My India

My India is a poetic odyssey-a deeply personal journey through the landscapes, traditions, and spirit of a land that has become both home and muse to Sowmya Ayyar. Through verse, she weaves together lived experiences, reflections, and ancestral ties, painting a portrait of India as a place and as a feeling-one of longing, belonging, and discovery.

Rooted in the wisdom of foremothers and the rhythms of ragas, Sowmya’s poetry traverses bustling cities and sacred rivers, the philosophy of yoga, and the devotion of bhakti. Divided into four sections-Time and Place, The Practice of Yoga, The Philosophy of Yoga and Ragamala: A Garland of Sound-this collection evokes a spectrum of emotions, from nostalgia to enlightenment, from wonder to introspection.

My India invites readers to journey through its verses-to see, feel, and embrace the beauty of a land that continues to reveal itself in infinite, sacred ways.