Kanisa

Hello! Kia Ora koutou, what a treasure this day was! We woke up laughing in Nadiad, with very little sleep but a common understanding that we were were all experiencing a very special day today. 35 years ago I came back to our hāpu and I was very excited yet apprehensive about finding how my dad’s home was doing. 

In a nutshell, I was very proud! There have been a lot of people in our village who have contributed after leaving. The well has gone, the fields have been developed, growing tabbaco is still a main source of income and the kund, (scaredwater well for healing)  and temple is still there. The school has totally been redeveloped, both primary and secondary together, 1400 children. Wow! So proud! Looking forward to coming back here! 

I will keep adding to this post as I get photos from all camera’s.

Outside the village - we needed to be blessed and do before entering.

Virendrakaka and the Braham

The famous and sacred kund for healing- 80 feet deep

Kanisa in the distance

Building donated by our grandfather

Next Generation

Going to the temple in kanisa first.

Kaka Kaki Braham with the original statue brought in 500 years ago by the Revenda’s when kanisa was first settled

Clock tower

Main Streets

Swami Temple in the background

Sunday School

Little tuck shop

Outside our grandfathers house

Tobacco planting

Getting ready for Atram

 Our host family- Hital guided us on our tour and his family provided a lovely lunch gor is