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Explore Goa's Heritage
The churches of old goa In the 16th and 17th centuries,old Goa-the first captain of the Portguese- was often referred to as the Rome of the East". not only was it built on seven hills like the city of the Rome but it was also the seat of the Roman catholic church,the papal see in the east with jurisciction over all of Asia. Old goa is now a world Heritage site and has the largest concentration of churches, convents and monuments within a small area. you will need more than a day here to fully appreciate its significance.
A truly breath taking church in old Goa is the st.Cajetan Chruch which is regarded as a miniature version of the Basilcia of st. peter in Rome. its baroque interiors, mother of pearl windows and intricate woodwork are considered the finest in Goa. The Basilica of Bom jesus the mausoleum of st. francis- is probably the most widely visited church Goa and is the finest exmple of baroque architecture in India. A stone's thrown away is santa monica convent- the world second largest convent which house the museum of christian Art, the only one in Asia.
Temples of Goa Hindus constitute a majority of the Goan population and there are numerous temples across Goa's 11 Talukas where the religious are able to venerate their deities. The temples that arouse most interest includes the Mahadev Mandir in Tambdi surla at mollem which was built in the 12th century.This temple is dedicated to lord shiva and built from basalt stone. The Shri Manguesh temple in priol houses the shivalingam and its architecture is noteworthy for its mix of Mughal domes and baroque accents borrowed from Goa's churches. other popular temples include Shantadurga Devi Mandir and Mahalaxmi Devi Mandir.
Leave it to God
We are subconsciously result oriented. Therefore when we don’t see desired results coming in. Our enthusiasm to do work slowly start decreasing. Frustration sets in. We feel we are working so hard, putting in a lot of efforts, and in spite of doing so much, we are not getting the proper results. These feeling occur because we lack inner faith that says, i will get the results at the right time. But for now i have to do only work.
Man has to surrender to god because nothing is in his hand. when the works hard and see that results are not coming. Then he start feeling that there is some other force that is running the world. Our intelligence is limited. We think we are very intelligent, but in reality we are still in the world of ignorance. We have not been able to rise above ignorance.
Surrendering to god i.e Ishvarapranidhan does not only mean doing Pooja, Bhajan, Kirtan, Satsang, or chatting the name of god. Ishvarapranidhan is about doing action and leading the results to the god. God help those who help themselves. In the Bhagvad geeta lord Krishna says,” Do your duty and everything else will be taken care of”.
Until now, if god has been running my life he will also continue in future. I am still in one piece. My hands and legs. Eyes and ears are in good health and functioning. This kind of thinking of gratitude towards the God.
LGBTQ EMPLOYEES IN THE
WORKFORCE
Being unique is more important than being equal. Being authentic is more important than being best.
BLOGOSPHERE
How reasonably have we framed ourselves beyond pride moth? Thought provoking statistics emerge daily, indicating how close we have come to what we have desired to achieve for years, conceptually, socially, morally, practically, and professionally. A noteworthy shift is evident if we specifically talk about awareness, acceptance, and intend towards the LGBTQ+WORKFORCE.
But will that be sufficient? Do we have the suitable approach, policies, culture, mindset and opportunities to promote diversity and incusion to each individual of diverse gender and sexualities member of LGBTQ?
As per Zippa’s 2022 report, 25% of LGBTQ+ People report encountering discrimination based on sexual discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in the past year, an 46% pf LGBTQ+ Workers have undergone unfair treatment at work at one point in their lives.
Changes owing to covind19 have shaken the foundation of any strategic initiative that an organisation could think of or has introduced, but ask any minority group most of detest such categorising but it is the most widely understood term) and they will thank WFH scenario for numerous reasons. To an extent, this model secured them from anxiety, disillusionment, biasedness, embarrassment, fear, and identity crisis. This group could enjoy a world driven by capability because the e-window through which they worked is much smaller space for others to get in through, know judge, and react.
But the world, slowly, is moving back to the office. Are we ready? Are we prepared to give that secure enviorment to all our people? May be yes, but if not, we are being unfair to the talent that stand right outside our door, asking for essential consideration to become a part of us add immense value to the system.
I agree that’s it’s not as easy as introduced a policy, but somewhere we will have to start and start strong; only then will other grabs oars and start rowing. People automatically are motivated to became a part and contribute when they witness the change happening, not just the talking. How gender responsible are we as an organisation? In my view, if we become responsible for all that we do, we will have a better place to work for all. I am using an acronym to elaborate to more on this: RESPONSIBLE: Respect empathy support proactive owned neutral safe involved break the perception live your words Enabler
RESPECT : Ask, Listen, uderstand,and include preferences defined and demanded by individuals. They are all unique with unique requirements; its essential to respect individuality rather than categorising them.
Empathy: sometimes, we end up embarrassing our people while trying to be empathetic. The definition may be the same, but applicability may differ. Understanding how much of what will be right when dealing with our people is essential. Empathy should in no way be attacking their self respect ; no one would want to compromise on that. Action speak louder than intent.
SUPPORT: They should have a fundamental support system; they are unique people and may need something extra to handle routine tasks. They may need a go to person to discuss a few things which can’t be addressed candidly or with the manager. There is a possibility that they may want to stay out of a few initiatives. That’s ok; organisation should be able to enable that support system.
Proactive: train your people on acceptance and inclusion. It’s wrong to assume that people should comprehend on their own, if that happens, everybody will perceive and respond according to their understanding, not define norms. The purpose and the plan should be discussed with people. They should all be part of these initiatives to accept and appreciate , we all know how people react, but we must show how people react.s
Owned: Have and inclusivity specialist, share and talk about your D&I initiative like any other critical business initiative ownership is a must; when people know that our leaders actively drive and observe it, they also consider it unique.
Neutral: Replace gender-coded terms with neutral terms. Organisations should guarantee that all their policies and processes provide inclusive benefits, including sexual orientation as a part of their non-discrimination policy,
Safe: A place has to be a secure place for all, but knowing that we have unique individuals who have already gone through enough, organisation must support individuals a little more to make their workplace psychologically a safe one for all by having relevant policies and special groups.
Involved : This can’t be an HR initiative; leader; too alone can’t drive it . this is a story where everybody reading or writing has to contribute. There is no only audience category. Only if everybody is part of this game; it’s a win win. Influencers, promoters, ambassadors, policymakers, and communicators must come from all departments. Communicate a lot and seed feedback to complete the cycle.
Break the perception:
Unfortunately, culturally, we have all been told to look at LGBT+ differently, and it’s essential to break that perception by being authentic, ethical, and empathetic. People follow what they see, at least till the time they are part of the same system. Depict and showcase it well.
Live your words: workforce diversity has become more critical than ever; it is fact known to all. When leader are talking about it, so is the team . when leaders and organisation start acting on it, so will the team.
Enable: Enable every individual to be proud of who they are, enable them to do what they are capable of doing, allow the system that indentifies people as unique people, not different ones, promote a culture that values individuality.
Additional efforts are needed to make organisation a safe and happy workplace for LGBTQ+ employees. Support towards the group should be highlighted in the entire employees. Supports towards the group should be highlighted in the entire employees life cycle to give the required assurance and comfort. Mainstreaming of sexual minorities has sound a concrete place in organisation top strategies. We need to do a little more to be conscious about unconscious biases and assumption to embrace a culture that accepts and respect people of all identities and orientations.
Just because we are still not there doesn’t mean we won’t reach there everything, including perspective, approach, people ,time, expectations, scenarios, will keep changing, organisation will have to match up to speed by staying aware, accepting uniqueness, accommodating diversified workforce and continuously ADAPTING to remain APT.
When we all love rainbows, why not add more colour to make your own? Just be the light and support it to shine.
Remember that story of a balloon seller? He said, the colour of the balloon does not determine the height it will achieve; it’s the stuff inside that matters. Relatable in so many ways, right?
In the end, it’s up to all of us.
guwahati
India is a land of many cultures and many festivals. And some OF the country’s biggest festivals commence this month.
GUWAHATI
The charming city of Guwahati may popularly be known as the ‘Gateway to the Northeast’, but the de facto capital of Assam is a destination worth exploring in its own rights. picturesquely sprawled along the mighty Brahamapura River, Guwahati is a city shaped by fascinating history of over 1,500 years. The exact date of its beginning is unknown; however its earlier mention is as pragjyotishpura (light of east’) whose existence dates back before the beginning of recorded history, According to the puranas. it served as the seat of the kamarupa kingdom and later the kachari rulers. The Koch dynasty of Bengal ruled here for while and is accredited with building the revered kamakhya Temple. It became the capital of the Ahom dynasty in 1786, and after a decade long occupation by the Burmese in the 1800s, it was made by the British capital of assam in 1826. Today Guwahati is a major river port, with oil and tea as important industries. peppered with ancient temples. lined by beautiful riverfront promenades, and with world famous wildlife national parks, hill stations, and more in its vicinity, Guwahati serves as the window to the beauty of the northeast.
Local buzz
Whether you’re an ardent heritage, culture, or nature lover, Guwahati
will keep you busy with its myriad offerings.
Divine Temple One of the oldest of the 51 shakti peethas and an important
entre of Tantrism
Kamakhya Temple |
Kamakhya Temple is located at the top of Nilachal Hill. According to Kalika purana, the temple marks the spot where sati’s genitals and womb fell after Shiva danced with her corpse, the annual
Ambubachi Mela here draws thousands of devotees, the unique
NAVAGRAHA TEMPLE, dedicated to the nine celestial bodies of Hindu astronomy features nine shivlingams;
the Basistha temple set by a stream on the outskirts of the Garbhanga reserve forest, is known for its elephant and butterflies.
River stories: One of the largest rivers in the world, the majestic Bramaputrais a sight to behold- and the best way to do so is by cruise, Daily ferries take you across to various riverine island such as
Umananda and its revered shiva temple, sunset sail slike the alfresco grandcruise offer food and beveragepackagesalongwihthstunningvistas,the guwahati ropeway, reportedly india’s longest river ropeway, afford drone use views ofthe riveras it transportyou to opposite bank. Driving across the
Saraighat bridge a two-tie rrail-cum- road is another way to enjoy the vastness of the river, the Brahamaputra beach festivals ,held yearly on the riverine beaches that appear in winter as the water recedes , in an open air carnival celebrating Assam’s river and culture.
Cultural snippets: Name after the Respected Assamese medieval poet playwright reformer,
Srimata shankardev kalakshetra is a cultural institution that promotes Assams culture tradition and art. The vast complex hosts a museum liabrary,heritage park artist village open-air theatres,places and worship emporiums and eateries, set nearGuwahatis pristine Dighalipukhuri lake in Assam state museum displays local natural history folk art and crafts sitting atopthe sarina hills Gandhi mandap is aunipue museum dedicated to the father of the nationit sports the tallest national flag in India currently.
Wine and Dine
Guwahati comes alive with regional delicacies, world cusine, quaint cafe,and trendy pubs
Local taste
A good initation to the cuisines of the northeast is through an Assamese thali with rice and dalkhar(alkaline burnt banana peel) vegetable aloo pitika(mash) and masor tenga (fish curry) or chicken curry paradise iw know for its traditional thalis
Day Trips
Guwahati is conveniently located near many wounderful destination that make for freat day trips the beautiful hill station of shilong in meghalya is just three hours away by road along the way one may stop by the magnificent UMIAM Lake for photo-ops and tea, before continuing to shilong, where tumbling waterfalls, glistening lakes lively market and delicious food await just about an hour away form Guwahati on the bank of the Brahmaputra is the town of Sualkuchi famous for producing the exquisite cruelty free assam silk spend the day visiting th household involved in this cottage industry learn how Ahimsa silk is produced without killing the silkworm watch the skilful weavers at work on handlooms and shop for elegant assam silk saries and other garments.
A day trip here can be clubbed with a visit to
HAJO An ancient piligrimage site for Hindus,Muslims and Buddhist site is dotted with temples of which the hayagriva madhava mandir is the most famous the powa makkah khanqah( sufi centre) is pious for muslim as it contain a lump of earth Mecca.
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