Faith energises .. faith heals

 Faith energises.... faith heals....

My memory goes back 10 years ago when we had shifted to our newly built home in the outskirts of thindal, Erode. Surrounded by lush green paddy fields , the first few years was a " kerala" experience! Close to our home, the  " karuparayan and kannimaar" temple particularly intrigued me . The huge tamarind trees and neem tree would easily be over 100 years old and I have enjoyed the bird chatter standing outside the locked gate. I would ask the passersby " WHY" it is kept locked . And each had a story to share !
Finally after 33 years , the " kumbabisegam " was held today. 
The insensitive blasting of loud music and the bursting of crackers ( my heart was bleeding for all those birds whose home this tree has been, for many years ) infuriated me and my rational mind fired up to" question" this faith . But then, I pacified myself telling " thank God, the traditional faith " is still there in Indian villages  despite its ups and downs . ..
The pagans ( who lived in europe, worshipping nature) were literally wiped out or converted by the emerging monotheistic faiths. But,in India, our traditional places of worship still exist after decades of invasion and colonization.
So I went to the temple , and stood there amidst the noise, and connected with the pooja. Many devotees got into a state of " high energy" as the young children curiously wondered what is happening.
Our ancestors worshipped nature.  And Gods were made to protect nature.
Let us continue to do so in faith . Not in blind faith . I am looking forward to visiting this temple to sit under the magnificent trees to enjoy the many life forms on them and also to derive strength from the powerful deity (I  love those fiery eyes. Inspires confidence in the onlooker !)