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When Sukhna becomes a poem in motion

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Illustration: Sandeep Joshi
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As dusk fell, the sun dipped behind the western horizon, painting the sky in amber hues. Cruising along the Sukhna Lake was mesmerising and I just wanted to freeze the moment — the water shimmered, and the world seemed to pause. Along the promenade, couples, joggers, and families stood in silence, soaking in nature’s quiet spectacle.

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It seemed as if our boat was skimming on golden waves. Two newly-married couples were sharing the boat with us. The boatman played some peppy Punjabi numbers for them — ‘Gur naal ishq mitha’, ‘Laung da lashkara’ to ‘Lamborghini’. Caught in the moment, they broke into a spontaneous bhangra, while we hummed and tapped along, laughter echoing across the water.

As the dark deepened, the music faded, and silence returned. A soft breeze caressed our faces. Birds chattered, owls hooted, and street lights flickered to life. The lake mirrored their glow in its shimmering ripples.

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Twilight by the Sukhna Lake isn’t just a sensory treat — it’s a poem in motion.

Dr Preeti Talwar, Chandigarh

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