Year 2013 is declared as International Year of Water Cooperation

United Nations has declared Year 2013 as the International Year of Water Cooperation. It is aimed at attracting the attention of the world community towards possible opportunities of cooperation in water management in order to find a solution to future challenges in water management.  This cooperation to face and solve challenges of water management is expected between communities and even between neighboring countries. The theme of the International year of Water Cooperation to be celebrated in 2013 was already finalized In December 2010.  World Water Day on 22nd March 2013 will also be dedicated to water cooperation. UNESCO will lead this event. The ultimate objective of dedicating this year to the topic is to raise awareness among the masses regarding need for increased cooperation. Secondly to prepare ourselves to face the challenges in managing increasing water requirements of the world.

First of all there is a need to trace out the urgent issues on water education like Trans boundary water management, national as well as international legal formalities and getting linked with development targets. This period will be the best to focus on the impulse created during United Nations Conference on sustainable Development as well as to back up the efforts made for developing truly sustainable water resources.  The UN resolution A/RES/65/154 declaring IYWC agrees that “water plays an important role in sustainable development, including environmental integrity and is absolutely necessary for health and well-being of the human society.” Since a status of universal importance is offered to water all the issues related with it will be minutely scrutinized.

In recent years managing water requirements of the fast growing population has become a critical issue for the governments. Over usage, climate change, wars, and human conflicts are affecting water resources and restricting large percentage of world’s population from access to clean drinking water. As we all know that existing world wide water resources are the same as they were before many centuries, but the users of these resources have increased drastically. This tremendous increase in world population has made these sources of water insufficient. Since it is not possible to increase these resources, only thing we can do is to manage the available resources of water in the most proper way so that everyone gets sufficient amount of water. 

Nowadays tremendous growth of the major cities is observed worldwide.  This steep growth in the population of the metro cities has raised many question marks regarding supply of electricity, fuel and most important of all water supply to the populace. These cities merely depending on dams and rivers for their water requirements are facing hard time when the rains are not sufficient. So this is the right time for all of us to think seriously over this issue and try to find out a solution. In urban areas it is observed that gallons of rain water is simply going into vain, as there is no means of storing this precious water which finally makes it way into the ocean. If some sort of rain water storing arrangement is done in the society buildings spread across the cities then this precious water can be saved and used for purposes other than drinking. We at Magic Holidays, always try to provide information on some of the worlds important issues, and a trustful means of enjoying a beautiful family vacation at one of the renowned tourist locations. This family vacation package is backed by Panoramic Group’s wide experience and reputation.

Resorts acquired recently by Panoramic Group

In its bid to expand consistently in the fields of hospitality and travel, panoramic group has continued its acquisitions of branded properties at strategic tourist locations. To name a few the group has acquired following resorts namely United-21 Grassland resort at Kaziranga and United-21 resort at Kodaikanal previously popular as summer migration kodaikanal. Prior to these two other acquisitions were, United-21 Jungle resort at Pench, United 21 Paradise at Ooty and United-21 Tiger resort at Kanha. Total credit goes to our dynamic directors and the way they plan expansion of the group.

The prime motto behind these acquisitions is to provide local as well international travelers a perfect base to land at some of the most popular tourist destinations in India. These acquisitions are going to add value to the groups two giant travel portals travelhot.in and travel universally. Addition of more and more properties to the list of our outstanding resorts in India and abroad is continued for providing more options to our customers who are booking vacations through one of these online travel portals.

United-21 Grassland resort at Kaziranga previously known as Grassland Kaziranga is located at a convenient location near Bagori range in Harmoti, which can be easily approached from Guwahati & Jorhat. Tourists visiting this resort will be welcomed with stay amidst natures splendors, served with fine cuisine and an all time assistance to avail bewitching safaris taking you to the inside of the dense forests. United-21 resort at Kodaikanal previously popular as summer migration kodaikanal is a splendor located just three km from the beautiful Kodai Lake. It is located on a mid level of a hillock which offers serene views of the splendid surrounding region from the balconies. It provides classic accommodation and fine dining experience to its visitors. United-21 Jungle resort at Pench and United-21 Tiger habitat at Kanha are both located in the dense jungles of Madhya Pradesh popular among the tourists for its impressive wild life as well as its fascinating wild life tours. Luxury resort at Pench located near Turia gate offers swimming pool in addition to the well adorned facilities of a luxury stay and sumptuous dining arrangements. Tiger resort at Kanha offers every opportunity to come across the rare species, Bengal tiger and many other sparsely found wild animals.

The group’s foresight is seen in acquiring these unique properties at different locations spread across the country and to include them under the banner of United-21 brand of hotels and resorts. With this rate of acquisitions at one stage we will be able to announce the existence of our hotels and resorts at nearly all the prime tourist locations. It will be benefiting our customers as they can rely on the brand name United-21 for a colossal service and support at these destinations. At the same time it will build a reputation about the group of having its own hotels and resorts at major tourist locations. These resorts and hotels will be buzzed up with events and celebrations throughout the year. We will keep on updating you about new acquisitions in future also so that you can plan your vacations at these newly acquired properties of the group. Our groups another important venture in time share is Magic holidays offering holidays at worlds well known resorts and tourist destinations. Visit our travel portals and gather more travel related information which will surely be useful to plan your holidays.

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Celebrate Indian Independence Day 2012

India became an independent nation on 15 August 1947. Every year it celebrates its Independence Day on August 15. This year’s Independence Day is at the doorsteps, so let us visualize this region before independence and how this year Independence Day will be celebrated on 15th August 2012.

Before independence this region was divided into many small kingdoms. Since there was no central power to rule this vast region, many foreign powers attacked the small kingdoms and tried to rule this region. The last to conquer and rule this region were the British who established there hold on the region by entering as traders. They formed a company called East India Company and slowly started gaining power by defeating the local rulers. At one point they captured this vast region and brought it under their control popularly called British Raj or British Empire. The establishment of the British rule was a nightmare. The movement for independence gathered roots throughout the country and grew into a nation wide movement for freedom. Finally the British rule was unable to crush this movement for independence and the nation was declared as independent.

Independence Day 2012, will mark sixty five years of Indian independence. On this day our prime responsibility is to pay homage to the freedom fighters and great Martyrs. We achieved our independence and are enjoying a respected life as citizen of a great nation because of them. On this occasion Government buildings as well as public places are decorated with beautiful lighting. The occasion is celebrated with great devotion throughout the country. In a special ceremony at red fort the president of India addresses the nation on the eve of independence. Next day the prime minister of India hoists national tricolor flag along with a speech dedicated to the nation. In this speech the prime minister presents our national achievements at the same time alerts us about the threats standing ahead. While hoisting the flag a 21 gun salute is offered to the prime minister. The naval band plays the national anthem. The happenings on this day at red fort in Delhi are broadcasted on national television so that the citizens are able to watch them. India Gate in Delhi is beautifully decorated on this day. A national holiday is observed throughout the nation for celebrating this day. Flag hoisting ceremonies and cultural programs are held in capital Delhi and state capitals. This involves celebrations at schools by unfurling the national flag and the students presenting patriotic songs.

As this day is marked as holiday many people spend the day with family or friends. Some of them go for an outing and picnics. We must feel proud to be the citizens of this great nation and must pledge on this day that we will devote our soul for the well being of our country. We must try our best to fight the evils of corruption, poor growth rate and threat of terrorism. On this day we at magic holidays, pray for a great future of our nation. 

Guru Purnima to be celebrated on 3rd July 2012

Guru Purnima is the auspicious full moon day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashad. This day is remembered as a sacred day in memory of great ancient Rishi Vyasa who edited four Vedas, wrote eighteen Puranas, the Mahabharata and Srimad Bhagavata. This day is dedicated to Gurus who offer us the treasures of knowledge. The word Guru means one who removes darkness of ignorance from our lives. In present days Guru Purnima is celebrated in schools, Colleges and various other places where the Gurus are worshipped by their students. Great respect is offered to the Gurus and their blessings are taken by students. Some cultural programs are also arranged on this day. This year Guru Purnima will be celebrated on Tuesday 3rd July 2012.

Guru Shishya Parampara is the oldest trend in Hindu religion. In older days at a certain age shishya’s or students were sent to Gurukul, the place where Guru (teacher) used to offer knowledge to the students. There used to be a ceremony in which the Guru used to accept these students for teaching them knowledgeable things. By acquiring this knowledge the student was turned into a successful personality in his future life. The shishya’s used to obey the orders or instructions given by the Guru. After getting knowledge from the Guru, during the send of ceremony the Shishya’s used to offer Guru Dakshina asked by the Guru.

Guru Shishya Parampara still exists but is limited to learning some art like playing a musical instrument, singing or learning or even a sports activity. Our culture keeps a firm belief in the teacher-disciple tradition and believes that without the guidance of a Guru it is very difficult to acquire knowledge. Further the spiritual Gurus are offered the same status equivalent to the status of God and one has to become a Shishya of such a Guru to know the truth of the universe. The spiritual Guru is supposed to be in the vicinity of God. This Guru Shishya tradition is beyond the boundaries of religion, cast and creed. This relationship between Guru and disciple is considered to be sacred. It is independent of age and is purely spiritual in nature. It is based on Spiritual Knowledge and Practice.  



Guru Purnima is celebrated to review a person’s progress in the preceding year and for a Shishya it is the day to review his progress on the spiritual path. The Guru guides the student to renew his determination and keep a focus on his goal. This festival is celebrated throughout India and in many parts of Maharashtra like shirdi, Akkalkot and Ganagapur but the grand celebrations take place at Shirdi. This year Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust in Shirdi will be celebrating Guru Purnima Utsav from 2nd of July to 4th of July. This is the best time to visit Shirdi. One can honor the Guru Shri Sai Baba and seek his special blessing.

On the day of Guru Purnima, we can offer our respects towards the Gurus by chanting the ideal prayer dedicated to the Gurus. Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwaraha, Guru Saakshat Para Brahma, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha. It means I salute the guru who is equivalent in all respects to God. We at Magic Holidays  pay our respects to the Guru and ask for his blessings to continue providing best Holiday packages for a period of 25 years against a one time payment.