MIRACLES OF NATURE
Storizen|May 2023
Our rowboat sails lazily through the narrow, meandering creeks and channels of the Sundarbans, maneuvering the low, jutting out branches of the coastal mangrove trees, with the mid-day sun playing hide and seek through the emerald forest, unfolding an astonishing world before me.
Sreelekha Chatterjee
MIRACLES OF NATURE

The boat rows on through the labyrinth of the channels, with dense foliage of the salt-tolerant mangrove forest spreading over miles—deep, almost impenetrable, secretive—and growing by the side of the coast and edges of the delta formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. The Sundari tree (meaning “beautiful” in Bengali), after which the place gets its name, is the dominant mangrove tree species of the Sundarbans of India and Bangladesh. Sundarbans is a cluster of islands, constantly made and remade along the banks by the incoming and outgoing tides, forming the largest block of littoral forests.

Awe-struck, I stare at the tall, hardy Sundari trees, with elliptical leaves which form an unbroken canopy, while keora trees with long, cone-shaped aerial roots, line along one of the shores and their drooping branches lean over the calm water. A horizontal network of cable roots gives the trees support while the aerial roots take in oxygen and sustain entire underground ecosystems beneath them. Monkeys and deer eagerly consume the keora leaves and their sour fruits.

The peaceful, unique nature surrounding—divine and bright—helps me to relax and unwind and takes my mind off the hustle and bustle of my city life. My eyes feast on the magnificent scenic beauty—rich treasure of flora and fauna—that nature has bestowed.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der May 2023-Ausgabe von Storizen.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

Diese Geschichte stammt aus der May 2023-Ausgabe von Storizen.

Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.

WEITERE ARTIKEL AUS STORIZENAlle anzeigen
Analog Love. Digital Bonds...
Storizen

Analog Love. Digital Bonds...

Vintage love, hand-written letters that carry tears, kisses, smiles, blushes Scents of souls traveling far, to reach the hands of the beloved Eloquent pairs of eyes, wordless conversations, glances, glimpses...

time-read
2 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
INTERVIEW Swami Mukundananda Author: Nourish Your Soul
Storizen

INTERVIEW Swami Mukundananda Author: Nourish Your Soul

Nourish Your Soul delves into the transformative lives of eleven saints, offering timeless wisdom and practical steps for spiritual growth.

time-read
6 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
No Strings ATTACHED
Storizen

No Strings ATTACHED

Seema's day began with the familiar symphony of sleepless nights, crying twins, the sticky chaos of diaper changes, and the frantic scramble to get breakfast on the table.

time-read
6 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
Love, the Digital Way
Storizen

Love, the Digital Way

the Digital Way

time-read
6 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
As you turn the page, let the adventure begin our book reviews await, promising literary delights and captivating tales!
Storizen

As you turn the page, let the adventure begin our book reviews await, promising literary delights and captivating tales!

Karan Madhok's debut novel, \"A Beautiful Decay\", begins with a harrowing act of gun violence that sets the tone for an emotionally charged narrative.

time-read
8 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
MONTHLY TAROT CARDS READING FOR FEBRUARY 2025
Storizen

MONTHLY TAROT CARDS READING FOR FEBRUARY 2025

Dear Aries, this month you may find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-doubt or negative thinking.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
FROM THE EDITOR'S BOOKSHELF
Storizen

FROM THE EDITOR'S BOOKSHELF

When I first picked up Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda, I had no idea that it would unfold into such a transformative experience.

time-read
2 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
Art and Words, Bound Together with The Green Book
Storizen

Art and Words, Bound Together with The Green Book

In this illuminating conversation with Amitava Kumar, we delve into the creative genius behind The Green Book, a work that transcends traditional storytelling by seamlessly blending art and literature.

time-read
4 Minuten  |
Jan 2025
JUST A STATE OF MY MIND
Storizen

JUST A STATE OF MY MIND

Sleep the most sinister time of the day, The beasts awake starting to bray, smelling the fright A gurgling smoke, thick as an iron rope blindfolds the hose of imagination.

time-read
1 min  |
Jan 2025
IS DIGITAL ROMANCE WORTH?
Storizen

IS DIGITAL ROMANCE WORTH?

Digital romance is escalating these days. Teenagers as well as adults are more into social media. People meet strangers on Whatsapp or Facebook.

time-read
3 Minuten  |
Jan 2025