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At dusk, the Himalayas learn to breathe in light.The sun, retreating without haste, leaves behinda last, trembling warmth—and the mountains catch it like a secret. Snow turns to ember.Ice blushes, briefly remembering fire.Ridges soften into rose and gold,as if the earth itself is holding a long, silent prayer. The peaks do not speak, yet they remember—winds older than language,footsteps of vanished glaciers,the patience of stone that has outlived time. Below, shadows gather in the valleys,cool and blue, waiting.Above, the alpine […]

There are events that announce themselves loudly, and then there are those that speak in silence. Mahamastakabhishek belongs to the latter. It is not merely a ritual; it is a pause in time—an invitation to slow down, observe, and reflect. Held at Shravanabelagola, this sacred ceremony centres around the colossal statue of Gommateshwara (Bahubali)—a figure standing bare, unmoving, eyes lowered, embodying complete renunciation. Once every twelve years, similar to the Maha-Kumbh, devotees gather to perform the abhishek, gently bathing the […]

It was during the Brahmatal Trek that I learned, once again, the quiet truth behind an oft-repeated line: dogs are humanity’s best companions. This one followed us through the entire trail, padding beside us over snow and stone, and returned with us to the base camp as though the journey had always belonged to him. Whenever we lagged behind, he stopped and waited. When we paused to rest, he stood alert, eyes fixed on the surrounding forest, as if keeping […]

This photograph was taken in the coast of Kannur, Kerala. This form of traditional Indian martial rt is called Kalaripayattu. Kalaripayattu (or Kalarippayattu) is an ancient Indian martial art from Kerala, considered the “mother of all martial arts,” combining physical conditioning, animal-inspired movements, and weapon training (wooden and metal) with bare-handed combat, focusing on flexibility, breath control, and Marma points (vital spots) for both combat and healing. It involves four stages of training: body exercises, wooden weapons, metal weapons, and bare-handed […]

Merak is a small hamlet beside the Pangpong Tso. It’s about 20 kms from Pangong village. Its starkingly calm and beautiful with minimal disturbance around. A place completely different from Pangong. There are a few homestays to stay in, which are moderate to good. We stayed at Marzee homestay, one of the best stays of my life, and I am sure you will say the same if you stay there.