Pitri Paksh,(पितृ पक्ष) sometimes referred to as the period of Shraddha, is a sacred fortnight in the Sanatan Hindu calendar dedicated to paying homage to deceased ancestors. During this time, Hindus believe that the souls of their departed relatives descend to the earthly realm to be propitiated with rituals and offerings. There are prescribed rituals thatContinue reading “Pitri Paksh-Visiting An Honoured Tradition: Part-I”
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Whispers of the Angel’s Trumpet
(The Angel’s Trumpet is indeed an intriguing muse for poetry, blending beauty with danger in a way that feels almost mythical. This poem encapsulates both the enchantment and the danger of the Angel’s Trumpet, pondering the duality of beauty and peril. The contrast between the beauty and danger of the Angel’s Trumpet, sharpens the metaphorContinue reading “Whispers of the Angel’s Trumpet”
Angel’s Trumpet
“Does beauty, then, always carry this thread—A shimmer of wonder, a whisper of dread?” A short stroll down the lane from my modest abode in Bangalore brings me face-to-face with a plant that never fails to stop me in my tracks. It captivates me, its uncommon beauty impossible to ignore, each encounter as astonishing asContinue reading “Angel’s Trumpet”
Why Is Bangalore So Green?
“In the heart of the city, where concrete stands tall,Green roots whisper stories of rains that fall.Beneath the shade of old trees wide,Bangalore breathes, while elements with it glide.” Bangalore’s boldest definition is its greenery. The rich, divergent, and colourful arboreal landscape presents a uniqueness seen in no other Indian city. Tree lined streets, sprawlingContinue reading “Why Is Bangalore So Green?”
Journey Beyond The Festival
As the 10-day celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi comes to a close, millions of devotees will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha, immersing His idols in rivers and seas with a mixture of reverence and sadness. Yet beyond the ritual lies a more profound question: What remains after these ten days? While the vibrant energy of devotion mayContinue reading “Journey Beyond The Festival”
Teacher’s Day: Honouring Tradition in a Transforming World
Teachers across India were commemorated a few days ago. Rich tributes were paid and their contribution to society lauded in glowing terms. Much of it was, however, ritualistic, missing an essential opportunity for deeper reflection on the evolving challenges teachers face in our rapidly changing world. There is no gainsaying the truth that teachers haveContinue reading “Teacher’s Day: Honouring Tradition in a Transforming World”
Goa’s Beaches: A Journey Through Time and Tradition
As I stand on the windswept shores of Arrosim Beach on this late August day, the sky is overcast, and the thunder of the looming clouds, dark and dense, are the only other sound apart from the lapping waves of the sea. The waves, larger and more voluminous than usual, seem almost ferocious, their grey-blackContinue reading “Goa’s Beaches: A Journey Through Time and Tradition”
Varanasi-Rhythm in Chaos
(A visit to Varanasi can be both woefully frustrating and immensely rewarding. If ever a place defined chaos in its purest form, it is Varanasi—a chaos that has persisted through millennia, uninterrupted and unmitigated. It is a city where the temporal and the eternal converge in a symphony of chaos and divinity, a place whereContinue reading “Varanasi-Rhythm in Chaos”
Varanasi-Divine Chaos
Varanasi, the city of Lord Shiva, stands as a place where chaos and divinity intertwine seamlessly. If ever a place defined chaos in its purest form, it is Varanasi — a chaos that has persisted through millennia, uninterrupted and unmitigated. The origins of Varanasi, also called Benares or Kashi, stretch back to antiquity. It isContinue reading “Varanasi-Divine Chaos”
Remembering Memories
Memories assail us constantly. As we grow older, their onslaught becomes more aggressive and intense. But they must be endured, and better still, embraced. What are Memories? Are memories a sin, or are they a salvation? Are they a pain or a palliative? Do they torment, or do they teach? Do they augment or attenuateContinue reading “Remembering Memories”
