Published in the February 2026 Edition of Hindu Deep by Hindu Council of रेत के धागे! It slips from the handsA no substance of substanceThe strands of sandThey slip away from my handsI hold, I grip, yet they slipThe naughty strands of sandSikiladi
A Canvas of Colors
The Hindu festival of colors comes as a fun festival for many and is celebrated fancifully by people of various communities. Young and not so young equally indulge in the festivity of spraying each other with colors of harmony. The festival of course comes with a spiritual intonation and commences with a bonfire signifying the … Continue reading A Canvas of Colors
She’s a Liar!
Looks can be decieving they say. Are they right? Read on to find out if you know her enough......
Love Thyself! (Valentine Poem)
published in Edition 806, The Asian Weekly Screenshot
तितलियाँ
Published in January Edition of “Hindu Deep” by The Hindu Council of Kenya तितलियाँ! वे ईश्वर के लुप्त गुप्त पैग़ाम ले आतींफ़रिश्तों की तरह दिल के दर्द समझ जातींयें नन्ही नन्ही तितलियाँ यहाँ वहाँ मँडरातींऔर बेरंग मेरे जीवन में रंग भर जातींसिकीलधी Above poem composed in 2015 found a place in a present edition of … Continue reading तितलियाँ
ख़ुद्दारी
वह गुल…
ब्रह्मकमल! The Brahmakamal often blooms in clusters and numbers but when the occasion is special it comes as a blessing as just one alone. It reminds me of my journey alone , as alone, by alone ….to the alone…..all alone!
मॉं नर्मदा प्रकटोत्सव
अलौकिक और पुण्यदायिनी माँ नर्मदा के जन्मदिवस यानी माघ शुक्ल सप्तमी को नर्मदा महोत्सव मनाया जाता है, इस दिन नर्मदा नदी में स्नान का विशेष महत्व होता है। माँ नर्मदा प्राकट्योत्सव के एक दिन पहले बड़ी संख्या में लोग नर्मदा नदी के तट पर पहुंचते हैं और भजन कीर्तन करते हैं, अगली सुबह लोग नर्मदा … Continue reading मॉं नर्मदा प्रकटोत्सव
Healing Sea Creatures ( A Healer’s Diary)
I visited the Sea World on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on December 2nd. The Sea World had quite a few sea creatures that are housed in man made habitats. The place also has a rescue and research centre for sea animals and the trip was educational as well as entertaining. We started with watching a ‘Dolphin … Continue reading Healing Sea Creatures ( A Healer’s Diary)
Maghi Manifestations!
Published in The Asian Weekly, Edition 801 ( 9th to 15th January 2026)
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