Temples of Cinema: India in Auteur Films
In the kaleidoscopic tapestry of human existence, few locales have been as…
The Director’s Gaze: Filming India Between Spirituality and Poetic Vision
The mystical allure of India, particularly the sacred city of Benares…
Sacred Shadows: Benares as a Stage of the Sacred in Poetic Cinema
**Benares**, the revered sacred city on the Ganges River (officially known…
Narrating the Sacred: India in the Diaries of Western Mystics
The Sacred in India According to Pierre Loti: A Mystical Pilgrimage Beyond the…
India and Silence: Contemplation as Resistance
In a world dominated by speed, hyperconnectivity, and sensory overstimulation,…
The Pilgrim’s Gaze: Traveling to India to Find Oneself
In the realm of travel literature, the quest for self-discovery often…
From the Sacred Ganges to Travel Novels: India as a Mirror of the West
India, a land of rich history, vibrant culture, and spiritual significance, has…
Writers in India: Between Spirituality, Colonialism, and Self-Discovery
India, a land of diverse cultures, rich history, and profound spirituality, has…
Travelers in Benares: Writers and Mystics Between River and Fire
Benares, also known as Varanasi, is a city in India that has been a center of…
Benares, the City That Burns and Purifies: Visions of an Eternal Place
Benares, also known as Varanasi or Kashi, is a sacred city nestled on the banks…