~ Snake Time !! ~
The Indian subcontinent is a home to several species
of highly venomous snakes and several non -venomous
ones too. An integral part of Indian culture , the snakes
called naags in local language are not only considered
divine but are also referred to as messengers of deities.
The Hindu belief revolves around showing compassion
towards every living object - from trees to animals
from mountains to rivers ,the different aspects of nature
are worshipped from time to time to remind the mankind
that human beings and nature are irrevocably bound
together for co-existence .
The snake snack time
together for co-existence .
The snake snack time
Cucumber , Pear , green olives, red bell pepper
In olden days when life revolved around farming and
cattle grazing, rains served nothing less than divine
blessing and to celebrate this joy people started the
tradition of thanking the rain God through several
rituals and festivals. With amalgamation of various
cultures and advancement of technology, the
festivities took new turns from time to time but
the spirit of celebration always remained intact.
During the rainy season when nature looks best
in most vivid colors of green the temples too
display the brightest paraphernalia - wild
fruits, flowers and colourful lotus at almost all
temple and florist shops quietly spell the divine
connection between man and nature.
Today while many Indian devotees worshipped and
celebrated the festival of snakes (Naag Panchmi) ,
we decided to create a food art to spread the message -
that snakes are an important part of our ecological
system and we must liberate ourselves from
the misconceptions that revolves around the
slithery reptile.
Most snakes that pop up in parks and gardens
during rains are not poisonous cobras but harmless
non venomous ones, as informed citizens let us offer
our reverence by educating people not to panic,
instead call the local wildlife conservation office
for rescue. Co existence is the key for a safer greener
world and together we can save thousands of snakes
that are brutally killed during every rainy season !!
In olden days when life revolved around farming and
cattle grazing, rains served nothing less than divine
blessing and to celebrate this joy people started the
tradition of thanking the rain God through several
rituals and festivals. With amalgamation of various
cultures and advancement of technology, the
festivities took new turns from time to time but
the spirit of celebration always remained intact.
During the rainy season when nature looks best
in most vivid colors of green the temples too
display the brightest paraphernalia - wild
fruits, flowers and colourful lotus at almost all
temple and florist shops quietly spell the divine
connection between man and nature.
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celebrated the festival of snakes (Naag Panchmi) ,
we decided to create a food art to spread the message -
that snakes are an important part of our ecological
system and we must liberate ourselves from
the misconceptions that revolves around the
slithery reptile.
Most snakes that pop up in parks and gardens
during rains are not poisonous cobras but harmless
non venomous ones, as informed citizens let us offer
our reverence by educating people not to panic,
instead call the local wildlife conservation office
for rescue. Co existence is the key for a safer greener
world and together we can save thousands of snakes
that are brutally killed during every rainy season !!
