We started our journey early in the morning, the hills still half asleep under a pale blue sky. As the road wound past government buildings toward Koraput, we noticed women alighting from autos laden with assortments of goods. Some were…
We started our journey early in the morning, the hills still half asleep under a pale blue sky. As the road wound past government buildings toward Koraput, we noticed women alighting from autos laden with assortments of goods. Some were…
We often search for magic in grand tales and distant lands, but sometimes it resides quietly within our world, in the hands of artists. Sri Mukanda Rana, who is fondly called ‘Wizard of Clay’, doesn’t use words for his incantations,…
They say our childhood memories shapes the way you see the world? Well, mine was painted in the deep greens of Assam’s hills, the golden glow of temple bells, and the sweet, sticky taste of Kamakhya’s Peda (traditional Indian sweet…
The afternoon sun draped itself gently over Guwahati as all of us sat together—my parents (Maa and Baba), Soumya, the little one, and I. My little one tugged at my sleeve, eyes alight with that familiar spark—the one that appeared…
As you tread through the narrow lanes of Bhubaneswar’s Old Town, just a stone’s throw from the towering Lingaraj Temple, the Chitrakarini Temple waits patient as a saint for the rare gaze that truly sees . Its architecture, a masterpiece…
Under the golden haze at dawn, temple bells toll as if to wake up the world, a six-year-old boy stood transfixed as his sisters twirled like monsoon leaves in the courtyard, their anklets chiming as their father’s voice rose in…
Odisha’s landscape is typically characterized by dense forests and verdant paddy fields. However, our final destination on the Keonjhar tour, the enchanting Sitabinji, offered a stark contrast. As we approached, the terrain transitioned dramatically to a rugged landscape of massive…
As I stood before the Maa Kichakeswari Temple, Khiching bathed in the brightness of the midday sun, I felt a profound connection to the centuries-old artistry that had shaped this magnificent structure. The intricate carvings, inscribed into the single chlorite…
The monsoon-drenched villages of Odisha, bursting with life, offer an enchanting spectacle for travelers willing to endure certain discomforts. Among the myriad sights, the age-old ritual of rice sowing, primarily undertaken by the hardworking women of the land, holds a…
Ragi, a traditional Indian millet, has recently caught the imagination of metro dwellers and skyrocketed in popularity. Its impressive nutritional profile, gluten-free nature, and low glycemic index make it a perfect substitute for health-conscious consumers. My personal journey with Ragi…
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