SHREYA CHINTAWAR
Author of Drawn to Kashi
Drawn to Kashi
Through Fire, Faith, and the Ganga
Some Places Are Visited. Kashi Is Experienced.
A journey into the legends, traditions, sacred spaces, and living wisdom of one of India’s most enduring spiritual cities.
About the Book
Drawn to Kashi
Through Fire, Faith, and the Ganga
What is it about Kashi that has drawn countless seekers towards it for centuries?
Drawn to Kashi is a deeply personal journey into a city where faith, history, legends and everyday lives exist together. It is not a travel guide, but a reflection on a place that stays with you – not just in your mind, but in your heart.
About the Author
Meet Shreya Chintawar
Author of Drawn to Kashi
Shreya Chintawar is the author of Drawn to Kashi-Through Fire, Faith, and the Ganga, her first book. Her writing explores the stories, traditions, sacred spaces and human experiences that give Kashi its enduring character.
Drawn to Kashi grew from a personal journey that became an exploration of the city’s faith, rituals, legends and living traditions. Through her writing. Shreya hopes to help readers experience Kashi not simply as a destination, but as a place that invites reflection, curiosity and a deeper sense of connection.
Kashi is not just a place on the map, it is a place you carry within you.
INSIDE THE BOOK
What the Book Explores
A deeper look at the timeless city of Kashi –
its people, places, stories and spiritual wisdom.
LEGENDS
Stories that helped shape Keshi and its enduring spiritual character.
TRADITIONS
Practices and beliefs that connect the present with generations past.
SACRED SPACES
Places of deep cignificance and divine presence.
THE VOICES OF KASHI
Everyday people, shared wisdom and the irving culture of the city.
SPIRITUAL WISDOM
Teachings and reflections that guide the mind and heart.
THE JOURNEY WITHIN
A deeper exploration of self, faith and what it means to truly belong.
Why Read Drawn to Kashi?
01
Experience Kashi Beyond the Surface
Go beyond the temples and ghats to discover the stories, faith, traditions, and emotions that give Kashi its timeless soul.
02
Discover the City of Shiva
Explore Kashi through its connection with Mahadev, from the sacred Vishwanath Jyotirlinga to the belief that Shiva never leaves this city.
03
Walk Through Its Living History
Journey through ancient legends, sacred ghats, rituals, and moments that have shaped Kashi across generations.
04
See Life and Death Differently
Discover how Kashi brings life, death, faith, and liberation into one deeply spiritual journey.
05
Carry Kashi With You
More than a journey through a city, this book invites you to experience Kashi in a way that stays with you long after the last page.
