A tryst with Woman Empowerment at Garli

A tryst with Woman Empowerment at Garli

Many years ago, as we walked through the village, one of our guests remarked that the women of Garli appeared subdued. Their body language, they said, suggested a lack of purpose, and perhaps an indication of depression. We hadn’t noticed this, but then we hadn’t...
The resurrection of Naurang Yatri Niwas

The resurrection of Naurang Yatri Niwas

As explained in our earlier posts, we were inexperienced, but wanted to do something. So, with all the noble intentions, some euphoric planning and thinking, we finally decided to convert the building in to a tourism unit along the lines of the Boarding Houses of...
How Naurang Yatri Niwas was born – Part 2

How Naurang Yatri Niwas was born – Part 2

What do we do with the building? A dilapidated building is never a pretty sight. Especially when it’s a part of one’s inheritance, and a responsibility. Not only was she in shambles, she was filthy and stinking. The villagers complained, and we listened helplessly....
How Naurang Yatri Niwas was born – Part 1

How Naurang Yatri Niwas was born – Part 1

She was one of the many grand buildings of Garli that had been lying ignored and unwanted by successive generations of our founding fathers. One of the 25 odd structures, her job was to provide accommodation to travellers who came to Garli to ply their trade. Built by...