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…
Oriental Nostalgia: Pierre Loti’s Voice Between Dream and Reality
Pierre Loti, pseudonym of Julien Viaud, was a highly successful French writer,…
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…
Pierre Loti in Benares: When Writing Becomes Contemplation
When speaking of India in 19th-century European literature, few authors embody…