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Kathmandu
How has the Kathmandu trip changed Vikram Seth’s view?
Vikram Seth’s Kathmandu trip has taught him to notice and appreciate minute details and invest them with great significance. He has learnt to appreciate the flute music. It not only impresses Vikram but also reminds him of the commonality of the mankind. Thus, he has become more observing and patient now.
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How does the narrator describe Kathmandu?
How does Vikram Seth describe the Hindu temple?
How does Vikram Seth describe the Buddhist shrine of Kathmandu?
What is the belief associated with the half-immersed shrine in the river Bagmati ? What does it tell us?
What attracts Vikram Seth’s attention in the square? Why?
What differentiates the flute-seller from other hawkers and vendors?
How does the flute music affect the narrator?
What does the flute music remind Vikram Seth? Why?
How has the Kathmandu trip changed Vikram Seth’s view?
India is a holy land with many temples. Based on your reading of the story, write a paragraph describing your visit to a temple.
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