Tag: river

Waiting by the river Ganga … the tale of a forest gnome

Waiting by the river Ganga … the tale of a forest gnome

Enchanted Waters: The Magical Flow of Life

My new collection of short stories ‘Enchanted Waters: The Magical Flow of Life’, has just been published on Amazon Kindle. Water is the magical flowing energy of the earth. It is our greatest teacher and miraculous healer. Developing a strong connection with the energy… Continue Reading “Enchanted Waters: The Magical Flow of Life”

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”

Quiet Flows the Invisible River …

They were three sisters – the Pure One, the Wise One and the Beauteous One. For thousands of years, they have lived in their essence of playfulness. Each representing a river, flowing never too far from each other. Their play determined the destinies of… Continue Reading “Quiet Flows the Invisible River …”

The One 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 “The One Witness”

Back from the Brink

Rasbihari waited in a dark area by the riverside. It was Diwali festival night, and like the rest of city, the flight of steps leading down to Ganga river were lit up by thousands of lamps, making the atmosphere surreal and magical. One of… Continue Reading “Back from the Brink”

A Ganga River Tale

They had been seeing her since the last many months. The little girl would appear unexpectedly on the banks of the river Ganga, which was a favourite play area for many children in the small pilgrim town. She would play with them happily for… Continue Reading “A Ganga River Tale”

Temple of Nature

The river meandered through an inlet, cordoning it into a secluded hidden area. The dense foliage converting the vicinity into a world of green, as sunlight streaked in through the leaves from the surrounding trees. The water was also an exotic fluid carpet dotted… Continue Reading “Temple of Nature”

Under the Peepal Tree

She sat there all day long, under the massive Peepal tree (sacred fig) next to a tributary of Gomti river. The children would go and sit around her, trying to catch her glance. She would smile at them sometimes and often make some signs.… Continue Reading “Under the Peepal Tree”

The Bridge Across

Dhania and Shanaja were sisters who were born two years apart. They were inseparable, more so as the younger one, Shanaja had the responsibility of taking care of her Dhania, who was a special child. They lived in their ancestral village with their parents,… Continue Reading “The Bridge Across”