Come July and millions of people are reminded of the Indian National Calendar based on the Saka era.
If only they had known who authorized the calendar committee in 1953, many Whatsapp universities would burn.
This is not about the mythology behind the pilgrimage- but a snapshot of what a traveler experiences when he travels on the same path – albeit in a car-
The exhibitionist traveler finds a young kanwar bearer showing off his weight carrying capacity to urchins
The patriotic traveler meets the nationalistic pilgrim – is it religion or nationalism or a mash up of both?
Thus writes Vikash Singh– a sociologist in his book on pilgrimage
For the family on a journey – its about walking together – waiting and keeping up with the laggards.
The boisterous traveler would love a band to play along- pumping up the jam
Some travelers are confused about their destination – isn’t it Shib or is it Honuman – or are they the same?
The wary traveler rests wherever there is hope of a shade
The finicky traveler worries about the map and road closures
But the true travel merges with the flow and streams along-
Whatever the flock the traveler chooses- sometimes he wishes to travel without any baggage- keeping it aside
All that the traveler hopes for is the Elixir of life –
What do you – the reader aspire for in your journey?
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