Travelers Without a Map: Pierre Loti and Inner India

Verso Benares: Travelers Without a Map and the Inner India Verso Benares (2022)…


Circular Time: India as a Dimension Beyond History

In an age defined by acceleration and constant novelty, India emerges not…


The Sacred City as Inner Mirror: Benares in Literary Tales

The journey—more than a geographical displacement—is an existential and…


The Journey as Initiation: India in Films and Novels

In the labyrinthine tapestry of human imagination, the sacred city of Benares…


Poetic India: From Written Tales to Cinematic Imagery

In the vast tapestry of human imagination, India stands as a radiant thread,…


Sacred Shadows: Benares as a Stage of the Sacred in Poetic Cinema

**Benares**, the revered sacred city on the Ganges River (officially known…


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…


Western Eyes on Benares: When the Sacred City Meets the Travel Writer’s Pen

Benares, also known as Varanasi, is a city of profound spiritual significance…


In Search of the Divine: Mysticism as a Compass in Travels Through India

The quest for spiritual enlightenment has been a significant driving force…