MY STORY

A journey shaped by people, books, and possibility.

Mandar Joglekar

I grew up in Sakharpa, a village in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. My father served in the Indian Army. After his retirement, he opened a small grocery shop in our village. A flood in 1983 swept that shop away, changing the direction of our family’s life.

After school, I moved to Pune to continue my education, supported by Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti. The journey from a small village to a city brought challenges, encouragement, and encounters that I still carry with me.

Life later took me to the United States. Technology became my profession, while books, writing, and a curiosity about people remained an important part of my life.

BOOKS & WRITING

A place for ideas

My writing ranges from AI and leadership to personal growth, philosophy, and spirituality. I enjoy making ideas accessible and connecting them with everyday experience.

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BOOKGANGA

Connecting people with books

BookGanga is an important part of my journey. Building a space for books and meeting readers, writers, and people who love literature has brought together my interest in technology and my love of reading.

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ASTROLOGY · STUDY & TEACHING

Inherited wisdom.
A continuing journey of learning.

Astrology has been part of my life since childhood. I learned from my father and Guru, Moreshwar Shankar Joglekar. Through my books and AstrologyAtoZ, I continue that journey with understanding, awareness, and responsibility.

My astrology study & teaching journey →

The books explain the concepts.
The tools support practice.

Learn Astrology Step by Step

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MEMORIES & REFLECTIONS

The people behind the journey

Some experiences are best told as stories. My blog is a place for personal memories, reflections, and the ideas I want to share along the way.