B for Bishnoi community of Rajasthan.
Members of the Bishnoi community
Bishnoi is a community in Rajasthan for whom conservation of wildlife has a
religious belief. In 1731 , Amrita Bishnoi led a group of 363 persons who
sacrificed their lives , (by hugging the trees while the King's men cut down
the trees and beheaded them ), for the protection of Khejri trees. This shows
the determination of some people to work for the conversation of their
natural environment.
In October , 1996 Nihal Chand Bishnoi sacrificed his life for protecting wild
animals .
The word Bishnoi is derived from bis (twenty) and nai (nine) i.e. followers of
29 principles who believe that harming the environment means harming
mankind. The principles were not only tailored to conserve bio-diversity of the
area but also ensured a healthy eco-friendly social life for the community.
to preserve bio-diversity and encourage good animal husbandry. These
include a ban on killing animals and felling trees, and providing protection to
all life forms. The community members use firewood that are devoid of small
insects. The members of the community are also forbidden to wear blue cloth
as the dye used for colouring is obtained by cutting shrubs.
The areas where the Bishnois reside is a thriving place for the Chinkaras
(Indian gazelle) and Chowsinghas ( 4 horn antelope) who graze in their
fields. Bishnois even protect wild animals and hunting of animals is strictly
forbidden.
Bishnois even bury their dead (unlike most Hindu communities) to save on
the felling of trees for cremation.
The Government of India has recently instituted an 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi
National Award for Wildlife Conservation' in memory of her.
( Information courtesy Goggle and NCERT book)
FOR : ABC WEDNESDAY
Thanks Denise, Roger, Leslie, and the rest of the team of ABC Wednesday.
Members of the Bishnoi community
Bishnoi is a community in Rajasthan for whom conservation of wildlife has a
religious belief. In 1731 , Amrita Bishnoi led a group of 363 persons who
sacrificed their lives , (by hugging the trees while the King's men cut down
the trees and beheaded them ), for the protection of Khejri trees. This shows
the determination of some people to work for the conversation of their
natural environment.
In October , 1996 Nihal Chand Bishnoi sacrificed his life for protecting wild
animals .
The word Bishnoi is derived from bis (twenty) and nai (nine) i.e. followers of
29 principles who believe that harming the environment means harming
mankind. The principles were not only tailored to conserve bio-diversity of the
area but also ensured a healthy eco-friendly social life for the community.
to preserve bio-diversity and encourage good animal husbandry. These
include a ban on killing animals and felling trees, and providing protection to
all life forms. The community members use firewood that are devoid of small
insects. The members of the community are also forbidden to wear blue cloth
as the dye used for colouring is obtained by cutting shrubs.
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The areas where the Bishnois reside is a thriving place for the Chinkaras
(Indian gazelle) and Chowsinghas ( 4 horn antelope) who graze in their
fields. Bishnois even protect wild animals and hunting of animals is strictly
forbidden.
Bishnois even bury their dead (unlike most Hindu communities) to save on
the felling of trees for cremation.
The Government of India has recently instituted an 'Amrita Devi Bishnoi
National Award for Wildlife Conservation' in memory of her.
( Information courtesy Goggle and NCERT book)
FOR : ABC WEDNESDAY
Thanks Denise, Roger, Leslie, and the rest of the team of ABC Wednesday.
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