I used to love acting in school plays.
I was always drawn to different types of characters—each with its own quirks, flaws, and stories. There was something so raw and thrilling about stepping into their shoes. It wasn’t just about the lines or the costumes. It was about feeling what they felt, seeing the world the way they saw it, and, for a moment, living a life entirely different from my own.
When I started travelling, that feeling returned—only this time, the stage was much bigger.
Wandering through new streets and meeting people with lives so unlike my own, I often wondered: What would it feel like to live like them? How would I think? What would I believe? Travelling wasn’t just about seeing places. It was about imagining lives.
And then came dancing.
At first, it was all about the steps, the rhythm, the technique. But what truly drew me in was the characters I could play—a girl in love, an addict wrestling with my inner demons, a seductress, a man, or someone with a broken heart. The possibilities were endless and so was my enthusiasm for it.
It wasn’t about pretending; it was about being. Every character let me see life from a completely new perspective, and that exhilaration kept me coming back for more.
I didn’t think much of this pattern, though. It felt like a small quirk, something I simply enjoyed doing.
But slowly it all came together. And now I see it.
This isn’t just a series of interests. It’s not just acting, travelling, dancing, or learning martial arts. There is a thread running through it all.
I am, and have always been, searching. Searching for ways to live as someone else. To see the world through their eyes. To experience their philosophies, their challenges, and their joys.
I want to live as different characters. To inhabit different worlds. To feel the pulse of life through as many lenses as possible.
This is my pilgrimage. My path of curiosity and connection.
This is why I’m the Piqued Pilgrim.
There is one core question: What happens if we give our curiosity the reins of our life?
Here, I document the stories from this pilgrimage of curiosity that I am embarking on.
This world is full of beautiful possibilities as long as we have an open heart. The stories here are of slow meaningful travel, inspiring people we meet, reflections on life and intense learning projects.
Here’s hoping to experience different corners of this world through immersive learning experiences of the local art forms, culinary styles, or traditional practices – like learning Kalaripayattu from Kerala, taking a baking course in France, and exploring Afro-dance forms in Africa.
Much like a river meanders through various terrains on its way to the ocean, as a curious soul, I’m committed to living a life dictated by curiosity and the pursuit of opportunities.
The Pilgrim
Nivetha Kannan
A curious soul who went from not having any questions to ask in a classroom to having too many questions about the world around her. I love life, seek to understand people, places and passions, and am always ready for something new!
Currently –
Learning: Dance, a life long passion (follow that journey here)
📍Bangalore
