EACH POEM IS A SYMPHONY, AND EVERY PAUSE A RAAGA OF ITS OWN.
Raagas of Love
A lyrical collection of poems that explore the many shades of love—quiet, fierce, transformative. Inspired by Indian raagas, Raagas of Love invites readers on a journey of memory, feeling, and reflection.
About the Author
Meet Rikhia Basu
Don’t miss this soul-stirring debut by Rikhia Basu.
Rikhia Basu is a seasoned Human Resources leader with over two decades of experience, known for her commitment to people and sustainable development. Beyond the boardroom, she is a trained classical Manipuri dancer, an art enthusiast, and a passionate traveller. Her poetry emerges from years of listening, observing, and holding space for emotion and beauty in the everyday.
In Raagas of Love, Rikhia weaves stories into delicate verses—quietly powerful, deeply transformative, and universally relatable. This is her debut poetry collection, born from deep reflections and soulful conversations.
About the Book
Raagas of Love
Raagas of Love is a poetic exploration of the emotional spectrum of love—its intensity, its loss, and its healing power. Drawing inspiration from the moods of Indian raagas, each poem is a heartfelt note in a composition that moves through joy, sorrow, courage, and rediscovery.
With minimalist elegance, Rikhia invites readers to feel seen and understood. Journalling pages after each section turn this into more than a reading—it becomes a personal, reflective experience.
This book is for anyone who has loved, lost, remembered, and dared to begin again.
Why Read Raagas of Love?
Poetry That Resonates
Every poem captures a moment, a feeling, a fragment of love we’ve all known. Whether it's longing, healing, or transformation, this book brings your emotions to life.
Inspired by Indian Raagas
The structure of the book flows like a musical raaga—each section having its own mood and tempo, set in the symbolic cycle of day flowing into night, with the silent promise of a new beginning…thus offering a unique poetic experience deeply rooted in Indian culture.
Interactive and Reflective
With journalling pages at the end of each section, the book becomes your companion—a conversation between the poet and the reader. It’s poetry you don’t just read, but respond to.
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