Mythology, Faith & Folklore
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The Promise of the Past
Through Indira Ekadashi, the story of King Indrasen and the unique Madanant Temple of Savoi Verem, this essay reflects on memory, ancestry, continuity and what the past leaves behind. Continue reading
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Manguesh: Of Miracles, Memory and the Mind
Manguesh is more than a temple in Priol. Through legend, oral history, family memory and devotion, this essay explores how faith survives through place, ritual and inheritance. Continue reading
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Mahaganapati of Khandola: Of Creation, Customs and Continuity
From Khandola to Belgaum, a reflection on Mahaganapati, sacred geography, inherited customs and the way tradition survives by preserving its essence while allowing its forms to change. Continue reading
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Vatsala: A Mother, Memory and Miracle
Certain places hold sweet memories. They don’t awe or overwhelm, but are just as precious because they allow a return to what was always important. Marcel (also called Mashel) is one such spot, about four kilometres off the Banastarim–Ponda road.… Continue reading
