CANACONA
Following the completion of his ‘Goa Gram Sampurna Yatra’, Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai started the second edition of his tour from Canacona, with a visit to ancient trees as part of his ‘Goa Saimik Daiz Yatra’ (Natural Heritage) from Thursday.
On his arrival, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar and Dinesh Pai, Attorney on behalf of Shree Sansthan Gokarnn Partagal Jeevottam Muth welcomed the Governor.
The Governor offered prayers in the Muth, met the Swamiji and discussed about his ongoing tour. He informed the Swamiji that Raj Bhavan has identified 31 sacred trees related to ancient and old heritage trees of Goa, which are spread over different talukas.
Later, the Governor offered prayers at the giant Banyan tree which is believed to be one of the oldest trees. The governor is keen to learn about the rich eco-cultural traditions behind these sacred and other trees in the State.
Speaking on eco-centric systems in India the Governor said this system is available only in India. Citing the importance, the Governor said such systems contribute to green living or practices that help conserve resources.
The Governor said, nature is always loved by human beings. He said, nature and human beings are always interdependent. Advances in science and technology have helped to explore the environment for the benefit of people, the Governor added.
Briefing on the activities of Raj Bhavan the Governor said, Raj Bhavan has reached to the doorstep of common people by distributing financial assistance to the needy people.
Speaking on Goan heritage and rich culture in Goa, the Governor said the Raj Bhavan will publish a special book based on his ‘Goa Saimik Daiz Yatra’.
The Governor later visited a sacred Shidam (Jarmal tree) in Shristhal, which is a huge, tall and age-old tree respected by the locals.
Well-known environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar briefed him about the tree which he worshipped. He informed the Governor that the original name of the tree is Tetrames Nudiflora which is popular in South Goa by name Jarmal and in North Goa it is called Shiram tree.
These trees reflect the deep spiritual and cultural bonds of the local communities with nature and have been worshipped and protected by the people over the centuries.
The Governor also plans to visit the islands of Goa such as Chorao, Sao Jacinto, Conco, Butterfly Island and Grande Island which are famous tourist attractions in Goa.
By visiting these islands, the Governor is keen to further popularise these islands worldwide as great tourist destinations through books that he proposes to write bringing out the rich and diverse culture, heritage and traditions of Goa and its people.
Others present on the occasion included Shristhal Sarpanch Sejal Gaonkar, President of Shree Mallikarjun Devasthan Vithoba Desai, Kamlakar Mhalshi and former Secretary to Governor R Mihir Vardhan.
On his arrival, Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar and Dinesh Pai, Attorney on behalf of Shree Sansthan Gokarnn Partagal Jeevottam Muth welcomed the Governor.
The Governor offered prayers in the Muth, met the Swamiji and discussed about his ongoing tour. He informed the Swamiji that Raj Bhavan has identified 31 sacred trees related to ancient and old heritage trees of Goa, which are spread over different talukas.
Later, the Governor offered prayers at the giant Banyan tree which is believed to be one of the oldest trees. The governor is keen to learn about the rich eco-cultural traditions behind these sacred and other trees in the State.
Speaking on eco-centric systems in India the Governor said this system is available only in India. Citing the importance, the Governor said such systems contribute to green living or practices that help conserve resources.
The Governor said, nature is always loved by human beings. He said, nature and human beings are always interdependent. Advances in science and technology have helped to explore the environment for the benefit of people, the Governor added.
Briefing on the activities of Raj Bhavan the Governor said, Raj Bhavan has reached to the doorstep of common people by distributing financial assistance to the needy people.
Speaking on Goan heritage and rich culture in Goa, the Governor said the Raj Bhavan will publish a special book based on his ‘Goa Saimik Daiz Yatra’.
The Governor later visited a sacred Shidam (Jarmal tree) in Shristhal, which is a huge, tall and age-old tree respected by the locals.
Well-known environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar briefed him about the tree which he worshipped. He informed the Governor that the original name of the tree is Tetrames Nudiflora which is popular in South Goa by name Jarmal and in North Goa it is called Shiram tree.
These trees reflect the deep spiritual and cultural bonds of the local communities with nature and have been worshipped and protected by the people over the centuries.
The Governor also plans to visit the islands of Goa such as Chorao, Sao Jacinto, Conco, Butterfly Island and Grande Island which are famous tourist attractions in Goa.
By visiting these islands, the Governor is keen to further popularise these islands worldwide as great tourist destinations through books that he proposes to write bringing out the rich and diverse culture, heritage and traditions of Goa and its people.
Others present on the occasion included Shristhal Sarpanch Sejal Gaonkar, President of Shree Mallikarjun Devasthan Vithoba Desai, Kamlakar Mhalshi and former Secretary to Governor R Mihir Vardhan.
