Vishwamitri - Friend of world(s)..
Recent floods in Vadodara has generated political and social debate about climate change, miss (water) management and ill informed policy making and implementation. Getting away from these debates, let’s take a moment to talk about something pretty special—the Vishwamitri River. It’s not just any river; it’s the lifeblood of Vadodara, a city steeped in history, culture, and nature. If rivers could talk, Vishwamitri would have some incredible stories to tell. So, let’s go on a journey together, exploring the rich and fascinating history of this river and how it has shaped the lives of those who’ve lived along its banks for thousands of years. The Ancient Beginnings: A River Shapes Early Life (1000 BCE) it’s around 1000 BCE, and small communities are starting to form along the western banks of the Vishwamitri River. Back then, the landscape was lush and green, covered in moist forests that seemed to stretch on forever. But the world was changing, and so was the climate. As the earth war