Wednesday 27 June 2012

NATIONAL PARK OR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY OF ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR

NATIONAL FLAG OF INDIA


The National flag is a horizontal tricolor of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom.The National flag is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The saffron colour indicates the strength and courage of the country. The white middle band, indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra. The last band is green in colour shows the fertility , growth and auspiciousness of the land.

The ratio of width of the flag to its length is two to three. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. Its design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. The chakra intends to show that there is life in movement and death in stagnation. Its diameter approximates to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. The design of the national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947.


Flag Code:


On 26th January 2002, the flag code was changed. After 52 years, the citizens of India are free to fly the Indian flag over their homes, offices and factories on any day. Now Indians can proudly display the national flag any where and any time. There are some rules and regulations upon how to fly the flag, based on the 26 January 2002 legislation. These include the following:

The Do's:
  1. The National Flag may be hoisted in educational institutions (schools, colleges, sports camps, scout camps, etc.) to inspire respect for the Flag. An oath of allegiance has been included in the flag hoisting in schools.

  2. A member of public, a private organization or an educational institution may hoist/display the National Flag on all days and occasions, ceremonial or otherwise consistent with the dignity and honour of the National Flag.
  3. Section 2 of the new code accepts the right of all private citizens to fly the flag on their premises.
The Don't s:




  1. The flag cannot be used for communal gains, drapery, or clothes. As far as possible, it should be flown from sunrise to sunset, irrespective of the weather.
  2. The flag cannot be intentionally allowed to touch the ground or the floor or trail in water. It cannot be draped over the hood, top, and sides or back of vehicles, trains, boats or aircraft.
  3. No other flag or bunting can be placed higher than the flag. Also, no object, including flowers or garlands or emblems can be placed on or above the flag. The tricolour cannot be used as a festoon, rosette or bunting.


NATIONAL EMBLEM OF INDIA


 The national emblem of India is an adaptation of the Buddhist Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath, near Banaras in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

The national emblem of India is an adaptation of the Buddhist Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath, near Banaras in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The Lion Capital was erected in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka to mark the spot where the Buddha first proclaimed his gospel of peace and emancipation. The national emblem is thus symbolic of contemporary India's reaffirmation of its ancient commitment to worldpeace and goodwill.


It has four lions, resting on a circular abacus. The fourth lion is on the rear and hence hidden from view. The emblem symbolizes power, courage and confidence. The abacus is girded by four smaller animals - guardians of the four directions: the lion of the north, the elephant of the east, the horse of the south and the bull of the west. The abacus rests on a nelumbo nucifera in full bloom, exemplifying the fountainhead of life. Usually inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script is the motto Satyameva Jayate ("Truth Alone Triumphs"). This is a quote from Mundaka Upanishad, the concluding part of the sacred Hindu Vedas. The emblem forms a part of the official letterhead of the Government of India, and appears on all Indian currency as well. It also sometimes functions as the national emblem of India in many places and appears prominently on the diplomatic and national Passport of the Republic of India.

NATIONAL ANTHEM OF INDIA Jana-gana-mana

The song Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version .The song Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the national anthem of India on 24 January 1950. It was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress. The complete song consists of five stanzas. The first stanza contains the full version of the National Anthem .

Playing time of the full version of the national anthem is approximately 52 seconds. A short version consisting of first and last lines of the stanza (playing time approximately 20 seconds) is also played on certain occasions.

The following is a translation of Rabindranath Tagore's rendering of the stanza:

"Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people,
dispenser of India's destiny.
The name rouses the hearts of Punjab, Sind, Gujarat and Maratha,
of the Dravid and Orissa and Bengal;
It echoes in the hills of the Vindhyas and Himalayas,
mingles in the music of the Yamuna and Ganga
and is chanted by the waves of the Indian Sea.
They pray for thy blessings and sing thy praise.
The salvation of all people is in thy hand,
thou dispenser of India's destiny.
Victory, victory, victory to thee." 

NATIONAL SONG OF INDIA - Vande Mataram

The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was a source of inspiration. The song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was a source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom. It has an equal status with Jana-gana-mana. The first political occasion when it was sung lhras the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.  







Calendar           Saka
Game                Hockey
Flower              Lotus
Fruit                  Mango
Tree                  Banyan
Bird                   Indian Peafowl
Land animal    Royal Bengal Tiger
Aquatic animal  River Dolphin
River                 Ganges

National Park OR Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary of ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR



ABOUT WANDOOR NATIONAL PARK


Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, also known as Wandoor Marine National Park, is a popular tourist attraction in Andaman. This is a fantastic National Park for Marine life in Andaman and is unique all over the world. The pristine beauty Jolly Buoy Island is a part of this National Park. 



The Wandur National Park is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean. The Andaman and Nicobar Island groups have over 300 islands, many of which are uninhabited. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India The 12 islands of the Labyrinthine island group, make up the Wandur National Park, also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Marine Park. Situated 30 Km south of Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Wandur National Park consists of tropical islands, covered with dense forest, that includes creepers and rare orchids.

The islands have beautiful beaches but in many places, the thick vegetation comes down to the shore and the tips of leaves and branches trail in the water. Mangrove swamps along the waters edge are another fascinating sight. The islands also have a number of caves, which can explore on your tour of Wandur National Park.

Wildlife in The Wandoor National Park

The Wandur National Park is known for its rare marine life. The Olive Ridley Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), Hawskbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), and Green Turtles (Chelonia mydas) make their nesting grounds on the beaches of the islands in Wandur National Park. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India There is a significant population of Estuarine Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in Wandur National Park. Another rare creature found here is the Coconut Crab (Birgus latro), many species of fish, amphibians and mollusks are found along the sea shore of the Wandur National Park. Many species of water birds including the Black-naped Tern (Sterna sumatrana), Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii) and Sooty Tern (Sterna fuscata) as well as gulls, swifts, serpent crested eagles, and ospreys live along the waters edge and feed on the abundant marine life of Wandur National Park.




The Wandur National Park consists of a number of islands, each of which has its own unique ecosystem. Some of the islands are Jollybouy, which is known for the tide pools on its beach where you can see anemones (Heteractis crispa), cowries (Cypraeidae), sea cucumbers (Holothuroidea), starfish (Ophioderma), and spider conch (Lambis). Redskin Island has a number of deer, which were introduced by the British. Mangrove swamps and a coral reef add to the charm of this island. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India The Andaman islands are known for their abundance of marine life. Over 135 species of coral are found in the Andamans. Various species of fish found in Wandur National Park include yellow butterfly fish (Chaetodon), black surgeons (Acanthurus), parrot fish (Cheilinus digrammus), silver jacks (Carangidae) and blue damselfidh (Chrysiptera cyanea). Larger fish include the barracuda, the grouper and the shark. The clownfish that lives in symbiosis with the sea anemones and the cleaner wrasse that feeds on pests on sharks and other large fish are fascinating in their behavior. 


How To Reach

There are daily flights to Port Blair from Chennai and Calcutta. From Port Blair you can travel to Wandur by road or by boat. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India While traveling around the marine park, you can travel on totrized launches. Wandoor National Park, Wandoor Wildlife Sanctuary, National Park in Wandoor,Wandoor National Park India,Wandoor Park Tours India Local fishermen who act as guides are knowledgeable about local marine and bird life and are of immense help while travelling.

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