On the shores of the Bay of Bengal, bathed in the rays of the rising sun, the temple at Konarak is a monumental representation of the sun god Surya’s chariot; its 24 wheels are decorated with symbolic designs and it is led by a team of six horses. Built in the 13th century, it is one of India’s most famous Hindu sanctuaries. The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE. Continue reading The Sun Temple | Konark
My uncle stays in Lucknow. This winter, my grandparents were staying with him there. They were asking to see us so my mom and I went to Lucknow from Ranchi during my winter vacation. One afternoon, we went for some local sightseeing in Lucknow. We went to Bada Imambarah. The Bada Imam Bargah in Lucknow is a historical monument and amazement of India. It’s a … Continue reading Bara Imambara | Lucknow
I think of you every time;Though you are not mine.Love you more every timeIn hope, one day you will be mine.Even when I drink or dine;Somewhere in my heart you shine.Why do I think of you every time,As if you were mine.Why on earth every time;Let be dark or sunshine;I dream of you being mine.I know, I know you can never be mine.I am not … Continue reading Thinking of You
Why in this crowdI feel myself alone?Why in this crowdI want to hide alone.Why again am I so confused,My whole brain has blown fused.From whom am I running?Why is everyone here so cunning.What is here happening to me,All what i want is to flee.Flee from this haunting world,Far way to my dream world.Where you can get what you want,There is nothing that can haunt.I wish … Continue reading Running Away
Ei pujo maer pujoEi shuru ei sheshDhak baajbe dhol baajbeNaachbe puro desh.Mahashaptami ashtamiNavami dashamiCharte din moja korboKeu rokaar aar nai.Bachcha bou aar bororaSobai anandoPadmo phul maer pae phuteChorai sugondho.Maa ashen saptami teAar dashami te jaanCharte din nayche otheAnandote praan.Lakhi Ganesh SaraswatiAar Kartik mahanSobaire ami di amarShato pronaam.Mama baari esheTara holo prodhaanMaer saathe saathe thekeTara paylo shei shomaan.Ashtami Navamitepujo boro hoePandit moshai becharaAnjali koraite roye jae.Shobche … Continue reading Durga Puja
The sky is blueAnd the Sun is bright,The clouds overhead,Are soft and light;Thus the autumn comes inWith a gust ofThe smell of flowers,And their showers,All over the season is burst.The hearts are happy,Light and gay,Washed awayWith the Sun’s ray,Because the autumn brings,The festive springs,Tied to it with strong strings!The sound of Shankho,And that of dhak,Lights the heartWith a lot of sparks!But months beforeThe Festive season,Everyone … Continue reading The Festive Season
I stepped ahead a level upWith my sight straight and heads up;A whole bunch of memories left behindIn some corner of my mind.My dad always tell me to have Arjun’s aimBut I am not Arjun so could not follow the same,And hence of courseI went out of source;But I could always findSomeone in person or in mindWhenever I was to have fallenOr found myself in … Continue reading Parents
When I sit on my rocking chairAnd stroking lightly my hair,I get a glimpse of my forgotten days,A light sight of my blurred days. It’s a long time we last metThose days we were all set;The same place, the same cafeWe used to meet everyday.The life was awesomeYou’re beautiful and I was handsome. Then one dayAs one should not sayThe things changedAnd I got arranged;I … Continue reading My Blurred Days
Once someone asked meWhat is that you love in the skyI moved my head upStraight and highAnd I said with all my mightIn that calm beautiful night” I don’t like the moon that shrinksI don’t like The stars that winksI like the bold dark sky behindThat hold the stars and moon,But never tries to blink.” Continue reading Dark Sky
The exams were on top of the headI seemed to have deserted my bed. The boy who was always fast asleepDid not dare to think of sleepSince I had things to study in deep. I was never a very good studentOnly I need to be more prudent. One and all of my friendsHad left our same old trendsOf playing and fooling aroundSince only one thought … Continue reading Exam Fever
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