Durga Puja Dhak

Echoes of the Dhak

The pandal gleams with joyous light, A fragrant, colorful, and blessed sight. With every grand beat of the dhak, A joyful spirit finds its way back. A vibrant stream of saris and kurtas new, Friends and family, a dream coming true. Laughter among loved ones fills the air, A happiness beyond compare. As Maa Durga…

Diwali - The festival of Lights

Diwali

Lights ablaze,in every place, It’s beautiful charm,forever known A revelry of delightful lights,beyond compare  With lights shining,in a blissful display May light,guide us on our way, And fill our lives,with love every day Let’s embrace,with all our might It’s blissful appeal,a valuable sight Lights,a radiant glow, Illuminate hearts,and banish woe With love and light,we embrace…

Lord Rama - Dussehra

Dusherra 

 A delightful revelry so bright The day dawns,with happiness and delight Stimulates through hearts,as spirits soar high Love guides us,through life’s every test, And may goodness prevail,forever at its best May light guide us on our way, And fill our lives,with love and happiness each day. Let’s embrace with fervor and delight, The day dawns,in…

Navratri 

Navratri 

A blissful revelry,pure happiness and delight It gives us strength and banishes all fear It shines with all its might It’s strong presence,felt in every way, Guiding us forward,come what may With every path,with every spin, We embrace,the goodness within May it bring us happiness and light, And fill our lives,with love so bright The…

Loneliness Epidemic

Loneliness Epidemic

We are in aloneliness epidemic. And the irony is, we’venever been more connected. Group chats light upevery evening.Emojis substitute affection. But no one tells youthey cried in the shower. No one tells you they sat alone in silence for dinnerfifth night in a row. We were never built forthis much distance. For centuries in IndiaFamilies…

Prayers

Total Silence

Beautiful melodiesbeautiful enchanting hymnsAn evening of devotional musicA pause after every hymnSilence, total silenceWithin and withoutI can feel the vibrational energy surgeIn my open handsIn my whole bodyI feel the energy flowing all aroundEvery pause intensifies the experienceNo thoughts, stillness of body and mindNo sound, total silence !Connecting with the divineI come home peaceful and…

Diwali - Festival of Lights

Deepawali- The Festival of Lights

Glittering silverTwinkling lightsHoly chantsRangoli and the flowersHappiness is in the airFirst auspicious earthen lampLit before the divine Tulsi plantPrayers and wishes in my heartReminds me of the earthen lampHung high on a bamboo poleShowing way to the wandering boatsIn a story by Jay Shankar PrasadLet my Deepawali lampGuide the wandering humanity to harmonyLet it dust…

KAZHUGU MALAI

“KAZHUGU MALAI”The Eagle Hill – A Hidden Wonder

There’s a place called Eagle Hill, Near a town so calm and still. Nestled close to Kovilpatti’s side, Where ancient wonders gently hide. Cave temple carvedin stone so deep, Where silent gods and spirits sleep. With art that shines through time and age, Each wall a story,each rock a page. One temple stands,yet few may…

Face to Face

Face to Face

For the lastNine days,Just face to face,Festive days, Started withVishvakarma puja,In different dimensions,Goodness Durga, Diverse are the ways,To celebrate Navratis,Fasts on all the days,Different fishes andGet togethers andDiverse festivities, We are not only spending,We have saved whole yearFor the gathering,We don’t mind splurging,We want the smiles onThe faces,beaming andUrging, The pandals are manifestationOf themes,Not for…