There is truly something magical when natural waterfalls come to life with the onset of monsoon. Dr Bishan’s lens captures Nature’s beauty in a most sensitive manner – in his words invoking a sense of humility, curiosity, and reverence.
So what happens when the rains subside even for a week – the very same waterfall in the image dries up. First and foremost, the household water needs of all the relatively newfound residents along the stream divert the water and whatever is left gets used for agricultural purposes. Unplanned demographic changes in Kodagu combined with mindless tourism has stretched Kodagu’s water and environment tolerance beyond sustainable limits.
– CLN Newsdesk
There is something profoundly moving about seeing a waterfall from afar. You don’t merely look at it—you feel its presence. Its roar does not reach your ears, nor does its spray kiss your skin, yet it quietly announces itself. There is a quiet paradox in that distant view.
We believe that closeness is essential to appreciation, yet the waterfall proves otherwise. Across valleys and through layers of forest, it stands out as a brilliant white cascade, impossible to ignore against the deep green embrace of the mountains. It possesses a silent authority, commanding attention without making a sound. Even from far, it seems alive, as though the mountain itself has found a voice that speaks not through noise, but through beauty. It reminds us that true grandeur is not always loud, and that nature’s greatest spectacles possess a confidence that needs no introduction. They simply exist, and in doing so, awaken something ancient within us—a sense of humility, curiosity, and reverence.
Shot from Padi Igguthappa Temple. July 2026 © Dr.Bishan Monnappa
