From the very bottom of my heart………
Read it, read it not once or twice, but
countless times, ‘Barkur down the Centuries’, that each occasion,
it’s a different experience, as it unfolds its royal stature.
Astonished, shocked even felt sorry today… to
see the present state of affairs, Not too late, and you made us feel
proud and work towards, to make it ‘Holy Barkur’.
It’s really wonderful to know our roots…and the
importance of Barkur. Each and every line speaks in volumes of the
glorious past of people and place. We salute and thanks to the great
efforts put in by Archie to gather, it’s half work, unless the last
word you firmly expressed put into practice !?
Surely you now made to think and visit the
places and spots marked so beautiful, yes, everything around us day
in and out is less important and so is ignored. Now we know the
greatness, holiness and its place in the history truly rightful,
Wake up, social workers and State Administration and see lost
goodwill restored.
Let’s hope, this document too doesn’t rest in
archives of this web-site, Rather, be a tool to the youngsters and
students apply themselves to learn more.
Personally, I noticed in the article a great
passion, admiration and insight, Almighty will reward you in
abundance, as this mode you chose Him to serve.
M.M.Alvares, alvaresmm@hotmail.com.25/04/2007
It
is a wonderful poem by Antony Barkur -"Gurugala Nenedu." After
reading, I remembered my elementary teachers who taught me to read
and write!
Austin Prabhu,
USA, 24/04/2007
Dear Anthony,
Congratulations. Keep it up. Its nice to hear that Barkur Parish Kudru
people are really doing good. God bless your mission.
With lots of wishes from,
Jessy Menezes, Keith, Maria and Habbu,
Barkur.,
22/04/2007
Congratulations Anthony, keep it up. Your poems are really very good.
All the best and do publish a book soon.
Feliciana D'Silva,
Kuwait,
22/04/2007
Congratulation
Antony for getting the Consolation prize in "Daaiz Literary
competition-2006". It's indeed a great achievement .May this talent
give you more and more success in your near future.
Regards,
Fareena Sequeira,
Abu
Dhabi,
22/04/2007
Week long festivities in Barkur. Nice to see the restoration of
Moodukere temple. I remember , Barkur (the then) High School used to
keep swimming competition in this Kere, or the
Holy Temple pond. The fish were so friendly, they used to clean and
nibble away my toes!
It's also interesting to see the Restored' public display of faith,
from people from Byndoor to Bantwal, or Kasargod, who could be called
pilgrims to Barkur. If all the temples were restored to their original
beauty, people will come.
"You build, and people will come." You build a swimming pool, Children
will swim. You build a cricket field, children and adults will start
playing cricket. You build a park, and people will come to take a
stroll. You build a garden, and people will admire the God's creation
in the form of flowers. Even bees, butterflies, and birds will show
up. Yes, open a Bank, people will deposit money. Open a shop, people
will buy. Open a motel and people will stay for an extra day.
Hence, restore the the temples, and people will come and pray, and
restore their faith too. When people pray, economy will grow!|! I too
pray for prosperity, as well. Oh, yes, as simple as that.
I
used to re-use my shirt, whenever, my mother restored the buttons
back!, as simple as that. I heard, nowadays, if a shirt button is
lost, they toss the shirt away, and buy a new one. Even the poor do
not want a button less shirt!
James Fernandes,
USA,
18/04/2007
What a broad and realistic vision, Mr Fernandes for Barkur, yes, to
those who are narrow and engaged in petty political gains in the name
of religion must see within self. Fortunately Barkur hardly known for
any such incidents neither in the past nor now, not in future.
Lastly, introduce new and fresh faces as POM on a regular basis, as I
agree with M.Kamath's view.
MM ALVARES,
alvaresmm@hotmail.com -
18/04/2007
Really remarkable and well organized site. Someone like you trying to
safeguard the historical importance of your native place. Its really
nice. Both Barkur and Basrur has similar kind of historical
background. Unfortunately no websites are made on Basrur. Can you
people do something about this issue?
Chandrashekhar,
Mumbai,
18/04/2007
We
are happy to hear that Barkur is getting special funds under suvarna
grama yojane - let the funds, atleast 60% convert into development
work, it's a great achievement! At last the efforts and dream of
Barkuronline to make Barkur a tourists destination is on its way to
realisation, congrtulations!!
MM Alvares,
alvaresmm@hotmail.com,
17/04/2007
Yes, Restoration is very important. No, by restoring temples, you are
not restoring a religion, that is a narrow minded thinking.. You are
restoring the rich history of Barkur, not religion.
But, and besides, You are restoring economy, which is equally
important. The world is taking care of Taj Mahal. Tell me, are they
interested in its religion or the revenue it brings? We can restore
the glory of Barkur, by restoring the temples, economically. The
Fort, the basadies, etc.
Jerusalem is surviving. Do we know how, that every nook and corner of
Jesrusalen has its history, they sell relics, as if they were touched
by Jesus, 2000 years ago. Was there a Rosary 2000 years ago?
If
Barkur cannot cash in from its history, I guess, Oh, well, I must be a
fool to talk such things.
James Fernandes,
USA,
17/04/2007
Hi
I
would be really glad to see the pictures from Rathothsava Utsav in
Barkur, coz its been really long and no news or pictures about it.
Hopefully you will display all the pictures soon and also change the
personality of the month more often. Thank you.
Minu Kamath, 17/04/2007
Congratulations Herbert. Your father was the Gurkaar of our Kudru
varaado for a very long duration. Now its you. You have kept up his
legacy. All the best.
Gurkar and all Kudru dwellers.
17/04/2007
Its
really a God's blessing, which makes you serve him. May Our Lord Jesus
give you more and more strength Herbert to serve him for his kingdom.
Be still before the Lord, Wait patiently on Him and may all His graces
be bestowed on you.
Regards,
Fareena Sequeira,
17/04/2007
Dear Herbert,
Congratulations and we pray for the God’s choicest blessings on you to
thrive and achieve greater heights in His Kingdom.
Johnson Martis,
Jamnagar, Gujrath,
Anirudh,
Marina and Kishoo,
Barkur
17/04/2007
"2-3 crores for Concrete roads, well maintained ponds, pure drinking
water to all, public toilets, tourist center , guest house, library
… the dream list goes on and the challenge lies only with leaders
who are at helm of this project. "
Hope some people will keep track of these funds, for which our
politicos have worked hard with their influence to obtain such huge
amount of money. Congratulations to our Barkur leaders.
Will the water be clean? Will the ponds be free of broken glass and
floating garbage? Can one swim without getting rashes? Will the
roads be free of bumps and pot holes? Wah, public toilets? Will
there be water to flush? Who will clean them besides the flies,
stray dogs and domesticated pigs?
[Did you know that Eating pork was dogmated as "Eating pork is
against the religion", mainly because, the shortage of pigs caused
the outhouses getting overloaded?] Weren't they wise? They told me,
"If you feed and take of the farm animals in this life, you might go
to school and become a teacher in next life." Well, I had raw warm
eggs for breakfast, while the rest were drinking congee water!
Back to 3-4 crores. Hope this money will not go waste, as the Foxes
guarding the chicken? Or like the monkeys saving the fish from
drowning. I did offer flowers to cows, they ate them......
Barkur will have a public library. Where are the books? Where are
the local newspapers? Where are the periodicals? Where are the
Scientific journals, the Magazines, the Journal of Rearing, Caring
and Catching Fish in Barkur? The Journal on Rice Farming? The
Mechanics, the Laboratories, The periodicals of Teachers
Associations? The Journal of Sharing wisdom, intelligence, and Self
reliance............. Thought for today, "One should aim for the top
most mango, at least you may hit the middle one!"
Oh, yes, why bother for feedback?
James Fernandes,
USA,
09/04/2007
Best Wishes for a Happy Easter, to all of you at Barkur and around
the world.
Feliciana D'Silva,
08/04/2007.
On Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as
it is told in the Bible. This holy day celebrates the triumph of
life over death. Happy Easter to all of you.
Philiph Richard.P.,
08/04/2007.
As the Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ after the
crucifixion and death. Traditions associated with the festival are
the Easter rabbit, a symbol of fertility and colored Easter Eggs
representing the gay hues of spring. So also we expect spring in
this site with better articles / fun / masala in your web pages too.
Have a wonderful feast, barkuronline.com members and all visitors.
MM Alvares,
alvaresmm@hotmail.com,
08/04/2007.
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