My Humming Word

Neelkanth, a common Indian roller
What a fascinating avian friend…!
With dull turquoise crown and nape
Rather pinkish temple, chin & lores
Part of head and back being brown
Blue on the rump, with contrasting
Light and dark blue feathers and tail.

A much sought after feathered friend
Among Hindus during the festive season
Of the Nav-Ratri & Dussehra celebration
With the popular and widespread belief
That sighting of birdie is a good omen
Legend goes; it’s sacred to god Vishnu
‘Neelkanth’ as such means blue throat –
A holy name associated with god Shiva

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