Tag: Krishna

Barsana’s Radha Rani Temple, Kirti Mandir: A Pilgrimage of Love

Radha Rani, Sri Krishna’s divine consort, grew up in Barsana, located at a distance of 47 km from Vrindavan. For everyone, Radha Rani’s name is synonymous with divine, unconditional love, which is so great that just by remembering her, we get a stirring in… Continue Reading “Barsana’s Radha Rani Temple, Kirti Mandir: A Pilgrimage of Love”

Nidhivan: Vrindavan’s Mystical Grove

I had first heard of Nidhivan a few decades ago and have since then been fascinated by its many mystical stories – a protected grove where Radha and Krishna continue to visit every night for their rasleela (dance of divine love) … the tulsi… Continue Reading “Nidhivan: Vrindavan’s Mystical Grove”

Katyayani Devi Shaktipeeth, Vrindavan: An Abode of Divine Grace

For every pilgrim, the temple town of Vrindavan is suffused with the devotional energy of Radha and Krishna. People come here to be swept away by this great spirit of love and feel a part of the divine play that this land has represented… Continue Reading “Katyayani Devi Shaktipeeth, Vrindavan: An Abode of Divine Grace”

Krishna: The Witness

They were walking along the shade of Ashoka and Pilu trees, near the banks of Yamuna river. The seven maidens of Braj were in a hurry. They were carrying water from the river for a sacred ceremony at the village headman’s house, where they… Continue Reading “Krishna: The Witness”

The Call Of The Yogini

It was just as she had seen in her dream, about five years ago. Just three nights after Sumit had left her for her best friend. Kavita remembered the dream clearly because that was the only night, she had fallen asleep after he had… Continue Reading “The Call Of The Yogini”

The Blue God’s Love

Just released my little book of Krishna stories, ‘The Blue God’s Love’ in the Soul Tales Series. Krishna’s name is synonymous with eternal love. A love that sets our hearts afire, making us delirious with the joy of belonging and the pain of separation.… Continue Reading “The Blue God’s Love”

When The Great Love Calls

Wearing the kohl of your vision in my eyes, Krishna, I am so blessed by your love divine. Sometimes as a toddler playing with stars, Sometimes as a face in the clouds afar. Then I see you as a child conversing with birds, Your… Continue Reading “When The Great Love Calls”

Magical Colours Of Love

In the beams of moonlight, I can see your outstretched arms In the songs of birds, I can hear your whispers In the drizzling rain, I can feel your tears of ecstasy In the flowing breeze, I can perceive your sigh In the clap… Continue Reading “Magical Colours Of Love”

Light of the Brightest Moon

Guru Purnima : Light Of The Brightest Moon

Yamunotri: Shrine Of The Dark River Goddess

Originating from Yamunotri Glacier at a height of 20,955 ft, the temple of river Yamuna is at the foot of the inaccessible Kalind Mountain in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is the belief in the river goddess and her powers that has drawn people here… Continue Reading “Yamunotri: Shrine Of The Dark River Goddess”