From Jayanti Patel, Coventry

In Hindu tradition, our entire environment is regarded as sacred and there are specific instances which provide important symbols for this. Witness the reverence Hinduism has for the great rivers, for example, the sacred Ganga river for their life giving and life sustaining qualities, the mountains with life giving forces and provide protection. Indeed the whole land is regarded as the mother in addition to regard for million of plants and animals.

The RAMA Sethu land formation (also known as Adams bridge) linking southern India to northern Sri Lanka is an example of such sacred symbol which is revered in Hindu tradition as the bridge constructed by Lord RAMA and his army to cross into Lanka and defeat the demon Ravana.

India has recently revived the idea of having the Sethusamodram canal built between itself and Sri Lanka .This means digging a big hole through the RAMA Sethu Bridge and effectively destroying it. All for saving a day in travel time. Damage is being done to our enviroment, increasing pollution, and destruction of natural habitats.

It will destroy the faith of Hindus as we celebrate Diwali and know that Ram Rajia existed.

I beg you not to destroy RAMA Sethu.

From Hansa Patel, Coventry

As a Hindu, I am very sad to hear that the sethusamudram Canal project authorities have planned to blast the Ram Sethu. No matter what anybody says, history tells us that it was build by Shri Ram to cross over to destroy Ravan and bring Sitaji back. It is also traditional bridge between India and Sri Lanka and adds to the growth of the nation.

It will destroy the faith of Hindus because we believe it is connected to Diwali celebrations and the belief that Ram Rajia existed. Everyone needs faith and hope to believe in someone to keep their life going.

Please do not let them destroy it .