ankita rathore

A Man called Ove- The story of longing and belonging

This blog feels personal on so many levels, I tell you. All the words are coming from someone who has lost their loved ones and took her sweet little time to heal from it. If you’ve ever met someone who complains about everything- the noisy kids next door, the neighbour’s dog, the wrong kind ofContinue reading “A Man called Ove- The story of longing and belonging”

Shiv Mahapurana: The origin of Shiva Tandava Strotra

This is a story of Lord Shiva and Ravana and how pride becomes the reason for Ravana’s downfall.

The Shaiva and Shakta tribe: Devlok

Ever wondered what happened before and after the Big Bang? The universe was a void of complete darkness existing without any end. But then a divine light spread, creating an illumination on every corner of the void. After a while, it took form of a divine figure called Mahashakti. That shakti created the holy trinity-Continue reading “The Shaiva and Shakta tribe: Devlok”

Mariam: A thousand splendid suns

‘A thousand splendid suns’ revolves around hope in the midst of pain and suffering. It is a story of Mariam and Laila’s unusual compassion and honesty towards each other. This novel can move the toughest of the minds. When I read this book, the only thought I had reoccurring in my mind is what anContinue reading “Mariam: A thousand splendid suns”