O beloved son of Kaushalya,Dawn is about to break,O lion amongst men,Be pleased to open your eyes.And perform the duties of the day The legend of Ram is so vast that even one lifetime falls short to understand his greatness. The story of Lord Rama has passed from generation to generation through saints, temple singers,…
Pashupatinath Temple: A shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva
A holy shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath Temple is a highly visited holy destination revered by spiritual dwellers, devotees and foreign tourists. Located in the proximity of holy Bagmati river in capital city of Kathmandu, this temple is surrounded by ashrams and temples. This temple of Lord Shiva was declared as a UNESCO world…
Walks to remember: Memories of the forgotten roads
Someone has wisely said that journey is beautiful than destination. It is the experience of journey that gives meaning to movement. When we reach our destination or goal, the experience makes us mature, bold and wise. Life too is a beautiful journey where we take a walk to many roads and lanes. The road to…
Edgar Allan Poe : An alcoholic wastrel or a skilled wordsmith
If I had to describe Edgar Allan Poe in one word, it would be simply “genius”. A versatile wordsmith who faced poverty, gloominess & sickness all his life, Poe created a niche for himself in world of literature with his out of the world writing skills. His death was as mysterious as was his life….
Far from the madding crowd, In the solace of mountains
Thomas Hardy’s classic novel – Far from the madding crowd resonates so well with the crowdy life of city. This title is one of my favorites which I have used in many of my articles. In the bustling crowd of people and vehicle where every moment is uncertain, finding serenity is near to impossible. Despite…
Damodar Hari Chapekar: The patriot who never got his due
‘Every man dies, not everyone really lives’ – lines from movie ‘Braveheart’ The revolutionary action of a young man named Damodar Hari Chapekar changed the course of freedom struggle. A man of few words, Damodar shook the British Empire when he shot the plague commissioner W.C. Rand on 22nd June 1897 and made himself immortal…
The city of Hampi
“The abode of bygone ruins, rusty colors and fascinating landscape” A haven of serenity surrounded by captivating remains of a glorious empire called Vijaynagar, Hampi is a UNESCO World heritage site. Located in the vicinity of valleys, hills and river Tungabhadra, Hampi is on the wish list of every explorer, tourist and video blogger. A…
Murarbaji Deshpande – The defender of Purandar Fort
Sometimes you don’t choose the story. The story chooses you. I had experienced such visions or premonitions about a certain story instructing me to write about it. Is it divine intervention? I may never know. Today while turning the pages of history, I stumbled upon the dare devilry story of Maratha general Murarbaji Deshpande who…
Werewolves: Myth or Reality
Supernatural elements have always fascinated me. Whenever I face writer’s block, horror genre gives me the boost to come out with an interesting tale on the darker side of nature which is filled with spirits, apparitions, witches, vampires and shape shifting creatures like Werewolves. Do werewolves exist is really a subject of mystery and debate….
The spiritual significance of Kashi
A city steeped in myth, Kashi (also known as Benaras) is a revered destination frequented by pilgrims, travelers, sanyasis and aghoris. Believed to be a place of salvation, Kashi was once the abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati. ‘Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old…
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