Good book shuld b read by one and all. a wonderfu lmix of philosophy, yoga nand literature. Awesome writings by kala. THREE protogonists Agastaya, Aditi and Annant live their lives through the kumbh and search for meaning to life. they fall in love, are passionate about about philosophy and yog. A dead girl Nina haunts Annant, who blames himself for her death. Little Kirrie, brings the three together.Jorden, a Jew, comes to haridwar in search for peace and his mother of previous birth. the writer examines the quest of the new generation and the changing values with the advent of capitalism in India. it celebrates indianness and upholds the pursuit of knowledge.
At the end of the book, the story of ganga and the detailed story of the Kumbh festival adds to the charms oft the book. The struggle of Miinnie to pursue philosophy is brought out beautifully. The description of the kumbh festival is wonderful.