Ancient Shaktipeeth in Gujarat: Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh.

Soulie Saturday #4: Sunset with Mother Ganga, Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh.

There was still some time for the evening arti to begin; I sat on the ghats of Parmarth Niketan Ashram  in Rishikesh as close to her waters as I could. The atmosphere was abuzz with activity and one could hear incomprehensible murmurs all around. I focused my attention on the soft gurgling sound sound of River Ganga instead... Serene and calm, ah ... G…

From Your Daughter, With Love...

... Hush me in your arms, Ma ... Press a soft kiss on my cheeks, And tap my lil head, Put me off to sleep; Tell me, Ma, what should I do? But I want to be 'just' like you! Your unmitigated blessings pull out on all my life’s holds, And, all the beauty I seek in the outside world,  I discover, in your loving folds. So, hush me in y…