Wai Bangkok

Stories of Culture, Faces, and Self-Discovery

Bangkok is not just a city—it is a state of mind. A place where lives intersect quietly, where identities blur, and where every stranger carries a story waiting to unfold.

In Wai Bangkok, Bhuban Patra brings together seven intimate stories that explore the unseen layers of a city constantly in motion.

Set in the hidden corners of Bangkok—from the solitude of rented condos to the restless energy of night markets—these stories follow expatriates, locals, and wanderers navigating a world shaped by culture, choice, and change.

Here, belonging is not given—it is discovered. In fleeting conversations, in cultural missteps, in moments of silence that say more than words ever could. Bangkok, in these pages, is not merely a setting. It is a silent presence—watching, shaping, and quietly transforming the lives that pass through it. 

Candid, tender, and deeply human, Wai Bangkok is both a love letter to the city and a reflection on what it means to be away from home—
to lose yourself, to find yourself, and to realise that sometimes, the journey changes you long before you notice. This is not just a collection of stories. It is an experience of becoming.

Book II of the Konark Secrets Duology

As the 13th century unfolds, Kalinga rises—not just as a maritime power, but as a civilisation determined to leave its mark on time itself.

The age of temple building had already transformed the land. From the spiritual grandeur of Lingaraj to the divine scale of Jagannath, Kalinga had shaped devotion in stone. But what was to come next would surpass them all—A monument so vast, so intricate, and so mysterious…that it would challenge the very idea of creation.

Narasingha is the story of Narasingha Deva, the visionary king of Kalinga—the man behind the construction of the legendary Sun Temple at Mundira, now known as Konark. Told in his own voice, this is not just a tale of power, but of transformation. From an inquisitive prince to one of the most formidable rulers of Bharat, Narasingha’s journey is shaped by ambition, war, vision, and an unrelenting pursuit of something greater than legacy.

As stone meets story and history meets imagination,  Narasingha unravels the final layers of a mystery that began long before the first foundation was laid. This is not just the continuation of a saga—
it is the revelation of a legacy. 

Book I of the Konark Secrets Duology

In a time when the western frontiers of Bharat trembled under invasion, the eastern shores of Kalinga entered a golden silence.

It was the 13th century—an era of unrest and transformation. While much of the subcontinent faced turmoil, Kalinga stood apart: a maritime power, yet deliberately distant, guarded not by weakness, but by purpose. For this was no ordinary land. It was a land bound by prophecy—one that whispered of a truth powerful enough to shape existence beyond the end of the Kali Yuga.

Lotus Land unfolds the story of Bishnu Maharana, the legendary chief architect behind the Konark Sun Temple. But this is not merely the story of a monument—it is the story of a man shaped by destiny, discipline, and secrets buried deep within stone.

From his early beginnings to his rise as a master architect, Bishnu’s journey is intertwined with questions that refuse to remain silent:

Was Konark meant to be just a temple—or something far greater?
Why were unconventional methods chosen over stablished traditions?
What truths lay hidden within its intricate design? And who was Bishnu Maharana, truly—an architect… or a keeper of secrets?

Where is Ekamra is more than a journey—it is an exploration of memory, heritage, and a forgotten identity.

Set in the ancient Shaivite city of Ekamra, now known as Bhubaneswar, this book walks through the timeless lanes of a land once adorned with thousands of Shiva temples. Revered by historians as the City of Temples, Ekamra carries within it centuries of devotion, art, and architectural brilliance.

Spanning from the 6th to the 11th century, the book delves into the evolution of Kalingan temple architecture—uncovering its inspirations, intricacies, and enduring legacy. But beyond stone and structure, it brings to life the stories, myths, and legends that shaped the spiritual fabric of this sacred land.

Through vivid narratives and carefully captured photographs, the temples of Ekamra reveal themselves—not as silent monuments, but as living storytellers. These magnificent sandstone and granite structures stand as echoes of a glorious past, each carving whispering tales of faith, artistry, and time.

This book is an invitation—to rediscover Ekamra, to walk through its forgotten corridors, and to see Bhubaneswar not just as a city, but as an experience. For travellers, seekers, and lovers of history, Where is Ekamra is a gentle reminder: sometimes, the most powerful journeys begin where memory meets stone.