Brutal Destruction of heritage hills in Braj

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"Brutal Destruction of heritage hills in Braj - the Land of Lord Krishna"

Petition

by Raghav Mittal

 

Posted February 10, 2005

 

Kindly take a look at the following petition:

 

The petition is to draw the attention of the Supreme Court of India towards

the brutal destruction of heritage hills in the Braj region which spans

across the districts of Mathura (UP), Bharatpur (Rajasthan) and Faridabad

(Haryana). These hills have a historicity of more than 5000 years. Rampant

mining is going on in Braj region violating the guidelines of the Rajasthan

High Court. All this is causing havoc to the ecological balance of the

region. A substantial part of the regional wildlife along with the flora

and fauna has already been destroyed. This calls for an urgent

intervention.

 

These hills have been associated with the numerous pastimes of Lord Krishna

Ð the propounder of Bhagvad Gita, the world renowned treatise on

philosophy. They bear many historic sites which are being blown off by

using dynamite.

 

We understand that in a report the Archaeological Survey of India has

recommended a complete ban on mining in Braj area. It is significant that

the emotional and religious sentiments of millions of Vaishnavite Hindus

have been attached to these hills for ages. Millions come to circumambulate

these holy hills every year and are deeply hurt to see the devastation of

their centres of devotion.

 

These hills offer a tremendous potential for revenue generation through eco-

tourism and religious tourism if they are protected and developed on these

lines. They fall under the Taj Trapezium Zone and Golden Triangle of Delhi,

Jaipur & Agra.

 

The petition requests the Supreme Court intervene in the matter, and take

all possible measures to restore the natural grandeur of Braj.

 

You can sign the petition at www.PetitionOnline.com/Barsana/petition.html

 

with best regards

raghav