How Swades Movie Inspired My Soul-Searching bike Journey Year 2009
In the early 2000s, our generation, like many others, was deeply inspired by the dream of working for multinational companies, going abroad, and making a comfortable living. Coming from small towns and villages in India, many of us had bigger aspirations—not just for personal success but for contributing to the country’s growth. For people like…
A Journey of Brotherhood and Nature: Visiting Mohad Kareli’s Nursery Year 2009
In 2009, during a period of self-reflection, I found myself back in my home village, Mohad Kareli, in Madhya Pradesh. While reconnecting with my roots, I had the opportunity to visit a newly built nursery, which was equipped with everything needed to nurture a variety of plants. This nursery stands as a testament to the…
Nana’s Farm and Life Lessons: Journey of Soul Searching in Mohad Year 2009
In 2009, during a period of soul-searching, for some time I found myself in my home village, Mohad Kareli, Madhya Pradesh, reconnecting with the simplicity of rural life. One of the fondest memories was spending time on my Nana’s (grandfather’s) farmland. Nana, a well-known English teacher in the village, and my cousin brother, Piyush (Monu),…
Warmth and Wisdom: Conversations by the Bonfire in Mohad Village Year 2009
Winter in rural India brings a unique charm, as the days grow shorter and everyone seeks warmth in the cozy embrace of bonfires (angithi). In 2009, I found myself reminiscing about my childhood while documenting one such winter evening at my village home in Mohad, Kareli, Madhya Pradesh. My Nana, a well-known English teacher, and…
Bajaj Avenger in Mohad: Biker Motorcycle diary Year 2009
In 2009, during a period of self-discovery, I embarked on a biking journey across India on my Bajaj Avenger, ultimately reaching my home village of Mohad Kareli in Madhya Pradesh to reconnect with my roots. At that time, the idea of a solo biker traveling such long distances from Delhi was almost unheard of, especially…
Vivid Memories of Mohad: A Village Close to My Heart Year 2009
Mohad, a small village near Kareli in the Narsinghpur district of Madhya Pradesh, holds a special place in my heart. It’s where I was born and spent countless summer vacations with my Nana and Nani, creating cherished childhood memories. In 2009, I revisited this serene village during one of my nomadic journeys on my Bajaj…
Energetic Madhai Festival of my village Mohad Madhya Pradesh India Year 2015
In the heart of India, amidst the tranquil landscapes of Madhya Pradesh, lies my village Mohad, where tradition and culture intertwine seamlessly with everyday life. One such vibrant thread in the fabric of our village is the Madhai festival, a celebration that remains etched in my memory from the year 2015. As I captured this…
Escaping to Simplicity: Bike Ride away From City Life to the Tranquil Villages Yr 2009
Embarking on a journey from the bustling cityscape of Sarni, through Itarsi, Hosangabad, Pipariya, Gadarwara, and finally arriving in the serene village of Kareli, revealed a remarkable transition from the fast-paced clamor of urban life to the tranquil beauty of the countryside. As I rode further from the city, the towering buildings and busy streets…
Reflecting on my village life experience in Mohad, Kareli, Madhya Pradesh, in 2009, I am transported back to those serene moments of self-exploration during a peaceful bike ride on my Bajaj Avenger through the rustic countryside. The quiet beauty of the landscape, with its endless fields and winding paths, seemed to invite introspection, allowing me…
