Sikhism is a religion founded in the 15th century in the Punjab region of northern India. It was established by Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who was born in 1469 and was the first Guru of Sikhism. Guru Nanak Dev Ji sought to unify the different religious communities of the region, promoting equality, justice and devotion […]
The quest for light
In the heart of India’s diverse tapestry of spirituality, there exists a unique and enigmatic group of individuals known as “Sadhus.” These wandering ascetics, disentangled from the trappings of conventional life, embark on an extraordinary journey in search of the ultimate light—both within and beyond. To witness the life of a Sadhu is to enter […]
The mountain town
Nestled amidst the ancient Anatolian and Zagros mountain ranges, between the legendary Tigris and Euphrates rivers, exists the Kurdish people—an ethnically rich community that remains the most significant minority in the East without a sovereign state of its own. In the aftermath of the First World War, as Western powers redrew the maps of the […]
Pushkar Mela
Where Tradition and Commerce Converge under the Desert Moon As the first full moon of November graces the horizon, the revered city of Pushkar, nestled along the fringes of the Thar desert, awakens to life with the grandeur of the Pushkar Mela, often referred to as the Camel Fair, and for excellent reasons. This cultural […]