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Project-Based Learning (PBL) is very effective in the learning process as children / students get involved in making various projects / models and doing various activities. A PBL not only helps in bringing the best out of a child but also helps the child in thinking out-of-the-box and helps in improving it's creative skills.

Here is one such project done by my child studying in Std V as a part of school inspection. She was asked to do some model and she chose to do a society which is clean and is full of greenery and she named it 'Clean and Green Society'.

Here is how to do the model:

I took a rectangular piece of hard cardboard from a waste cardboard box. I then stuck green color velvet paper on it for a green look and kept it aside. I then took cardboard boxes of different sizes got along with tonic bottles.

I then stuck desired color papers on the boxes. For a natural look, I took thin white cardboard which you get inside shirt on purchase of one. I used this white car…

Model of Igloo is one of the commonly given projects for the primary class students in their curriculum as a part of PBL (Project-Based Learning). Making a model of Igloo is very easy as it doesn't involve many colours except for white cotton. And it doesn't involve too much of purchases.

In the above pic you can see the model of Igloo prepared by my daughter studying in Class 5, of course with a helping hand from me. In view of helping the students and their mom (parents) in their school activities, I am herewith sharing the making of a model of an Igloo.

Take a rectangular piece of cardboard from a waste / unused cardboard box and either paint it with white acrylic / poster color or stick a blank white paper on it. If you have enough cotton balls, then no need to paint or stick white paper on the cardboard. Normally I do not encourage the use of thermocole as it non-biodegradable. However, if you don't have any other option, then you can go for thermocole.

Stick popsicl…

Nagula Chaviti is yet another important festival celebrated by Telugu people of Andhra Pradesh. As the name implies 'Nagula' means 'of the serpents' in Telugu language and 'Chaviti' means 'fourth', the 'festival of serpents' is celebrated on the 4th day after Deepavali Amavasya (the day of moonless night) in the auspicious Hindu month of Kartikam.
Importance of the festival Nagula Chaviti is one of the important festivals in Andhra Pradesh which is celebrated with much devotion. It is a day fully dedicated to 'Serpents / Snakes' as these are considered as one of the foremost Gods in Hinduism. The festival reflects the harmonious communion between the venomous creatures and humans. In the olden days when there was no advancement of science and there was no scientific approach, a majority of the people in the rural India were becoming victims of poisonous snake bites. In addition to it, even there is a belief in Hinduism that serpents / s…

Varalakshmi Vratam is a very important pooja performed by the women on 2nd Friday that falls before full moon day in the auspicious Hindu month of Sravan

Please click here to know how to do Varalakshmi Puja.

After worshiping Goddess Laskhmi, Women folk sing songs in praise of Her. Here is a melodious devotional song in praise of Varalakshmi Devi which goes like this 'Etla Ninnettu Kondunamma':

Download lyrics in English.

Etla ninnettu kondunamma
Mahalakshmi Talli etla ninnettu kondunamma

Etla ninnettu kondumu aatlaade balavu neevu
Etla rammanuchu pilichi kotladhana michche talli

Etla ninnettu kondunamma
Mahalakshmi Talli etla ninnettu kondunamma

Pasibalavaite yettukondu Mahalakshmi Talli
Pasidi buggala palavelli
Poovulu pandrulu toranamulato
Palavelli kattina vedikapai kalahamsa nadakalatoti
Ghallu ghallu mani nadiche talli

Etla ninnettu kondunamma
Mahalakshmi Talli etla ninnettu kondunamma

Etla ninnettu kondu aatlaade balavuneevu
Etla rammanuchu pilichi kotladhana michche tal…

Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati Periyakoil. It is located in the temple town of Srirangam in Tamil Nadu.
About Srirangam Srirangam is located on an island in between the rivers of Kaveri and Kollidam - a tributary of River Kaveri. The small temple town of Srirangam is a part of Tiruchirapalli (Trichy). It is an important Hindu pilgrim place particularly for the Srivaishnavites. It is believed that this pilgrim place is one of the few self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetra) of Lord Vishnu. Sri Ranganatha Swamy temple is the foremost among the 108 Divya Kshetrams / Desams i.e. the sacred shrines of the Vaishnavite sect.

Read about the Dasavataram of Lord Vishnu About the temple The temple is built across a vast area, in a typical Dravidian style of temple architecture. It is also known as Bhooloka Vaikuntham i.e. the Abode of Lord Vishnu on Earth.
There are seven enclosures (i.e. prakaras) with 21 magnificent towers (gopurams) and huge walls. …

Lumbini Park is one of the top attractions of Hyderabad. It is located in the heart of the city opposite to the New Gate of Secretariat Building. March is the best time to visit the park as the weather at this time remains cool in the mornings and evenings / night and slightly hotter during the day.

Know about the top attractions of Hyderabad The park is located on the shores on Hussain Sagar and is easily reachable. It is heavily crowded on weekends with full of activities for visitors.

Click to read the boat ride that takes you to the huge Buddha Statue island amidst the lake which looks colorfully beautiful when illuminated at night.
Laser show at Lumbini Park is one of the main attractions and is a crowd-pulling show. It is the 1st spectacular water multimedia show in India. The uniqueness of the show is that the laser animation and live video are screened on the spray of water fountains with 3D effect. The laser effects dance to the rhythmic tunes / beats of the popular songs an…

About Gokarna Gokarna also known as Srikshetra, is a small temple town located on the west coast of North Karnataka. It is at a distance of about 60 Km from Karwar and it is one of the most important pilgrim places for Hindus. It is a small and peaceful town with full of divine vibes and tranquil atmosphere.

The nearest Railway Station is Gokarna Road on the Konkan Railway. There are good number of auto-rickshaws available at the station. They charge around Rs.250/- or Rs.300/- (subject to change) from railway station to the town. Many buses also ply from Mangalore and Mumbai which halt at Kumta village. From here one has to take a cab / auto-rickshaw to Gokarna which costs around Rs.200/- or Rs.250/- (subject to change). However, it is very difficult to get one from this place. Gokarna is not easily accessible.
About Shree Mahabaleshwar temple The main temple of Shree Mahabaleshwar is situated on the banks of Arabian Sea, facing the sea. Sri Mahabaleshwar is the main deity of the te…

About the Telangana International Kite Festival (TIKF) Kite flying during Makara Sankranti is an age-old tradition and culture in India. The weather remains favorable during this time to fly kites with bright sunny yet cold and windy days.

Know more about Makara Sankranti

In view of reviving tradition of flying kites during this time, the Dept of Youth Advancement, Telangana Govt Tourism and Culture in collaboration with the Royal Kite Flyers Club of India and Aga Khan Academy, had initiated the Telangana International Kite Festival.

The festival mainly aims at educating the kite enthusiasts on kite-making and kite-flying through a series of workshops and lessons. It also aims at entertaining the kite-flyers by conducting kite-flying / fighting competitions.

The 1st TIKF was held in Hyderabad on 14th and 15th January 2016. Kite-flyers of different National and International clubs from various countries take part in the festival.
Kite Festival this year (2019) The 3-day kite festival …

Raagam : Ananda Bhairavi
Taalam : Aadi

Paluke bangaramayena Kodandapani - 2

paluke bangaramaye pilachina palukavemi - 2
kalalo nee nama smarana marava chakkani tandri

Concise meaning - The agony of Bhakta Ramadas is reflected in this keertana. Sri Rama is referred as Kodandapani (the wielder of bow) in this song. Ramadasu questions Rama why He (Rama) is not answering to his (Ramadasu) prayers though he (Ramadas) did not forget to chant His (Rama) name in his (Ramadasu) dreams?

Yenta vedina gani suntaina daya raadu - 2
pantamu seyaga nenentati vaadanu tandri - 2

Concise meaning - Ramadasu says why Rama is not showing mercy on him in spite of his repeated requests. He (Ramadasu) mentions that he is an ordinary man and how can he show his stubbornness with god.

Iruvuga isukalona poralina udata bhakti - 2
karuninchi brochitivani nera nammitini tandri - 2

Concise meaning - Ramadasu says that how can he believe that Rama was merciful to the small creature / squirrel which showed its devotion by…