Among the spiritual capitals of the world, Benares holds the distinction of being one forged not on conflict but on the legend of the primordial...
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The gift thali was brought in ceremoniously and laid at my feet. Lolling desultorily at the edge of the growing spread of brightly decorated patters,...
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A fine stream of thought connects the ghats of Benaras to the red earth of Shantiniketan. There on the steps of the ghat, legend tells...
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Overheated flaming pyres of the burning dead, partially shields my sight of river Ganges — its fast muddy currents eddying the floating lamps, bathing...
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I close my eyes and my 8-year-old toes curl against the cool stone step that leads down to Prayag Ghat and I can hear Shivranjani...
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