There should be a river here somewhere
In the valley of the never ending festivities,
The birds are comming back,
The fox-tailed orchids are blooming
In the forking out branches of Ajhar,
Down the slope of the proud hillocks
Along the banks of the Brahmaputra.
By this moment, you should have been greeted with
The mesmerizing tune of a trumpet of Buffalo horn;
But this time, you will not be allowed to enjoy even
The scenic beauty of an opportunist egret
Sitting on the back of an one-horned rhinoceros.
Yes, it is the most untimely arrival of yours;
Here in Kaziranga,
Now, the spring is unwelcome.
Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020 at 11:41 AM UTC
There should be a river here somewhere
In the valley of the never ending festivities,
The birds are comming back,
The fox-tailed orchids are blooming
In the forking out branches of Ajhar,
Down the slope of the proud hillocks
Along the banks of the Brahmaputra.
By this moment, you should have been greeted with
The mesmerizing tune of a trumpet of Buffalo horn;
But this time, you will not be allowed to enjoy even
The scenic beauty of an opportunist egret
Sitting on the back of an one-horned rhinoceros.
Yes, it is the most untimely arrival of yours;
Here in Kaziranga,
Now, the spring is unwelcome.
Ajhar: An oak-like tree found in the north-east India in sub-Himalayan region.
Kaziranga: A national park of India, where endangered one horned rhinoceros are being preserved.
A spring festival Rongalee Bihu is celebrated during this time of the year in Assam. Thousands of tourists visit the region to enjoy its scenic beauty during this festive season. But this year. due to COVID-19, the festivities are restricted and the people are inhouse under "Lockdown".
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