The Season I Like Best

Winter is the season I like bests. India has as many as six seasons. The Indian summer is very hot and uncomfortable. Sometimes the temperature shoots up to s47 degree Celsius in some part of the country. We feel like a furnace all- around and the blazing sun beats down fiercely. Many people die of sun-stroke.
The activity is at the lowest and people perspire and pant for breath. The rainy season is muddy and sultry. The sky is overcast and everything is wet and sticky. Thsse spring is pleasant and welcome but short-lasting.
Winter sets in India by the end of November and lasts till the end of February. As the autumn season fades out, there are no clouds in the sky and there is gentle cool breeze and the weather turns pleasant. It is the season when the skies are clear and the sun shines warmly. People bask in the sun and enjoy themselves. The days are short and nights long. People work and during the day and enjoy good rest at night. For me, it is the bests time for studies. During the winter months I devote maximum time to learning my lessons and studying books. It inspires me to much work and physical exercise in the morning.
Indian winter are neither bealk not harsh. They are pleasant, comfortable and enjoyable. I improve my health during these days and my appetite is fairly sharpened. As a result, I enjoy eating lot of sweets like gajar ka halwa, ladoos, gajak and such other things besides dry fruits. I also enjoy peanuts with jaggery. I feel strong, energetic and very active. I enjoy evening and morning walks when there is no rush in the park.
It is also the season when I enjoy wearing my colourful woolen cloths. No I can wear neck – tie, muffler, gloves, woolen suit etc. They make me very comfortable and attractive to look at. At intervals there may be cups of hot coffee or tea with some snacks to my personal pleasure and enjoyment.
In my part of the country, it is a wonderful time and we go for picnics or sit in the soft warm sun enjoying peanuts, carrots, tomatoes or just talking. During winter many migratory birds come to India from far of lands. It is the best season to visit a bird – sanctuary like Bharatpur Ghana Sanctuary. Last December I visited the place with my father. It is paradise for bird – lovers spread over a 57 sq.km low lying marsh area. The sun – rise over the vast expanse of shallow water was and excellent view. The birds we saw there were geese. Siberian cranes, Chinese bar – headed geese and troupes of other migratory birds. The local birds included pelicans, ibis, egret, storks, darters, kingfishers etc.
Winter is the season of youth, enjoyment, work, studies and long and sound sleep at night. It is also the season of good health, hearty eating, basking in the sun and outdoor fun and picnics. Indian winter is never bleak, gloomy, snowy or dull as that of Europe of America. I always look forward to winter and its many joys and comforts.