Confessions of a Writing Freak

As the nine day longand Durga Pooja festivities come to culmination,I m increasingly spotting  Durga in each n every female,even if a paler imitation. Women like  goddess Durga have  to combat demons like Mahishasur ', Shumbh - Nishumbh' , Madhu kaitabh ' wily Raktbheej and Chand - Mund  in her quotidian life,  and she encounters many more prowlers in her life time. "Durga" comes from durg or fort which protects an empire; doesn't a woman shield her family like a collosal fortress .Durga durg nashni is an ode to women who bring out people from rut of their miseries, misfortunes,agonies and dillema s. Maa Durga is most revered in Hindu Pantheon.A splendid,multilimbed goddess striding aside the king of animals,holding weapons in each hand,except one which is kept free for showering blessings to her devotees.Her weapons include an array of Trident,Conch,Spear,Axe,a Bow n Arrow,Lotus and masculinity depicting snake. Comparable to the nine divine forms of Durga...

Streetscaped Delhi Too exhausted and worn-out of hustle culture ? Fatigued and languid because of same old same old mundanity? .. A walk along Delhi streets or promenading in Delhi parks will certainly hit the spot. After the dreary , gloomy winters, the spring time is spreading cheer in the air, the beguiling blooms turning life from drab into fab..Majority of Delhi roads are dotted with vibrant clumps of flowers , despite a spooky AQI the air is redolent with fragrances of roses, marigolds, phlox and plethora of blooms exuding perfect vibes to elate  and unwind .. The sprawling , spruced  manicured parks are a place to wade into silence and peace , to retrieve your memories..The crimson orange band of nustratiums and daisies streaming across the walkways. Myriad shades of petunia s arranged in different geometric patterns spread a riot of colours. The base of tall lofty trees spruced with beautiful pansies. Every street and roundabout is a smorgasbord of vibrant colourful bl...