It is said that without ‘Shakti’ the divine energy, ‘Shiva’ becomes ‘Shava’, a lifeless corpse. This eternal truth reveals that in the dance of the cosmos, both principles are …
In the Footsteps of Shakti: A Journey Through Ganjam Read More
I have been sitting here for long,on this fire—the fire of raised eyebrows andshaken minds. I have been sitting herefor long—long enough forcivilizations to vanish,your bones to be pounded,and memory …
Flame of Charred Soul Read More
The narrow trail between the mountains twisted and turned like a secret whispered by the earth. For a few kilometres, there was concrete; then suddenly, the path turned broken …
Kandhamal: Where Your Soul Finds a Escape-gateway Read More
The route ahead was cloaked in a pale fog, that familiar companion of winter mornings. As the train eased its pace, the nearing halt became evident. A quick glance …
Sambalpur: A Journey That Stays Within Read More
Have you seen the Indian political map? Have you ever paused, not to trace borders or capitals but just to feel the land? If your fingers ever drifted gently …
Ramsar Site of Odisha Read More
A mother holdstiny hands,packs warmth –into tiffin boxes,waits by the windowlong after the street goes quiet! A woman stands –at boardrooms,on buses,in protests,in poems;carrying the storm –with a calm face. …
A Mother, A Woman Read More
I watch you tie-your shoelaces,high ponytail, eyes on the clock.You say, “I’ll be back by six.”And I nod—but my mind doesn’t listen.There’s a knot that forms,in my throat and even …
Dear Girl, I Owe You…. Read More
ଅନେକ ବର୍ଷ ତଳର କଥା। ଦକ୍ଷିଣ ଆମେରିକାର ଘଞ୍ଚ ଅରଣ୍ୟ ଭିତରେ, ଗୋଟିଏ ଛୋଟିଆ ଜନବସତିରେ ନାୟେରା ନାମରେ ଝିଅଟିଏ ରହୁଥାଏ। ନାୟେରା ଦେଖିବାକୁ ଯେମିତି ସୁନ୍ଦରୀ, ତା’ ମନ ବି ସେମିତି ନରମ। ନାୟେରା ଭାରି ପରୋପକାରୀ ଆଉ …
ପ୍ରେମ ଓ ଆବେଗର ପ୍ରତୀକ: ପ୍ୟାସନ୍ ଫ୍ଲାଓ୍ବାର Read More
Many years ago, there lived a demon named Raktabija. As demons were often portrayed in the Puranas, Raktabija was also ruthless and oppressive. To bring an end to his …
Whispers of the Yoginis: A Temple Beyond Time and Taboos Read More
The word museum originated from the Greek word “Mouseion”, meaning a temple dedicated to the Muses, the goddesses of art, literature, and knowledge. These ancient temples were not just …
Kalabhoomi: Crafting Future in a Changing World Read More