Mahesh Masanam

The Witness

Varanasi to the Cloud

A series of essays bridging a 2022 trip to Varanasi with life as a working engineer. New ones land here.

May 18, 2026 · 6 min
What survives the burning
The Aghora is right about death. The builder is right about life. The mistake is having to pick.
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May 16, 2026 · 7 min
Getting to Varanasi
Some cities you visit. Varanasi you bring back with you.
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