My younger brother, who lives outside Odisha, had long planned to visit the 64 Yogini Temple. With Chitalagi Amavasya being an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar, we decided it …
Exploring the 64 Yogini Temple in Hirapur, Odisha Read More
Monsoon is not only important for agriculture but it is also the time to begin road trips. Especially for people like me who reside in coastal areas. Where hot-humid weather, …
Dopamine Fasting Heaven: Satakosia Read More
My father passed away on January 1, 2013, due to complications following a cardiac operation in Hyderabad. Four days before the operation, I traveled from Delhi to Hyderabad, where my …
Baboo Ghat Read More
On a misty winter morning, we headed towards the historic Ramnagar Fort, located on the eastern banks of the Ganga, directly opposite the famed ghats of Varanasi. This magnificent fort, …
A Winter Morning at Ramnagar Fort: History and Heritage across the Ganges Read More
It’s a profound moment when you stand beside an elegant masterpiece of a historically famous public sculpture. This is the “Santhal Family” by the master artist Ramkinkar Baij (25 May …
Ramkinkar Baij’s ‘Santhal Family’: Sculpting Narratives of Migration Read More
I greatly admire the works of K.P. Krishnakumar (1958 – 26 December 1989). When planning my visit to Shantiniketan, I made it a priority to see the site where Krishnakumar’s …
Krishnakumar’s Ode to Tagore in the Heart of Amar Kutir Read More
Venturing beyond the bustling lanes of Shantiniketan, my quest for terracotta marvels led me to Surul, formerly known as Surulia. The decision to bypass Bishnupur’s terracotta temples, constrained by time, …
Journey to Surul: Exploring Timeless Beauty and Traditions Read More
In the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, I sought solace in the nostalgia of old Hindi movies, dedicating each day to a captivating cinematic journey. It was during this time …
Ruins and Legacy: The Untold Stories of Raipur Rajbari Read More
Thirty years ago, during a captivating Art college study tour, a friend from Kalabhavan took me to the picturesque landscape near Shantiniketan, where Shonibarer Khoai Hat now stands. Back then, …
A Winter Afternoon at Shonibarer Khoai Hat: Witnessing the Evolution of Shantiniketan’s Cultural Hub Read More
ମହାପ୍ରଭୁ ସୋମନାଥଙ୍କର ସୁନ୍ଦର ଦର୍ଶନ ହେଲା । ମନ୍ଦିର ଏତେ ଗହଳି ବି ନଥିଲା ।ଆମ ପଟର ଶିବ ମନ୍ଦିର ପରି ଏଠି ଜଳାଭିଷେକ ଆଦିର ବ୍ଯବସ୍ଥା କାଇଁ ଦେଖିଲିନି । ଭିତରେ ପ୍ରଭୁଙ୍କ ସାଜସଜ୍ଜା ଖୁବ୍ ସୁନ୍ଦର ଥିଲା । …
ଭ୍ରମଣ କାହାଣୀ ୧୩ (ଦ୍ୱାରକା) Read More