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Encounter with a Deceased Turtle on the Beach
Despite feeling unwell that day, I chose to take a stroll along the beach for some relief rather than remaining alone in the Educare...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Journey and Arrival
My journey to Perumathura began with a pre-booked general 2-seater train ticket from Tirur to Thiruvananthapuram on the 5th of December....
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 14, 20241 min read
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The Merboy on the Beach
I was watching the calming beauty of Perumathura beach for the first time when my eyes suddenly fell on a unique scene, something...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 14, 20242 min read
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Day 01 : First Day in Perumathura- Warm Welcomes and Long Strolls
It did not take me much time to interact with the Usthads and students in Imdadiya and all of them were very warm and friendly towards...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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Day 02 : Connecting to the Village
After long conversations over phone and Whatsapp, I finally met Harris Ahsani who will be my primary field assistant here. He first took...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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Day 03 : Engaging Conversations, Community Concerns, and Classroom
It was puttu and pappadam for today's breakfast, a combination which I am not so familiar with but I enjoyed the food. I looked into the...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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Ferrying across the Kadinamkulam Backwater
Perumathura is like a small peninsula surrounded by the Arabian sea in the west, Muthalappozhi estuary in its north and Kadinamkulam...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 13, 20242 min read
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Day 04 : A Day of Teaching, Exploring, and Serene Boating
My first weekend in Perumathura started with a series of engaging activities, making it a truly eventful Saturday. Beginning the day with...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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Faqeeran Waliyullah: The Sufi Saint of Perumathura
In the vicinity of Valiyappali Juma Masjid, the oldest mosque in Perumathura, lies the Maqbara (Dargah or tomb) of Faqeeran Waliyullah, a...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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Empowering Education: Snehatheeram's Educare and Eduspot
When I was doing my preliminary visit to Perumathura during the mid-semester break, a boy waved his hand against my scooter to get a lift...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Day 05 : Meetings and Walks
The day unfolded with a productive meeting with the Principal of Imdadiya, finalizing the details of upcoming tuition sessions for the...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 06 : Exam at Attingal, Teaching at Eduspot
The day commenced with hasty preparations to go out, alongside Anees, who accompanied me to Attingal where I headed to write my UGC Net...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 7 : Of Peacock Calls and Sweet Surprises
I woke up to the shrill call of a bird, and my Imdadiya students rushed to my room to inform me about peacocks near our residence....
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 08 : A Fruitful Day in all sense
Haris Ahsani fulfilled his promise in the early morning itself by delivering the handwritten copy of the 'Faqeeran Maala,' a devotional...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 09 : At Kottaramthuruthu, Ferry Boat and Coir
My day began with a delightful breakfast of dosas cooked by Imbrahimkka, setting a positive tone for the day. Deciding to explore the...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 10 : Food funs and Backwater Fishing
This morning was very memorable for having an interesting conversation with Imbrahimkka, the skilled cook at Imdadiya, who invited to...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 11 : At the Harbour, Beach and Interviewing Adv. M A Hassan
After Educare class, its convenor Sajid took me to the Harbour , first to the Thayampally side and then at Perumathura, looking for...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 12 : A Rainy Day filled by Food and Conversations
It was raining since the early morning and heavy rain with occasional daylight and showers made it impossible to go out. Breakfast...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 13 : Fishing at Kadinamkulam Backwater
After breakfast, I joined Haris Ahsani in the quest to inquire about the availability of motor boats venturing into the sea for fishing....
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20241 min read
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Day 14 : Kambavala Chronicles - A Day Immersed in Traditional Fishing Wisdom
Today marked the most memorable day of my fellowship as I immersed myself in the live experience of Kambavala fishing, the most popular...
Muhammed Luqman O P
Jan 10, 20242 min read
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