Earth:Baraila Jheel
Baraila Jheel (Maithili: बरैला झील) is a lake in the Mithila region of the Indian subcontinent.[1][2] It is located in the region of Jandaha-Patepur blocks of the Vaishali district in the state of Bihar in India.[3] It is spread over area of 479 acres. The Baraila lake[4] has culture significance in the region, since it is also associated with the legend of the Rama's journey in Mithila. It also holds a bird sanctuary.[5]
Etymology
The etymology of the term Baraila is associated with the legend of Rama's journey in Mithila. According to the local legend, Lord Rama paused here during his journey to the city of Janakpur in Mithila. He was captivated by the natural beauty of the place. It is said that, welcoming him, the people exclaimed, "Var Aila"—meaning, "The Groom has arrived." The local believes that through linguistic evolution, the phrase Var Aila gradually transformed into term "Barela."[2]
References
- ↑ Anjum, Saima; Kumari, Anupma. "Bioaccumulation of Lead and Mercury in Water, Sediment, and Fish Samples of Baraila Lake, Vaishali, Bihar". Biological Trace Element Research 203 (2): 1097–1112. doi:10.1007/s12011-024-04224-2. ISSN 1559-0720. PMID 38763981. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38763981.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "वैशाली की बरैला झील को बचाने आगे आए ग्रामीण - viilagers came forward to save Baraila Lake" (in hi). https://www.jagran.com/bihar/vaishali-viilagers-came-forward-to-save-baraila-lake-20493734.html.
- ↑ "Hindustan Special: सूखने की कगार पर हाजीपुर की झील बरैला, लंबे समय से पक्षी विहार बनने का इंतजार" (in hi). 2023-08-02. https://www.livehindustan.com/bihar/story-hindustan-special-hajipur-lake-barila-abode-of-siberian-birds-is-waiting-to-become-bird-sanctuary-8520485.html.
- ↑ Anjum, Saima; Kumari, Anupma (2025-02-01). "Bioaccumulation of Lead and Mercury in Water, Sediment, and Fish Samples of Baraila Lake, Vaishali, Bihar" (in en). Biological Trace Element Research 203 (2): 1097–1112. doi:10.1007/s12011-024-04224-2. ISSN 1559-0720. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-024-04224-2.
- ↑ "प्रखंड पर्यटन दर्शनीय बिहार: वैशाली की बरैला झील, यहां मन मोह लेता प्रवासी पक्षियों का कलरव; भगवान राम से है नाता - Explore Baraila Lake A Haven for Migratory Birds and Place of Mythical Significance vaishali tourist place lord rama connection" (in hi). https://www.jagran.com/bihar/vaishali-explore-baraila-lake-a-haven-for-migratory-birds-and-place-of-mythical-significance-vaishali-tourist-place-lord-rama-connection-23794622.html.
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