STARS COME BACK TO DELHI’S NIGHT SKY…

Today, looking up at the night sky, I felt a sense of nostalgia. I can’t remember when I last saw ORION so clearly in Delhi sky. Been almost thirty five years now, when I used to watch milky way, lying on my bed (on terrace)at night and drifting into the magical & mystical world of stars!

As a kid, gazing at sky was my favourite past time. I loved finding shapes amongst the cotton soft clouds during the day but it was the night sky that was truly compelling.
It summoned me to gaze at its magnificent beauty and reminded me of how insignificant we were!
I remember dreaming with open eyes about the stories of constellations coming to life.

And today was no different!!
Looking at night sky, I felt the same gravitational pull, tugging at my soul!

Are you experiencing similar feelings, when you gaze at pollution free Delhi night sky, studded with stars, during the lockdown? Does it bring a sense of nostalgia? Please do share your feelings about the reduced pollution during lockdown period in the comments below.

(Please excuse the poor picture quality as they have been taken from an iPhone)