A Visit to Sivasagar
Ramen and his sister Rita were eagerly waiting for their summer vacation. Their parents had promised to take them to Sivasagar. The trip would take around seven hours by bus from Guwahati.
At last, the day of their journey arrived. They boarded a beautiful red ASTC bus. On the way, they crossed many towns and villages. They also crossed the famous Kaziranga National Park. They saw vast and beautiful green tea gardens and paddy fields on the way and loved them.
It was 4 o’clock when their bus arrived at Sivasagar. Their uncle and aunt were waiting at the bus station to receive them. Their holiday had begun!
They were very happy. They had seen pictures of the Shiva Dol and the Bor Pukhuri in newspapers and magazines. But it was so different to be standing in front of them now. They got busy taking photographs of the Shiva Dol, the Bishnu Dol and Devi Dol on the bank of Sivasagar Bor Pukhuri.
They were amazed to see the beautiful Rang Ghar on their way to Joysagar. Long ago the kings and their courtiers had watched games and sports, dances and fights from this monument. Ramen and Rita also spent some time at the wonderful Talatal Ghar. They sat on the banks of the beautiful Joysagar Tank gazing at its vastness. Their uncle narrated to them the story of Joymoti and the famous kings of those distant days. They felt that they were living in the past.
The next day, they visited Charaideu. On the way they stopped at Gargaon to see the Kareng Ghar (Royal Palace) there. Charaideu is a sacred place where the Ahom Royals were laid to rest in the Maidams. On the next day, they visited the Dargah of Ajan Peer. It is at Dikhowmukh about 30 kilometres away from their uncle’s home.
When they returned to Guwahati, Ramen and Rita carried with them lots of precious memories of their visit to Sivasagar.
ACTIVITIES
1. Let’s find out how much we have understood:
a) What were Ramen and Rita waiting for?
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Ramen and Rita were waiting for their summer vacation and the trip to Sivasagar.
b) How did they go to Sivasagar?
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They went to Sivasagar by a red ASTC bus.
c) What did they see on their way to Sivasagar?
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On their way to Sivasagar, they saw vast green tea gardens, paddy fields, and crossed Kaziranga National Park.
d) What did the kings and the courtiers do in Rang Ghar?
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The kings and courtiers watched games, sports, dances, and fights from the Rang Ghar.
e) Where were the Ahom kings laid to rest?
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The Ahom kings were laid to rest in the Maidams at Charaideu.
2. Let’s read the text again and find out the monuments in Sivasagar.
Monuments in Sivasagar:
1. Rang Ghar
2. Shiva Dol
3. Bishnu Dol
4. Devi Dol
5. Talatal Ghar
6. Kareng Ghar
3. Say ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for the following statements:
a) Ramen and Rita saw vast and beautiful green tea gardens and paddy fields on the way.
Yes
b) They reached Sivasagar around 9 p.m.
No
c) Shiva Dol, Bishnu Dol and Devi Dol are on the banks of Joysagar.
No (They are on the banks of Sivasagar Bor Pukhuri.)
d) Ahom kings and their courtiers used to enjoy watching games and sports, dances, and fights from the Rang Ghar.
Yes
e) Charaideu is famous for the Maidams of the Royals.
Yes
5. Complete the following sentences with the help of the words you have learnt:
a) We had a wonderful journey to Sivasagar.
b) We did not realize that the Joysagar Tank was so vast.
c) Ramen and Rita were amazed to see the beautiful Rang Ghar.
d) The monuments reflect the artistry of the Ahom kingdom.
e) The Rang Ghar is a wonderful monument.
f) We have created precious memories for ourselves in Sivasagar.
7. a) Have you visited any historical places? Do you want to visit one? Let’s talk about visiting such a place.
Yes, I have visited a historical place, and it was an enriching experience. The visit to the site allowed me to learn about its rich history, architecture, and culture. If I were to visit another historical place, I would choose a location like the Taj Mahal, as it is an iconic monument with a fascinating history. What about you? Have you visited any historical places or do you plan to?
8. Let’s read the following passage from the text find out the describing words and underline them:
Passage:
They were amazed to see the beautiful Rang Ghar on their way to Joysagar. Long ago the kings and their courtiers watched games and sports, dances, and fights from this monument. Rita and Ramen also spent some time at the wonderful Talatal Ghar. They admired the vast Joysagar Tank. Their uncle narrated to them the story of Joymoti and the famous kings of those distant days.
Describing words:
– amazed
– beautiful
– wonderful
– vast
– famous
– distant
Make sentences using some of the describing words:
b) Beautiful – The garden was full of beautiful flowers.
c) Wonderful – We had a wonderful time at the picnic.
d) Vast – The ocean looked vast and endless from the shore.
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9. Make a sentence using each of the following:
a) and – I like to read books, and I enjoy painting as well.
b) but – I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
c) hence – It was getting late, hence we decided to go home early.
d) so – I studied hard, so I passed the exam with good marks.
e) therefore – The roads were blocked, therefore we had to take a different route.
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10. Let’s practise punctuation once again:
Corrected Passage:
Guwahati is a famous city. It is the gateway to the Northeast. The city is situated on the bank of the mighty Brahmaputra. Guwahati is famous for Saraighat Bridge, Kamakhya Temple, Gauhati University, Science Museum, and Guwahati Planetarium. Guwahati is a place of historic importance. It is the capital city of our state. We all love this wonderful city.
