Whispers of Chilika: An Odyssey of Light and Tide

By Prasanta Kumar Panigrahi

Whispers of Chilika: An Odyssey of Light and Tide is a breathtaking 25-chapter epic poem celebrating the mystical beauty, ecology, and spiritual heartbeat of Chilika Lake--Asia's largest brackish water lagoon in Odisha, India.
Through lyrical verses with musical end-rhymes, the collection journeys across dawn-lit Nalabana bird sanctuary, whispering reed beds, fishermen's azure channels, playful Irrawaddy dolphins, sacred Kalijai Island, and twilight sands of Satapada. Each chapter captures a facet of Chilika's soul--from storm-lashed Kalupadaghat to lotus-shrouded isles, migrant bird congregations, and the eternal dance of salt and silver moonlight.
Weaving ecology with Odia mythology, fisherfolk resilience, and nature's timeless wisdom, the poem transforms Chilika into a living oracle. Fishermen's prayers, lovers' anklets chiming on wet sands, and forgotten shrines half-sunk in mud all reveal the lake as consciousness itself--fierce yet tender, boundless yet intimate.
This inspirational odyssey invites readers to witness water as witness, tide as teacher, and lagoon as divine mirror, where human stories dissolve into the endless rhythm of wing, wave, and wind. Perfect for nature lovers, spiritual seekers, and devotees of Odisha's sacred landscapes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GR5CKSX7
• ISBN13: 9798250674188
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"