Tuesday 2 October 2012

Animals



Some of my fellow creatures in the city. 
The little Indian palm squirrels are everywhere, even in the pol where are staying, despite any obvious sources of food for them. They are considered sacred though because of their association with Rama. There's a legend to explain the stripes on their backs. During the construction of the Adi Sethu (bridge) at Ramaswaram by Lord Rama a little squirrel also contributed by rolling in the beach sand then running to the end of the bridge to shake the sand from its back. Lord Rama, pleased by the creature's dedication, stroked the squirrels back, leaving the three stripes with his fingers. 
So now you know!


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