Idu mane naa? Is this home?Anuva Dwibedy
- illustration (animated)
When I moved to Bangalore for college last year, I found myself immersed in a new culture and space that, over time, began to feel like home. This transit led me to question what "home" truly means, realizing it’s more than just a geographic location. It’s shaped by the shared experiences and habits we form with the people around us. As I settled into Bangalore, I began noticing the unique elements that give this city its distinct character, gradually grounding my sense of belonging.
One of these elements is the Drishti Gombe, or Drishti Bommai—a traditional figure often placed at the entrances of homes and welcoming spaces across Southern India, symbolizing protection and warmth. To me, the Drishti Gombe became a fitting metaphor for Bangalore itself. Just as this figure guards and embraces those who enter, the city seems to shield and guide its new residents—fragile, uncertain, and on unfamiliar paths. As I’ve come to see myself, building a sense of belonging here, in transit.
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