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…