My book is a collection of 16 stories about ordinary people who were touched by extra ordinary.
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Hi, I am Deepika and I am an author. My debut book Kiss of the Wildflower and Other Stories was very well received and is available on Amazon. Link
I have also co-authored a book called Flames of my Imagination. Link
Besides my work has been featured in a bilingual anthology called The Woman That I Am . And a non fiction book called I am Fierce a book on women by women. Link
I have written an ebook named Beyond Fairy Tales .. it is a critique of 26 popular fairy tales.Link
I write poetry too. You can read my poems in You Me and the Universe by Manas Mukul. The book is available on Amazon. Link
I am available for ghost writing, beta reading, and editing. I also review books cost free.
As the sun dipped below the horizon Sam and Edward walked hand in hand through the vibrant streets adorned with rainbowflags. Their love had weathered storms of prejudice, but tonight they celebrated triumphantly.
“Do you remember when we first met?” Sam asked.
Edward smiled, his eyes sparkling. “How could I forget? We were afraid to hold hands in public, but look at us now.”
They gazed at the crowd, overflowing with love and acceptance. Tears welled up in their eyes as they realized they had come a long way.
Sam whispered back, “Yes, my love. And we’ll keep marching forward, together.”
As the moon cast an eerie glow over the decrepit house, Anjali’s heart pounded in her chest. Every creak and whisper filled her with dread. She cautiously stepped into the dimly lit hallway, the floorboards groaning under her weight. Suddenly, a chilling voice whispered from the shadows, “Anjali… I know you’re here.” Her blood ran cold, and she mustered the courage to respond, “Who’s there?” The voice grew louder, malicious laughter filling the air. “It’s your darkest nightmare,” it hissed. Trembling, she raced towards the front door, but it slammed shut before her eyes. Trapped, she realized she was not alone.
In a small town, nestled amidst rolling hills, lived two souls who dared to defy society’s norms. Richa and Vandy, bound by an undeniable love, faced adversity with unwavering courage. Their pride was a beacon, lighting up their lives and the lives of those around them. Together, they shattered barriers, embraced their truth, and showered love upon all who crossed their path. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, they walked hand in hand, their hearts overflowing with joy. For their journey was painted in love and they discovered a simple truth—love is love.
They did not know what awaited next as they stepped into the quirky antique shop nestled in the heart of the city. The air was thick with an enchanting aroma of old books and mysterious artifacts. Curiosity sparked in their eyes as they explored the aisles lined with peculiar trinkets and ancient relics. Suddenly, an antique hourglass caught their attention. As they turned it over, a blinding flash of light engulfed the room. When their vision cleared, they found themselves standing in a bustling marketplace in a faraway land, surrounded by merchants selling magical potions and fantastical creatures. Adventure had found them, and they were ready to embrace the unknown.
As Sia walked through the old cemetery, she couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched. It was the dead of night, and the wind was howling through the trees. Suddenly, a familiar voice called her name. She spun around, but there was no one there. Just rows of headstones, their inscriptions weathered and worn. Her heart was racing, and she tried to run, but her feet wouldn’t budge. The voice called again, louder this time. She could feel a cold breath on her nape. She turned to face the darkness, but all she saw were two glowing eyes, watching her from the shadows.
In the heart of the Valley of Flowers, Maya, a soul burdened with sorrow, found solace amidst nature’s embrace. Amidst the vibrant blooms, she encountered Maddy, a kindred spirit carrying his own wounds. Their hearts, wounded and fragile, recognized the pain in each other’s eyes.
Together, they wandered through fields of blossoms, their silent companionship offering comfort. In the valley’s serenity, their love began to heal the scars of their past. With every shared sunset and whispered confession, their broken pieces mended, forming a tapestry of resilience and tenderness.
In the Valley of Flowers, their emotional metamorphosis painted a masterpiece of love, redemption, and newfound hope.
Why are you smiling so?” Raj asked, eyes twinkling with affection. Simran blushed, her hand touching the woolen scarf he had just gifted her. They sat on the porch swing, weathered hands entwined, watching the sunset paint the sky in hues of gold. Memories of their youth intertwined with the present, creating a tapestry of love. Decades together, yet their hearts still flutter like young lovers. They whispered secrets, laughed freely, and knew the power of their touch. In the twilight of their lives, they found solace in the gentle embrace of each other’s arms, forever grateful for their timeless love.
Kunzum Pass is a beautiful mountain pass in the Kunzum Range of Himalayas. Located at an altitude of 15,060 feet above sea level, the Kunzum Pass is a breathtaking sight to behold. One of the exciting features of the pass is the fifteen hairpin turns along the way.
Kunzum Devi Temple
The Kunzum Pass is one of the highestmotorablepasses of India and acts as a connection link between the Lahaul Valley and the Spiti valley. It is located at a distance of 122 km from Manali town and further leads to Kaza town. Beautiful glaciers, snow-clad peaks and the valley beyond give exquisite views for photography.
Kunzum La
One of the biggest challenges of traveling towards Kunzum La is the numerous water streams on the way, fed by glacialmelt and the rains.
Streams on the way
Chandrabhaga Range
The Chandrabhaga range is a part of the Himalayas located near Kunzum Pass. At an altitude of 6264 meters above sea level, the range provides an excellent spot for trekking and hiking expeditions. Every year, trekking expeditions are conducted as it is one of the well-known summits of the world.
Chandrabhaga PeakChandrabhaga Peak Trek
Chandra Taal
This is a beautiful lake of Spiti valley located near the Kunzum Pass at an altitude of 4300 meters. The name Chandra refers to moon in Hindi and the lake is named the same because of its crescent shape. The lake is located in the plateau of Samudra Tapu. Travellers can trek to this beautiful lake from the Kunzum Pass.
Chandratal Lake
Lahaul valley
This is a beautiful valley dotted with mountain villages and eye-catching Buddhist art. Located near the Kunzum pass, the road connects it to Spiti valley. Tourist visiting Lahaul get mesmerised by the lush greenery, high mountains and beautiful rivers streaming along the valley.
Hair pin bends in the Valley
Spiti Valley
Spiti in Tibetan means ‘middle land’, referring to the ground betweenIndia and Tibet. The Spiti Valley is a freezing desert mountain valley spanning across the Himalayas. One of the leastpopulatedareas of the country, Spiti Valley gives access to the northernmost parts of India. The valley also houses Buddhist monasteries and is an even a research centre for Buddhism.
Village Kaza in Spiti valley
Bara Shigri Glacier
The Kunzum Pass gives an eye-catching view of the BaraShigriGlacier. This glacier with snow clad mountains at the backdrop is a mesmerising sight to behold. This glacier feeds the RiverChenab which originates in India and flows into neighboring country Pakistan. 30-km long glacier with an area of 125 sq kms, it is the largestglacier in Himachal Pradesh and second-longest glacier in the Himalayas after Gangotri. It flows northwards and feeds the Chenab river through Chandra river and forms the famous ‘Chandrataal’ lake.
Bara Shigri Glacier
You can read in detail about KunzumPass and surrounding areas here . This site has some amazing pictures too.
Yol is a cantonment town in Kangradistrict in Himachal Pradesh.
The town gets its name from YOL (YoungOfficersLiving), a small town established by British Indian Army around 1849. The Yol Cantt. (cantonment) was built in 1942. Formerly it was known as “majhaitha” village.
Yol was the location of a Prisoner-of-war camp which hosted German soldiers in the First World War and Italian soldiers in the Second World War. Frogman Elios Toschi, a member of the pre-Armistice Decima Flottiglia MAS and inventor of the “maiale”, was one of the very few to escape from the camp. After the war, the former POW facility hosted ethnic Tibetan refugees from China.
Rising Star peak as seen from Yol
Yol is situated 10 km southwest of Dharamsala on the Dharamshala-Chamunda Devi-Palampur road and about 15 km northeast of Kangra town. The nearestrailway station is Nagrota Bagwan about 12 km away in south on 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) narrow gauge railway line originating at Pathankot. The nearest broad gauge railhead is Pathankot. The nearestairport is Gaggal airport (IATA airport code DHM), also known as Kangra airport, about 15 km to the west through Dharamshala.
Visting the cantt. isn’t allowed, but there are many other places of interest in Yol.
Namgyal Monastery
Often referred to as “Dalai Lama’s Temple”, is currently located in McleodGanj, Dharamsala, India. It is the personal monastery of the 14th Dalai Lama. Another name for this temple-complex is NamgyalTantric College.
This monastery key role is to assist with rituals involving the Dalai Lama of Tibet. Its main tantric practices reportedly include those of Kalachakra, Yamantaka, Chakrasamvara, Guhyasamaja, and Vajrakilaya.
Kangra Fort
The Kangra Fort is located 20 kilometers from the town of Dharamsala on the outskirts of the town of Kangra, in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
The KangraFort was built by the ruling Katoch Rajput dynasty. RajaDharamChand submitted to the Mughal Ruler Akbar in 1556 and agreed to pay tribute, including, renouncing claims to the fort. But in 1620, Emperor Jahangir, killed that Katoch king, Raja Hari Chand and annexed the Kangra kingdom into the Mughal Empire. Under the leadership of Nawab Ali Khan and aided by Raja Jagat Singh , the fort was captured in 1620 and under Mughal rule until 1783. In 1621, Jahangir visited it. A mosque was also built within the fort of Kangra.
Slate Godam Village
The uphill village of Slate Godam is approximately 9 kilometres from the town of Dharamshala, situated in the foothills of DhauladharMountains. It is a picturesque village which gets its name from the slatequarries. They however, still exist here even today. The area is surrounded by views of the snow clad peaks and boasts a mix of traditional and modern village houses, green fields in addition to green meadows and peaceful environs.
Mining of slate which is illegal now
Tulip Garden Palampur
TulipGarden Palampur Himachal Pradesh it is the 2nd Tulip garden in country after Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. This initiative is taken by CSIR-IHBT Palampur Himachal Pradesh. Tulip Garden Palampur is open for Local and Tourist and it must be in your bucket list if you are planning to visit Himachal Pradesh. Palampur is famous for its lush green Tea Gardens, Abode of the Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra, ShobaSingh art gallery. Now Tulip Garden is must visit place in Palampur Himachal Pradesh for Tea Garden add Tulip Garden to your sightseeing. Tulip Garden is situated in CSIR-IHBT Palampur.
Timing : Closed for now till next bloom season.
Entry Fees : No fee.
Bloom Season : Tulip Bloom Season March To May. But in Palampur it was a trial so bloom season was early till 15 March 2022 and now its closed till next Season.
X-Mas is common abbreviation for Christmas. The ‘X’ comes from the Greek letter Chi, which is the first letter of the Greek word Christós (Greek: “anointed, covered in oil”), which became Christ in English. The suffix –mas is from the Latin-derived Old English word for Mass.
Christ Church Shimla
Christ Church is located in Shimla and stands tall on a ridge. Christ Church, built in 1857, is the second oldest church in North India after St. John Church in Meerut. It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844.
It was during the World War II that a priest in Germany appeared as Santa Clause and distributed sweets and a gift to the poor and needy and since then it is a practice to help the downtrodden,” said youth president of the church. The majestic church is famous for its antiquity.
The architecture is inspired by the Neo-Gothicstyle and the clock on the structure is a gift.
The church contains five fine stained glass windows. One represents the Christian virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience, and Humility. The chancelwindow was designed by LockwoodKipling (father of Rudyard Kipling). The pipe-organ of Christ Church is the largest in the Indiansubcontinent; it was installed in September 1899. Among the church’s holdings are a great collection of books and ancient scriptures.
March to June is the best time to visit this church and from mid December to January it snows in Shimla you will find a beautiful view of the church and surroundings and you can celebrate Christmas in grandeur in this historic church.
St. John in the Wilderness
St. John in theWilderness is a Protestant church dedicated to John the Baptist. It was built in 1852 and is located near Dharamshala, India, on the way to McLeod Ganj, at ForsythGunj. Set amidst deodar forest, and built in neo-Gothic architecture, the Church is known for its Belgian stained-glass windows donated by Lady Elgin (Mary Louisa Lambton), wife of Lord Elgin.
The beautiful church is a part of the colonial heritage. The church was a dedication to John the Baptist and built in the year 1852. It was a place of worship for the Britishtroops that were placed here during that period. In 1905, a major earthquake hit the Kangra area and took the lives of around 19,800 people.
Most buildings in Kangra were completely destroyed but the church remained almost untouched except its bell tower which was partially broken. In 1915, a new bell was reinstalled. The graveyard surrounding the church is where Lord Elgin, Governor-General and Viceroy of India was buried in 1861.
Christ Church Kasauli
Kasauli is a town and cantonment, located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. The cantonment was established by the British Raj in 1842 as a Colonial hill station
At the end of October 1844 Dr. Wilson, the Bishop of Calcutta, paid his first visitation of Kasauli and on 26 October laid the foundation stone of the future Christ Church. On 24 July 1853 the shed of the church was completed and on that day the church was used for the worship services for first time.
In the 1880s the church tower was raised and the public clock was placed on it during the leadership of the Rev J.B. Brunesson by importing the same from W.H. Bailey & Co of Manchester, England. The total cost of this was Rs. 2612 and 11 annas towards which Rs. 1250 was given by the Government and the balance raised by public subscription. After remaining in hibernation for many decades, in 2015 the tower clock, started ticking again with the wonderful efforts of a Good Samaritan from Chandigarh and the local EME workshop.
The clock still works on mechanicalgears and is now in the Limca Book of Records for being the oldest working tower turret clock in India.
St. Patrick’s ChurchDalhousie
Dalhousie cantonment is a town in Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh
An old-world charm, St Patricks Church is one of the largest churches in Dalhousie. Located near Balloon falls, Dalhousie Cantonment, the church is located 2 km away from the main bus stand on Military Hospital Road.
The chapel was created by the officers and ranks of the British Army in 1909.
St. Patrick’s Church is the largestchurch in Dalhousie which can host approximately 300 people for Sunday prayer. The church stands out for its impressive buildings and the huge main hall.
The church is deemed to be one of the mostbeautiful churches in North India. It has been more than a century since the church was built, but it still holds that magnetism and charisma of yore which attract tourist from all over India.
Himachal Pradesh is dotted with various churches.
Some other beautiful and picturesque churches are-
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