Teesta Review: A Journal of Poetry, Volume 5, Number 1. May 2022. ISSN: 2581-7094
The Scenic Jhargram
Below are the fascinating and
thought-provoking photos captured by Banani Ghosh on her trip to Jhargram in
West Bengal.
(1)
River Dulung
1. The river
Dulung is surrounded by forests and a diverse array of birds, monkeys and
animals. In the winter, migratory birds also visit the place. In this picture, Banani
Ghosh tries to capture the way the tribal people of Jhargram live in harmony
with the flora and fauna of the region.
(2)
A big monkey family
2. The everyday life of a big fat monkey family. Banani Ghosh
spotted this scene inside the premises of the Kanak Durga temple, Jhargram. The
simian’s nonchalant reaction to the usual crowd of devotees interested Banani.
3. A magnificent
termite hill. The cooperation that is exhibited between different species of
fauna fascinates Banani Ghosh. Interestingly, when the termites abandon the
mounds, they often become the habitation of snakes. Snakes get protection from
the harsh weather and also from potential predators.
(4)
Plastic pollution
4. Through this pic, Banani Ghosh wants to illustrate
humanity's corruption of nature and its effect on the flora and fauna of the
region. In the photo, a red-vented bulbul, a resident breeder across the Indian
subcontinent, is pecking at the plastic for food.
5. In Hinduism some trees are considered sacred and are
worshipped by people. In the picture a squirrel is trying to grasp the fruit scattered
by the devotees around the tree which is worshipped as a symbol of Devi
Manasha.
(6)
Dog resting on a motorbike!
