Welcome to India’s Temple of Holy Rats

Jul 4 2021

On the fringes of the Great Indian Desert lies Deshnoke, a small village which pales in comparison to the rest of India’s stunning landscape. Should one delve deeper however, one might discover the Karni Mata – India’s temple of rats. According to locals and legends, the 20,000 rats are said to be the earthly reincarnations of Karni Mata – a 15th century sage and healer.

Karni Mata, revered for her generosity and supernatural abilities, was thought to have her earthly representations in the rodents. Whilst first time visitors squirm and dodge large swarms of rats, the experienced initiated make their way to make offerings in the centre of the temple where a statue of Karni Mata lies.

Some devotees even drink from the bowl the rats bathe and play in, eat the crumbs left behind by the rodents and sleep in the temple as the mammals scurry all over their bodies. The reason for this all has to do with Hindu religion – or rather religions. A phenomenon of varying beliefs and practices, with thousands of gods and goddesses, all of this might seem bizarre for a Westerner.

Some hope to encounter white albino rats for extra fortune, as the adoration of the rats is set to bring good luck. Divinity in this temple differs far from the sacred sites we know in churches. With rats eating their own after passing, visitors are often left bewildered by what goes on in the temple.

This includes one particular man who is a constant presence at the temple. He simply goes by the name of ‘the son of the goddess Karni Devi.’ For people like him, the goddess provides everything needed in life. The divine permeates all of existence according to Hinduism – this includes the rats in this specific sect.

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6 signs you are a people’s pleaser

Jul 3 2021

1. When you would do anything to avoid conflict

2. When you say ‘yes’ rather than ‘no’.

3. When you constantly keep excusing yourself

4. When you have a strong need to be loved by everyone

5. When you constantly go out of your way for others.

6. When you take the blame even if it’s not your fault

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“The best resource we have is the people” – Government urges national discussion on economic vision

Jul 3 2021

In a continued attempt to develop a sustainable and holistic future for Malta’s economy and environment, Wednesday’s conference addressing the public consultation on Malta’s 10-year economic plan tackled the importance of the public’s contribution to the aforementioned economic plan. Throughout the entirety of the conference titled Future Proof Malta 2021-2031, the importance of the stakeholders’ contribution to the entire process was highlighted multiple times, with Economy Minister stating that the document is by the people and for the people of Malta.

The conference, held in Gozo, tackled the ‘Environment’ pillar of the entire economic plan, with the five pillars being discussed being quality of life and sustainable economic development, high quality infrastructure and investment, education and employment, environment, and good governance and the rule of law. These pillars are the formative elements of Malta’s economy and through collaboration with industry professionals and the public’s contribution, Malta’s sustainable future becomes more realistically attainable.

Segwu 👇 kif permezz tal-Viżjoni Ekonomika 2031 se nkunu qegħdin intejbu l-ambjent u l-kwalita’ tal-ħajja tan-nies 🟢…

Posted by Silvio Schembri on Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Economy Minister Hon. Silvio Schembri added that in order to safeguard’s Malta’s future generations, the Government will facilitate and enable a smooth transition towards a circular and sustainable economy across all sectors of economic activity. This while embracing new alternative energy practices to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Speaking about Gozo, Schembri noted that protecting agricultural and rural land in Gozo remains a priority in maintaining a strategy of ECO-Gozo. Malta’s sister island was an essential part in the government’s holistic plans for a sustainable future. Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri shed light on the fact that in the past years, unemployment rates dropped whilst quality investment grew.

At one point, Minister Camilleri responded to questions regarding the highly-discussed Malta-Gozo tunnel, answering that it is a topic which has been widely considered in the past years and the fact that having Gozo connected to the main island and the rest of Europe is of utmost importance and being worked on tirelessly by the Ministries and the government in general.

The statements echo Minister Schembri’s sentiments that economic growth and environmental sustainability should not be seen as opposing forces but rather enablers of one another, where the two factors go hand in hand during Malta’s efforts towards a sustainable future.

🎥 Ministers Silvio Schembri, Aaron Farrugia and Clint Camilleri address Malta’s Economic Vision 2021 – 2031 National Consultation for Pillar 4 – The Environment

🎥 Ministers Silvio Schembri, Aaron Farrugia and Clint Camilleri address Malta’s Economic Vision 2021 – 2031 National Consultation for Pillar 4 – The Environment

Posted by Silvio Schembri on Tuesday, 29 June 2021

The visionary economic document states that a future-proof Malta in the environment sector by 2031 can be achieved through various measures such as:
• Efficient use of resources, including land, and better waste management
• Combatting emissions and pollution
• Achieving carbon neutrality
• Providing green finance
• Protecting Malta’s seas and harnessing the blue economy
• Preservation and restoration of nature habitats

Any and all stakeholders are encouraged to review the consultation document and submit their feedback by visiting https://economicvision.mimcol.com.mt/ which highlights the Ministry’s plans for economic growth through 5 pillars, including the one discussed on Wednesday.

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WATCH: Artists gather in Valletta to call for equal rights & sustainable events plan

Jul 3 2021

Earlier today, artists and operators from the arts & entertainment sector gathered in front of Valletta’s parliament building in a peaceful protest to call for equal rights for artists and workers in the local scene along with a sustainable events plan going forward.

Amongst other speakers, X factor & Malta’s Got Talent Judge Howard Keith Debono along with local DJ Tenishia highlighted the discrimination being made against artists & operators from the local authorities.

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Joven Grech, better known as Tenishia told Malta Daily that artist remains persistent in the face of discrimination and called for a level playing field for local artists and went on to state that he will never give up on the situation.

Howard Keith stated how the arts & entertainment industry is considered at the bottom of the chain, even internationally, also stating that the scene has been closed for 15 months with COVID-19 cases still rising locally.

The judge and artist manager stated that, much like other workers in different local industries have the right to work, so should local artists like singers, dancers, DJs and so much more along with event operators who have also felt the pandemic’s effects.

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