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
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
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
ଅଗନା ଅଗନି ବନସ୍ତ ଘଞ୍ଚ ପାଦପ ଭରା ଛନ୍ଦିୟିତ ପ୍ରକୃତିର ଲହରୀ ପର୍ବତ ଦେହରେ । ନେଳି ବୋଳିହେଇଯାଇଛି ଆକାଶର ଶେଷ ମୁଣ୍ଡ ଯାଏଁ । ଓହ୍ଲେଇ ଆସିଛି ଆକାଶର ନୀଳପଣ ପ୍ରିୟତମା ନଈ କୋଳକୁ । ଅଙ୍କା ବଙ୍କା ହେଇ …
ମହାଦେବୀ ଜ୍ଞାନଦା Read More
(The title of this article and its feelings are entirely borrowed from the maker of the recent Odia movie “Parab,” Chinmay Das.) “Gajapati is different—entirely different! It’s awesome! It’s …
A Trip to Heaven”: Journey of Gajapati via ‘Parab’ Read More
If anyone asks which was the most emotional moment of my recent Mysore tour, then surely it was my visit to the spot where the body of the great Tipu …
The Hero Who Lost the War but Won History Read More
“The beautiful face of a soft-featured woman, aglow and illuminated with the delicate hues of pink and purple reflected from the flame of the lamp she is holding so protectively …
Glow of Hope Read More
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