu stories that play a role in the Dussehra festival. The Pandavas were five brothers who fought evil forces with a set of distinctive weapons. They then worshipped the tree before going to a battle, which they won. This epic is also commemorated during Dussehra.In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas are known to have spent their thirteenth year of exile in disguise in the kingdom of Virata. Before going to Virata, Bhima kills Kichaka. Hearing about the death of Kichaka, A host of Kaurava warriors attacks virata. When he sees the Kaurava army. Then Arjuna reveals his identity and those of his brothers'. Arjuna takes Uttar to the tree where the Pandavas hid their weapons. Arjuna picks up his Gandiva after worshipping the tree as Shami tree safeguarded the Pandavas’ weapons for that complete year. Dispute chats takes place between Karna and arjun.Then Arjuna arrives the battle field.^]Eager to defend the land that had given him refuge. The battle starts between Arjuna & entire Kuru Army. All the warriors including Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Kripa and Ashwathama together attacked Arjuna to kill him but Arjuna defeated all of them multiple times^{. .} Arjuna alone defeated entire Kuru army consisting of 100,000s of soldiers, Maharathis: Bhishma, Drona, Karna ; Atirathis: Kripa, Ashwatthama. One of the names of Arjuna is Vijaya- ever victorious. This incident took place on the same day in which Lord Rama killed Ravana. As it was Arjuna’s

What Do People Do?

There are many local celebrations in some areas in India that can last for up to 10 days. Local events include:

Performances of the Ramlila (a short version of the epic Ramayana) in Northern India.
A large festival and procession including the goddess Chamundeshwari on a throne mounted on elephants in the town of Mysore in the state of Karnataka.
The blessing of household and work-related tools, such as books, computers, cooking pans and vehicles in the state of Karnataka.
The preparation of special foods, including luchi (deep fried flat bread) and alur dom (deep fried spiced potato snacks), in Bengal.

day; the day also became popular as “VIJAYA DASHAMI”.

Northern India

Dasara is observed with the burning of Ravana effigies and the performance of Ramleela.

In most of northern and western India, Dasha-Hara (literally, "ten days") is celebrated in honour of Rama. Thousands of drama-dance-music plays based on the Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas (Ramlila) are performed at outdoor fairs across the land and in temporarily built staging grounds featuring effigies of the demons Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghanada.. In many places, the "Rama Lila", or the brief version of the story of Rama, Sita and Laksham. In many parts of India, the audience and villagers join in and participate spontaneously, some helping the artists, others helping with stage setup, make-up, effigies and lights.These arts come to a close on the night of Dussehra, when the victory of Rama is celebrated by burning the effigies of evil, Ravana and his colleagues. The effigies are burnt on bonfires in the evening of Vijayadashami-Dussehra. While Dussehra is observed on the same day across India, the festivities leading to it vary

.

Southern India

The city of Mysore has traditionally been a major center of Dasara-Vijayadashami celebrations.

Vijayadasami is celebrated in a variety of ways in South India.Celebrations range from worshipping Durga, lighting up temples and major forts such as at Mysore, to displaying colorful figurines, known as a golu.

The festival played a historical role in the 14th-century Vijayanagara Empire, where it was called Mahanavami. The event revered Durga as the warrior goddess (some texts refer to her as Chamundeshwari). The celebrations hosted athletic competitions, singing and dancing, fireworks, a pageantry military parade and charitable giving to the public.

ther significant and notable tradition of several South Indian regions has been the dedication of this festival to Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music and arts. She is worshipped, along with instruments of one's trade during this festival. In South India, people maintain, clean and worship their instruments, tools of work and implements of their livelihood during this festival, remembering Goddess Saraswati and Durga.

In Maharashtra, the deities installed on the first day of Navratri are immersed in water. Observers visit each other and exchange sweets.

Western India

In Gujarat, both goddess Durga and god Rama are revered for their victory over evil. Fasting and prayers at temples are common. A regional dance called Dandiya Raas, that deploys colorfully decorated sticks, and Garba that is dancing in traditional dress is a part of the festivities through the night.

In Mewar region of Rajasthan, both Durga and Rama have been celebrated on Vijayadashami, and it has been a major festival for Rajput warriors.

The Gondi people instead celebrate Ravana by carrying an image of him riding an elephant and singing praises to him, as they consider Ravana as their ancestor and one of their gods.

Durga image is immersed into river on Vijayadashami in eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent.

Eastern India

Vijaya Dasami is observed as Bijoya Dashomi, immediately after the day of Dashomi or the tenth day of Nabaratri, marked by a great procession where the clay statues are ceremoniously walked to a river or ocean coast for a solemn goodbye to Durga. Many mark their faces with vermilion (sindoor) or wear some red clothing. It is an emotional day for some devotees, even for many atheist Bengalis as the congregation sings emotional goodbye songs.When the procession reaches the water, Durga is immersed, the clay dissolves, and she is believed to return to Mount Kailasha with Shiva and to the cosmos in general. People distribute sweets and gifts, visit their friends and family members.Some communities such as those near Varanasi mark the eleventh day, called ekadashi, by visiting a Durga temple.

Nepal

Youngsters greet elders and seek blessings on Dashain (Dashami) among the Hindu community in Nepal and Himalayan regions.

In Nepal, Vijayadashami follows the festival of Dashain. Youngsters visit the elders in their family, distant ones come to their native homes, and students visit their school teachers. The elders and teachers welcome the youngsters, mark their foreheads with Tilak and bless them. The family reveres the Hindu goddess of wealth Lakshmi, hoping for virtuous success and prosperity in the year ahead.^[

8 Most Interesting and Unknown Facts about Dussehra

1). It is said that the first grand celebration of Dussehra took place at some time in the 17^th century at eth behest of the King of Mysore.

2). The festival is not only celebrated in India but also in neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Nepal. It is also marked as a national holiday in Malaysia.

3). Another interesting and unknown fact about Dussehra is that it marks the change of season, as the hot summer comes to an end, making way for cool and pleasant winter season. It also marks the time of harvesting the crops of kharif and the new beginning to plant rabi crop after Diwali.

4). Dussehra is also known by the name of Vijayadashmi, which means the victory on the tenth day. It signifies the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon called Mahishasura, who was killed by the Goddess on the tenth day of the lunar calendar. Mahishasura was the king of the asuras or demons who became very powerful and tortured the innocent people. At that time, Shakti was created by combining the powers of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. A battle waged between the demon and Shakti and it ended on the tenth day when the Goddess killed him.

5). Dussehra is celebrated on the conclusion of the Durga Puja festival, which falls on the tenth day. According to the legend, Goddess Durga visits her maika during Durga Puja and she goes back to her home on Dussehra. Her devotees immerse the idol of Goddess Durga in water to bid farewell to her.

6). The effigy of Ravana is the custom of celebration of this festival as it stands for killing all the evils of the soul, which are represented by the ten heads of Ravana. Each of his head stands for an evil, kama stands for lust, krodha for anger, moha for attachment, lobh for greed, mada for pride, swarth for selfishness, matsara for jealousy, ahankara for ego, amanavta for lack of humanity and anyaya for injustice.

7). Dussehra signifies the power of both, Lord Rama and Goddess Durga as it was the Goddess who told Lord Rama about the secret of killing the demon king, Ravana.

8). Another belief about Dussehra is that Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism on this day. On the same day, Dr Ambedkar also converted himself to the Buddhist religion.

Workers busy in making effigies of the evil king Ravana at a workshop ahead of Dussehra festival in Nagpur, Maharashtra. (Photo: PTI)

Following Navaratri, Dussehra (Dasara in some places) sees various effigies of Ravana being burned to commemorate the occasion and Ramlilas, that dramatise parts of the Ramayana, being staged.:

Symbols

Symbols seen throughout the Dussehra/Vijaya Dashami celebrations include:

Bonfires and fireworks
Paper and wood effigies of Ravana.
Red spots (tika) painted on people's foreheads.

The effigies of Ravana are often burnt on the bonfires.

DR.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM

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DR.A.P.J.ABDUL KALAM

15 October ,Youth Renaissance Day:-

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 at the pilgrimage center of Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, in a Tamil Muslim family. His father, Jainulabudeen, was a boat owner, and his mother, Ashiamma, was a housewife. Kalam was the youngest of their 5 children.

India is in mourning as it has lost one of its most dedicated sons and a highly qualified statesman on the evening of Monday, July 27. APJ Abdul Kalam has left behind him a legacy of self-confidence and determination that, despite its shortcomings and ailing poverty, India can stand up face-to-face with the rest of world powers, be it in the terms of development, science and technology, education or any other field.

He died doing what he had been doing throughout his career — sharing knowledge. A man of astute scientific knowledge who spent most of his life at India's civilian space program and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Kalam will be remembered for his simplicity, humility and inspiring words.

Sworn in on 25 July, 2002, Kalam became 11th President of India, succeeding KR Narayanan. For his simple and humble attitude, he was affectionately known as the 'People's President.'Known as the People’s President- A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is undoubtedly the most inspiring figure to the people of India. This youth icon is also popularly known as the Missile Man because of his countless contributions- the development of India’s first Satellite Launch Vehicle, SLV-III, which put the Rohini Satellite in the near earth orbit in July 1980, making India a member of the Space Club, and much more. Here are some interesting facts about A.P.J. Abdul Kalam: . Kalam was recipient of Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna. . His autobiography Wings of Fire: An Autobiography , first published in English, has been translated into 13 languages including French and Chinese.

FACT : Here are some of the interesting facts

about Kalam's life :-

Ø 12 Facts About APJ Abdul Kalam’s Life That Will Make You Respect Him Even More

1).Born To A Poor Boatowner

Born on 15 October, 1931, in a Tamil Muslim family to a boat owner, Jainulabudeen, and Ashiamma, a housewife, in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu, Kalam's childhood was not easy and privileged.

2). Raised In A Poor Financial Condition And Newspaper Seller Turned President Of India

In his childhood, he used to collect newspapers thrown out of the Dhanush Kodi Mail train

sambar with coconut chutney, Vendhya Kozhambu, and Puliyodare.

3). Ethics At Its Peak

When he was at ISRO, there was a period when his team faced a series of failures of tests; he accepted it as his mistake. But on huge successes, he couldn’t be seen taking credits, instead, sent his fellow scientists to talk to the press.

4). Like Mentor Like Disciple

Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, an Indian physicist and the father of India’s space program was his mentor and guide. Apart from him, he was also inspired by Professor Satish Dhawan and Dr. Brahm Prakash.

5). A Writer Who Inspired A Generation

He has written many inspirational books, such as- Wings of Fire, India 2020: A Vision for the New Millennium, The Luminous Sparks, Guiding Souls: Dialogues on the Purpose of Life, Ignited Minds: Unleashing the Power Within India, Inspiring Thoughts, A Manifesto for Change, etc.

6). A Harbinger Of Noble Causes

When he was the president of India, he used to donate all his savings for the social cause to ‘PURA’ (Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas)- a strategy for rural development in India.

7). Smiled When Death Stared At Him

Look at his positivity! In 2001, when he had boarded the helicopter from Ranchi, on the way to Bokaro, he was informed about some issues with the helicopter’s rotor. Though it was a death alarm for the cockpit crew, he composed everyone with his signature smile and advised the two pilots not to worry.

8). An Advocate Against The Death Penalty

Throughout his life, he supported the abolition of the death penalty saying that as President of India he felt pain in deciding mercy petitions of death row convicts.

9). The Youth Renaissance Day

Following his death, the Tamil Nadu state government announced that his birthday, 15 October, would be observed across the State as “Youth Renaissance Day” and also the state government further instituted “Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award.”

10). The Only Bachelor President of India!

He is the only unmarried President of India so far.

11). Simple Living And High Thinking

Throughout his life, he led a simple life even after reaching to the highest post in the country. In fact, he is considered the symbol of simplicity in India. He came to the Rashtrapati Bhavan with a suitcase and left with the same.

12). A Noble Demise

He dedicated every single minute of his life serving the country which is justified by the fact that even few minuted before his demise on 27 July 2015, he was delivering a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong.

-:THANK YOU:-

NAVRATRI: Facts and importance about the nine-days festival

2018-10-15T00:49:00.003-07:00

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NAVRATRI : Facts and Importance about the nine-days festival

The word "Durga" in Sanskrit meaning is "Durgatinashini," which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings." Thus, Hindus believe that goddess Durga protects Her devotees from the evils of the world and at the same time removes their miseries. She is also referred to as "Devi" (goddess) or "Shakti" (energy or power). It is this energy, which helps God to proceed with the work of creation, preservation and destruction

Navratri is said to be the nine forms of Goddess Durga that represents different qualities of human beings – Shailputri, Brahmcharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandmata, Katyaini, Kaalratri, Mahagauri and Siddhatri. So everything controlled and maintained by these nine forms (roopas) is related to the human mind and psychology. It is believed that during the nine days of Navratri, people worship one form of Durga each day and seek blessing for physical, psychological and mental strength.

Why Twice a Year?

Every year the beginning of summer and the beginning of winter are two very important junctures of climatic change and solar influence. These two junctions have been chosen as the sacred opportunities for the worship of the Divine power because:

(1) We believe that it is the Divine power that provides energy for the earth to move around the sun, causing the changes in the outer nature and that this Divine power must be thanked for maintaining the correct balance of the universe.

(2) Due to the changes in the nature, the bodies and minds of people undergo a considerable change, and hence, we worship the Divine power to bestow upon all of us enough potent powers to maintain our physical and mental balance.

SIGNIFICANCE:-

The two significant points of climatic and solar influence is during the beginning of spring and autumn. The earth experiences maximum gravitational pull since it is closer to Sun. It is believed that divine energy mediates with extra power and helps the earth to pass this stage smoothly. This divine energy according to Hindu mythology is associated with Goddess Durga. The Navratri festival is a symbol of thanks to Goddess Durga for helping and protecting Mother Earth.

Why Nine Nights & Days?

Navratri is divided into sets of three days to adore different aspects of the Supreme Goddess. On the first three days, the Mother is invoked as powerful force called Durga in order to destroy all our impurities, vices and defects. The next three days, the Mother is adored as a giver of spiritual wealth Lakshmi, who is considered to have the power of bestowing on her devotees the inexhaustible wealth. The final set of three days is spent in worshipping the mother as the goddess of wisdom, Saraswati. In order to have all-round success in life, we need the blessings of all three aspects of the Divine mother; hence, the worship for nine nights.

Moreover, during the Navratri the Mother is worshiped in Her nine appellations:

1.) Śailaputrī (Daughter of the Himālayas)

2.) Brahmachāriṇī (One who observes the state of celibacy doing penance)

3.) Chandraghaṇṭā ( One who bears the moon in her necklace )

4.) Kūṣmāṇḍa (the creator of the universe)

5.) Skanda-Mātā (The mother of Skanda, Kārttikeya, born out of her powers)

6.) Kātyāyanī (The daughter of sage Kātyāyana, who incarnated to help the Devas)

7.) Kālarātrī (black as night, destroyer of Kālī)

8.) Mahāgaurī (the wife of Lord Shiva, doing great penance)

9.) Siddhidātrī (Provider of Siddhis, giver of mystic powers)

The festival of Navratri is upon us, and while everyone is busy traveling home to attend garbas, here are some quick facts to help understand the festival of Navratri, and why it is celebrated by Hindus all over the world:

Fact: 8 things you may know about Navratri

Ø 1). Navratri is celebrated three times a year and has five different names:-

-> Ashwina Navratri,

-> Chaitra Navratri

-> Sharad Navratri, which is also known as Maha Navratri .

Ø 2). The word Navratri stands for nine nights in Sanskrit (nav meaning nine and ratri meaning nights).

Ø 3). Another Hindu legend states that Navratri is celebrated to mark the nine- day long fight between Lord Ram and his enemy Ravana.

Ø 4). Navtri honors Shakti Ma, who takes various forms in different Hindu goddesses (Durga, Saraswati, Lakshmi). The nine-day period is separated into threes; Goddess Durga is worshipped to destroy our impurities and vices, then Goddess Lakshmi to bestow spiritual wealth, and lastly, Goddess Saraswati to bring knowledge and wisdom.

Ø 5). forms of Mother Shakti who is the ultimate female form of power are worhsipped across various regions in India. (Durga, Bhadrakali, Jagadamba, Annapurna, Sarvamangala, Bhairavi, Chandika, Lalita, Bhavani, and Mookambika.)

Ø 6). During the nine days of Sharad Navratri, Hindus celebrate Goddess Durga’s slaying of the demon Mahishasura.

Ø 7). Goddess Durga had agreed to marry Mahishasura if he won her over in a battle. This battle commenced for nine days and on the 10^th night Goddess Durga beheaded him. This night is known as Dusshera or Vijayadashmi and is celebrated by Hindus as the official end to Navratri.

Ø 8). Many Hindus fast during the nine days, some eat just fruits and milk for all nine days while others eat only one meal a day. All Hindus remain strictly vegetarian for the entirety of the festival.

Navratri in India symbolizes innumerable forms of devotion while upholding the fundamental theme of good over evil. The Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu witnesses large number of devotees during Navratri. The Navratri Mela in Himachal Pradesh marks the beginning of Navratri. In West Bengal, people celebrate ‘Durga Puja and they show Goddess Durga killing the demon ‘Mahishasura’. The occasion is marked with great devotion.

Gujarat is the place to be during Navratri celebration. The state soaked in traditional music & dance defines both religious and cultural themes including the night-long devotional dance called Garba using ‘dandiya’ or thin wooden stick. This dance is inspired from the story of Lord Krishna’s singing and dancing with gopikas (cow-heard girls). In order to let the divine energy reach them, devotees avoid taking fish, meat, egg, onion, alcohol, lentils and garlic. It is believed that these food items obstruct the divine energy in any form. Moreover, the negative karmic energies accumulate from the environment and other living being.

Happy Navratri to you and your family! May you all be blessed by Ma Durga!

SECRETS OF BLOOD FALL AT ANTARCTICA

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SECRETS OF BLOOD FALL AT ANTARCTICA

The story of BLOOD FALL begins around 5million years ago and was discovered in 1911,by Griffth Taylor ,an Antarctican scientist.

Water continuously emerges from a subglacial lake 400m underground .When East Actarctica was inundated by the sea ,forming a salty lake.Some 3 million years later glacier began to form and moved over it isolating the lake and its habitant from the rest of the world in a biological time collapses.As the salty water slowly froze, it made the remaning water saltier and saltier.The water is also chock full of iron scrapedup by the glacier from the bedrock below there is almost no oxygen floating around under the ice but when the water reaches the surface the oxygen in air turns the iron to rust and not just a tawny brown rust but ,a rich ,red ,sagnine rust that gives the fall its name “BLOOD FALL”.

CAUSES: The water is rich in iron ,which gives oxygenated water its red color as HUMAN BLOOD

AMAZING FACT PRO+ : -

1). The water is rich in iron content, water reaches the surface ,water turns to red human blood color.

2).the temperature reaches -5degree celcius then also the water won’t freeze.

3).Water is supper salty almost 3times saltier than seawater .

4).17 unique microbes are discovered in the water

They flourishes themselves without oxygen and sunlight
The microbes use iron for breath and sulphure for energy
It would be new kind of life the astronomers think could exixt on frozen moon.