Lekhny Story -23-Aug-2023

In Mumbai's rush, the dabbawalas stride, Lunchboxes in hand, a city's pride, A symphony of tiffins, journeys to and fro, India's dabbawalas, a bustling flow.

In Kerala's waters, snake boats glide, Oars in rhythm, on the backwaters ride, A race of champions, rowing in sync, India's snake boats, a spirited link.

In Rajasthan's forts, history preserved, Ancient echoes in stone, stories conserved, A regal past, in each brick's embrace, India's forts, a time-defying grace.

In the ghats of Varanasi, spirits take flight, Candles on water, a river's gentle light, A ritual of peace, for the departed's soul, India's ghats, a sacred goal.

In Ladakh's heights, the prayer flags fly, Whispers on the wind, reaching the sky, A message of hope, a colorful blend, India's prayer flags, a message to send.

In Tamil Nadu's villages, kolams arise, Rangoli of patterns, under the sunrise, Artistry on doorsteps, traditions to keep, India's kolams, a cultural sweep.

In the jungles of Bandipur, a tiger's reign, Stripes in the shadows, a predator's domain, A majestic beast, in the wild's trance, India's tigers, a mystical dance.

In Kolkata's bylanes, street food's art, Savory and sweet, a culinary start, From puchka to rosogolla, a treat so fine, India's street food, flavors entwine.

In the rural heartlands, a potter's wheel, Clay transformed, with every feel, A craft of hands, where traditions entwine, India's pottery, a heritage sign.

In the land of festivals, Diwali's glow, Lamps in windows, a radiant show, A celebration of light, in the darkest night, India's Diwali, a festival of sight.