So it rained again. One more time and along with the breeze it brought the warmth of your touch. The petrichore was conflated with your breath. Mirzaya, there isn’t a single moment when I don’t miss you but the rains rekindle the remembrance a little more.
Remember you told me you don’t like the harsh rain but you really really love the tipper tapper after it is over. You like how everything resumes motion just as the rains are over. You like to see movement and you hate stagnation. I have started becoming like you. Did you know that ?
Mirzaya: The Rains
Things Going Wrong in Hampi
My Hampi Experience
At the very outset this is the much awaited rant on my recent Hampi visit. Hampi is one of the most preferred destinations for solo travelers especially for women. Even on internet search for safe destination for solo wanderers Hampi stands right at the top of the list. Going by its image I ventured out on my first ever solo trip and no prizes for guessing that I was headed to Hampi. I reached Hampi safe and sound. My overnight bus ride was smooth and I reached Hospete bus station at 4 in the morning without any hiccups. My stay in Hampi was with Vijayshree Resorts and they were kind enough to send a driver to pick me up from the station. So far so good.
A Day at Hampi Island
Hampi is synonymous to temples and its rich religious history. But I had a different revelation after my recent trip to Hampi. Though Hampi’s history and existence is majorly credited to the temples of Vijayanagara but there is more to Hampi than just the temples. Located at the bank of Tungabhandra river Hampi boasts monumental historical and architectural significance. But it is also a great place to unwind and detox. The slow paced life, the quaint cafes and the amazing sunsets will compel you to look Hampi beyond its ruins and temples. All of this you can experience on the other side of the Tungabhandra River at Hampi Island.
Vijayshree Resort : A Luxury Stay in Hampi
Long weekends can be boon and bane both. The former if you start planning early and the later if you get up at the last minute. Mine was the later case. My extensive search for accommodation options was going in vain until I got an email from Vijayshree Resort. Guess the universe does conspires. After exchange of a couple of emails I was all set to experience the ruin land of Hampi and hospitality of Vijayshree Resort.
Mirzaya : The Hope
Mirzaya, I am a strong believer of love and its power. It makes you do things that you have never imagined, it makes you climb the mountains you never knew existed and it instills monumental courage in your mind, body, heart and soul. You never lose love, you lose people love always find its way back to you. All these years I have lost on quite a few people and every time I would sit and think about what went awry.
The definition of love is unique and my version is no different. I would search for the elements that constitute my definition of love. The elements that I have longed for, wished for and prayed for. I got them in bits and pieces and eventually the castle shattered. Just when I got down to pick up the broken pieces I saw a light.
That light is you Mirzaya. You came as a redemption of all my losses. I felt as if God took every element of my love definition and pour it neat into you. You are everything that I ever though love would be. Looking at your face Mirzaya I now know what love looks like.
I didn’t know it glows and twinkles until I saw your contagious smile and oceanic eyes.
Mirzaya, you infused life and reinstated faith into my idea and definition of love. It started breathing, laughing and feeling all over again. The numb elements got into motion and they all flicker and flutter with your enormous love. You made me believe that I wasn’t unreasonable in my definition of the special kind of love and that I wasn’t asking for too much.
I wouldn’t thank you Mirzaya for anything because I deserve this out of the world extraordinary love from you. I am the rightful person to sit on the love throne that you have built. But the thing that I would definitely do is give a face to your love idea and give life to it
Mirzaya : The Light
You know Mirzaya, People talk about love and light all the time. I used to do it as well but it is now when I have realized what it actually means. I now understand what it means when someone says that they carry their love with themselves. In their things to do, in the way they talk, in the way they do the most mundane things of their everyday lives. I now understand what it is to see your love in everything around you because now I see you too.
You might laugh at my naiveness but at the end of every hectic day I do see you by my side and that’s when I pour my heart out to you. I see how you gently smile and listen to me patiently for the whole time. I know you could do that for the whole night as well.
Do you know Mirzaya that smile of yours from the curves of your lips, you should do it more often you know why because that smile can stop all the crimes of the world and make this world a better place for the whole humanity.
Every time there is a mention of light you are the first person that comes to my mind body heart and soul. Like the Sunlight you are strong enough to brighten up my life and like the moonlight you are soft and gentle to glisten up all of me with the hues of blue. No wonder you are the Sun Moon and every other source of light in my life.
Till we meet again Mirzaya I will embrace all of these lights because they are synonymous to you, they are you.
Eat Cake, Drink Wine and Be Merry, Ha-Pea Birthday Bae
I am not around today but someday,
we will eat cake by the beach.
Walk barefoot on the loose sand,
and leave our footprints behind,
look back and watch them,
getting washed away by the waves.
With our fingers interlocked,
we will eat cake by the beach.
I am not around today but someday,
we will eat cake by the mountains.
Hike to that unknown point,
and feel the cool breeze on our faces,
break at times to catch our breath,
and check all shades of green.
With your hands around my waist,
we will eat cake by the mountains.
I am not around today but someday,
we will eat cake on a road-trip.
Speed up on the never-ending roads,
and counting the mirages passing by.
Shout and scream every time you accelerate,
and hugs and kisses every time you slow down.
At an unknown dhabha on the highway,
with our wandering spirit and strangers all around,
we will eat cake on a road trip.
I am not around today but someday,
we will eat cake under million of stars.
Spread that colorful rug on the sand,
lie down by your side,
spot the brightest star and
then watch it getting lost among-st thousands of other.
With my head resting on your shoulders,
we will eat cake under million of stars.
I am not around today but someday,
we will eat cake in our cozy home.
Filled with crazy friends and family,
bustling with smiles, giggles and best wishes.
Stealing moments for our playful acts,
we stand at the corner counting our blessings.
With content in eyes and solace in heart,
we will eat cake in our cozy home.
To the one who owns my heart and makes me smile all the time.
Dear dearer dearest, your heart and mine are very old friends.
House of Cards, Season 5 is Here
I am a sucker for good television shows. Specially the ones which revolves around politics, terrorism, suspense, thriller and national security. And suddenly why am I mentioning about this, it is because I am going to talk about the brand new episode of House of Cards. House of Cards is one of my favorite shows on television and I have been eagerly waiting for the new episode. Now that it has aired I am going to spill some beans around the episode. I will try and make it spoiler free so if you haven’t watched it yet read ahead without worrying even a bit.
My Badrinath Temple Visit Experience
Badrinath Temple
Badrinath Temple is located in a small town Badrinath which is in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and boasts high religious significance. With Alaknanda River flowing by the side and a backdrop full of snow clad mountains Badrinath Temple is an absolute visual treat. It is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites of “Char Dham” (four abodes) which in turn is the most scared set of pilgrimage sites in Hindu religion. Every year thousands and thousands of disciples visit this temple. Located at the height of 3133 meters above the sea level Badrinath Temple is not easy to reach. One has to drive through hilly terrains with dangerous cliffs and curves to reach the temple. But this doesn’t deter disciples from pouring in every year in large numbers.
Shore Temple is Hard to Miss in Mahabalipuram
Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram
Shore Temple is the first thing that pops up in everyone’s mind at the mere mention of Mahabalipuram. Mahabalipuram is a UNESCO World heritage site situated between Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake in Tamil Nadu. Shore Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishu and Lord Shiva. While heading to Pondicherry, one day was dedicated to witness the architectural marvels of temples and monuments of Mahabalipuram. Shore Temple can surely be treated as the showstopper of all the monuments in Mahabalipuram.