The city of Surat plans range of events on Solar eclipse theme
The city of Surat plans range of events on Solar eclipse theme
By our correspondent
Surat, DeshGujarat, 4 July, 2009
The city of Surat has decided to celebrate the July 22 solar eclipse by organizing several programs on related theme including, competitions, seminar and scientific study.
At Chamber of Commerce, Surat Municipal Commissioner Aparna, Collector Dilip Rawal, Chambers President Nilesh Mandelval, Deputy Commissioner Pradipsinh Jhala etc. discussed the perparations for Solar Eclipse event.
Three locations were figured out in the city, where people can have proper view of the Solar eclipse. The places are: Airport, Nana Varachha, River view heights near Savji Korat bridge and Vrajbhoomi party plot near Sarthana zoo.
Various schools will organize essay, elocution and painting competition on Solar eclipse theme. On July 21st, several lectures will be delivered in various schools. On the same day, Surat indoor stadium will witness a cultural program on the Sun God. A seminar will also be organized to make awareness among the people about this historical event.
People will be encouraged to capture the moments of Solar eclipse in their cameras. Eye specialist doctors will be consulted for healthy observation of the eclipse. Activities of birds and animals will be documented during Solar eclipse. Local TV and radios stations will organize quiz on Solar eclipse theme.
A website focused on Surat solar eclipse:Solareclipsesurat.in will also be created.
July 4th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
This is really cool.
Ours is a culture of space science.
Suryagrahan is such an IMP part of our Hinduism. I am glad people become more aware of this science. Enjoy the events unfolding.
जय श्री राम!
July 21st, 2009 at 5:54 am
my father is astrologer, he said,solar eclipse can effective on your sun sign
but this is very wonderful moment on 22nd july so i will not leave this moment
me and my collegue will reach at moment on airport…
jai shree krishna…….!!