Travel Trails! (7) Temple Art

Outer façade of a roadside temple in Bengaluru The deity inside is worshipped The outer glance too worshipped The decorative creativity enchants Just a passing glimpse gives grants The Southern Temple art is devotional The carvings and sculpting is special For, the workmen build with dedication Their hearts filled with divine compassion Sikiladi

ग़ुब्बारे वाला

A Balloon Vendor in the late evening hours in Jaipur वह बेच रहा था गुब्बारे! कई तरह के रंग वाले, कुछ गहरे लाल, कुछ नीले! कुछ सादा, कुछ दिखते चमकीले ! कितने नन्हे दिलों को बहलाता, वह बेचारा ग़ुब्बारे वाला| दिन ढलते सॉंझ की छॉंव तले, अपने दुख दर्द को छोड़ परे, वह ख़ुशियों की … Continue reading ग़ुब्बारे वाला

The Child

The Child that you nurture within The child that you unabashedly love Lives you! Loves you! Breathes within you! The child that you give birth! The child that’s precious being on earth! Adores you! Worships you! Looks up to you! The child that was once your parent! The child that gifted you childhood! The child … Continue reading The Child