- Kumbh Mela: 8. Free Food and Ten Rupees
OMG, she has thrust so much responsibility on me and she is gone.
- Kumbh Mela: 7. Om Shanti (Peace)
There were no sightseeing visits, no temple prayers, no extraordinary interactions with brilliant individuals, nothing at all. And yet, it was the most profound and once-in-a-lifetime experience for me.
- Kumbh Mela: 6. Kinnar Akhara (Transgender Monastic Tradition)
So, ultimately what does Kinnar Akhara represent? I feel that it represents a broader acceptance of everyday human experiences.
- Kumbh Mela: 5. Infrastructure, Cleanliness, and My Tent
I swear, I swear, I can emphatically confirm that the water was clean.
- Kumbh Mela: 4. Understanding Its Purpose, Scale, and Celestial Significance
It will take a while for me to peel my mental inner layers and articulate the impact of this experience. Meanwhile, let’s address some common questions about the Kumbh Mela.
- Kumbh Mela Preview: 3. My Journey of Confronting Fear
A fearless mind revealed an unexpectedly beautiful world.
- Kumbh Mela Preview: 2. Self-Exploration – Part II
The Samudra Manthan has barely begun in my mind—even the poison Halahal hasn’t emerged, let alone the nectar.
- Kumbh Mela Preview: 1. Self Exploration – Part I
I will be one among 400 million people visiting the Maha-Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, India at the end of January 2025 (Nope, there is no typo here!).
- Mr Ratan Tata
I longed for his physical presence, but now he is gone.
- Ganga and Me
I was very very emotional yesterday at Hrishikesh. I touched Ganga for the first time.