No Hindu Could Venture into the Streets during Muharram in Jahangir's Agra!
Pelsaert paints a vivid and graphic description of how the chief Muslim festivals, Id and Muharram were celebrated in Agra.
The Superstitions of Moslems in Jahangir's Era and Jahangir's Demolition of his Son's Tomb
Francisco Pelsaert provides a vivid description of the superstitions of Muslims during Jahangir's rule. A notable feature includes the enormous proliferation of pirs and sufis who were able to hoodwink the masses by claiming divine powers for themselves.
Muslim Marriages in Jahangir’s Agra: An Eyewitness Account
This is the first part of a series describing the Muslim society, culture, and lifestyle of Agra during Jahangir's rule. It is an eyewitness account of a Dutch merchant stationed in the city for seven years starting from 1618.
The Self-Contained Republic of Kelambakam and its Women
The fourth part of the series on Kelambakam describes the constitution of the village and gives a glimpse into the lives of its women.
Basics of Temple Art and Drawing: Announcing a New Course
Vibhu Academy's new course on temple drawing, art and aesthetics.
The Extinction of the Sanatana Village Schoolmaster: A Glimpse into their Profound Lives
The daily routine and conduct of Nalla Pillai, the schoolmaster of Kelambakam offers an extraordinary glimpse into a one-man institution of nation-building, which has now become extinct.
Vignettes from Life in Kelambakam: How Well Do We Know our Purohitas?
A heart-warming and profoundly moving picture of the routine and lifestyle of the Purohita of Kelambakam. Such exalted people lived in flesh and blood just a century ago throughout India. This essay beautifully expounds the reason they commanded such reverence.
Books that Influenced “Right Honourable” V.S. Srinivasa Sastri
An essay of "Right Honourable" V.S. Srinivasa Sastri on the books that influenced him. The value of the essay is both educative and inspirational.
Profiles in Eminence: Sir M. Visvesvarayya’s Heartfelt Tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
This is the full text of Bharataratna Sir M. Visvesvarayya's extraordinary tribute to Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
When Act No. XXXII of 1860 Birthed the Ballad of Gurusiddha of Hubballi
The 1860 colonial British legislation titled "Duties on Profits arising from Property, Professions, Trades, and Offices" was a ruse for further impoverishing Indians. Among other places, it devastated the people of Hubballi and Dharwad region. In just two years, the middle-class was reduced to begga