India, Labyrinth of the Soul: Tales of Loss and Awakening

In the world of cinema, travel literature and poetry have always played a…


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,…


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…


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…


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…