A Spiritual Pause in Varanasi: My Holi Journey
Opportunities to travel come very rarely in my life. With a demanding work schedule, balancing professional responsibilities and personal travel often feels like a challenge. Yet sometimes life offers a small window of freedom. During the Holi festival this year, I was fortunate to receive an eight-day break. The first thought that crossed my mind was unusual for me— this time, no beaches and no mountains. I wanted something different, something deeper. I decided that this break would be a spiritual journey , and almost instinctively, my mind travelled to Varanasi , one of the oldest living cities in the world. With this thought in mind, I began my journey on 28 March 2026 from Delhi . I have always preferred travelling by train rather than by plane. A train journey carries a different rhythm of life. It gives you time—time to observe people, time to reflect, and most importantly, time to talk to strangers. Some of the most interesting conversations happen between people who meet...