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Circle With No Center

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Book Name: Circle With No Center  Author: Deepak Khurana  Publisher: Notionpress Genre: Contemporary fiction  Paperback ‎: 310 pages Rating: 5/5 "Circle with No Centre" is a muted, reflective journey that considers emotional growth, identity and remembering the frailty of connection in an independent world. The characters, he and she , remain unnamed. He is insistent and present. She is rational and fiercely independent and structured. Their lives are parallel when fate uneasily pushes them together. What starts off as a faint electrical current, slowly blossoms into a multi-dimensional relationship that manifests emotional patterns and boundaries.  Khurana does not rush the time it takes to tell their story. Instead, it simmers while allowing us, the readers, to sit in discomfort, yearning, and tardy emotional rupture. The emotional honesty in the book is what gives it strength. The hyper-independence of individuals trying to develop an intimate relation...

Dynasties of Devotion

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Purchase link:  Dynasties of Devotion Book Name: Dynasties of Devotion Author: Deepa Mandlik  Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India  Genre: Non-Fiction/History/Travel  Language: English  Paperback: 208 pages  Rating: 4.8/5 "Dynasties of Devotion" is an enchanting exploration of the legacies and spiritual histories of seven notable Hindu temples. Deepa Mandlik, who is conspicuous in the rich text, translated seamlessly by Aboli Mandlik, shares the architectural splendor, histories, stories, and the powerful legacies that these temples have witnessed. Whether you are someone who loves history, a devotee, or even someone who is fascinated by India's rich cultural heritage, this book is for you! The book explores how centuries of stories, mindfulness, craftsmanship, and traditions have influenced the myths and beliefs associated with these temples. Mandlik’s careful and thorough research makes this all possible, while her combination of devotio...

Festivals Of South East Asia

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" Festivals of South East Asia " by Anita Bose is a lively overview of thefastraditions and celebrations in this cultural mosaic. Detailed description and storytelling by Bose propels the reader to experience the different customs, rituals, and history that tell of festivals in countries like Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The writing is indeed quite enticing but without losing it into details when it goes to the fun of it. This is because festivals showcase deep-rooted beliefs, the spirit of community, and historical mellifluousness. Harmony, spirituality, and joy are all themes Bose conveys as contributing to the process of insulating celebration: people gathering, enjoying, and so forgetting all this talk of language and culture. Be it the grand Loy Krathong of Thailand, the brilliant Nyepi of Indonesia, or the symbolism-laden Tet of Vietnam, she shares very insightful meanings of these traditional events. Pros of the book: Rich Cultur...

Zoom In Zoom Out

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Zoom in, Zoom out करती है फोटो  Zoom in, Zoom out करती है फोटो   जब भी होती उसकी लड़ाई उससे,   पल भर की रुसवाई, फिर हंसी में सुलह,   प्यार बेशुमार है, फिर भी होती तकरार है।   कभी नजरें चुराए, कभी नज़रों से कहे,   सवालों के जवाब, बस मुस्कानों में रहे।   रूठकर पलटती, फिर नज़रें मिलाती,   दिल की उलझन, तस्वीर में छुपाती।   Zoom in, Zoom out करती है फोटो, Zoom in, Zoom out करती है फोटो   मोहब्बत की लहर, कभी तेज़, कभी हल्की,   फ्रेम में बंधी, पर धड़कनों में चलती। Zoom in, Zoom out करती है फोटो।  Penned by Mysticaanjali    "I'm participating in #BlogchatterA2Z" and  blogchatter

Yearning hums

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Yearning hums One breath away, worlds apart; One breath away, worlds apart;   a hidden fire in the dark, in the dark. The muted ache, the silent call,   The muted ache, the silent call,   that dream rises, never falls, never falls. Withheld touch, unspoken voice,   Withheld touch, unspoken voice,   bond unshaken, but so broken, but so broken. Yearning hums under the skin,  Yearning hums under the skin,   Long is the longing, short the paper-thin, short the paper-thin. Penned by Mysticaanjali   "I'm participating in #BlogchatterA2Z" and   blogchatter

Xoxo

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Xoxo Softly traced upon the page,  A parting kiss, there, a love engraved;  X's cross like a sigh passing by,  O's embrace where hope still lies.  Faded ink in distant echoes,  Love once promised and now we echo.  A faint mark, a name softly whispered,  Is a touch of fire and a breath of flame.  Time destroys what we sew,  But some still sign Xoxo.  Hmm... Time destroys what we sew, but some still sign.... some still... sign.... Xoxo.. Xoxo... Penned by Mysticaanjali   "I'm participating in #BlogchatterA2Z" and  Blogchatter