Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Tripping Down the Ganga: A Journey of Faith and Doubt
Imagine a book like a long trip down a famous river in India called the Ganges.
The author, Siddharth Kapila, takes this trip and thinks about his beliefs, some from his family, some he questions.
He meets all sorts of people who practice their faith in different ways.
His parents believed in very different things.
The book isn't about finding all the answers.
It's about the journey and the many different things that go into believing in something.
Siddharth Kapila's memoir 'Tripping Down the Ganga' explores faith and doubt.
The book follows a journey along the Ganges River, from its source to the sea.
Kapila encounters various religious figures, including ascetics and pilgrims.
The narrative examines Kapila's complex relationship with his parents' beliefs.
The memoir reflects on the contradictions and complexities of religious practices.
- Who
- Siddharth Kapila, the author of the memoir.
- What
- A memoir exploring faith and personal doubt through a journey along the Ganges River.
- When
- The journey spans from the 1990s to 2022.
- Where
- Along the Ganges River, from Gaumukh to Ganga Sagar.
- Why
- To explore the author's relationship with faith, inherited beliefs, and personal experiences.
Belief vs. Doubt
Reflection
Author's Perspective
Belief vs. Doubt
Kapila reflects on his inherited beliefs and experiences with his parents.
Reflection
Kapila balances inherited beliefs with personal inquiry and skepticism.
- Author
- Siddharth Kapila
- Book Title
- Tripping Down the Ganga: A Son’s Exploration of Faith
- Focus
- Faith and doubt
- Setting
- Ganges River
- Perspective
- Skeptical and empathetic