Spotlight

A Brief History of the Breathtaking Belur Chennakeshava Temple

19 Apr 2021

6 min read

The 900-year old Belur Chennakeshava Temple is one of the greatest treasure-houses of Indian art, architecture and sculpture, all of which was accomplished by the motivation of Sanatana piety. This es ...

Notes On Culture

The Story of Uddalaka – Aruni

Sandeep Balakrishna

12 Apr 2019

4 min read

Commentary

The Untold Story of how the Doon School Goon Squad Ran Bharatavarsha to the Ground

Sandeep Balakrishna

05 Jun 2019

8 min read

History Vignettes

Tipu Sultan: The Aurangzeb of South India

Sandeep Balakrishna

04 May 2020

12 min read

Commentary

Romilayana: How Romila Thapar Lied her Way to Historical Eminence

Shankar Saran

04 Mar 2024

5 min read

Commentary

Here is a Partial Story of the Erstwhile Republic of Jagan Mohan Reddy

Sandeep Balakrishna

14 Jun 2024

7 min read

Notes On Culture

Aparigraha: An Original Sanatana Ideal and Societal Value

Sandeep Balakrishna

23 Dec 2022

6 min read

Illustration of the Restoration of the Belur Chennakeshava Temple

History Vignettes

Sacred Continuity: The Belur Inscription and the 56 Bhogas of Chennakeshava

Sandeep Balakrishna

01 Jun 2026

4 min read

Notes On Culture

The Grand Universe of Ummatturu Temples: Where Sri Krishnadevarya Began his Digvijaya

Arati VB

19 Nov 2020

5 min read

History Vignettes

The Brief and Delightful History of the Dramma in India

Sandeep Balakrishna

07 Jun 2021

6 min read

History Vignettes

Parama Bhattaraka Maharajadhiraja Sri Jayapaladeva: An Introduction to the Forgotten Last Frontier Hero of Bharatavarsha

Sandeep Balakrishna

03 Feb 2020

8 min read

Notes On Culture

The Daily Routine of Sadguru Sri Sridhara Swami Maharaj as a Student

Sandeep Balakrishna

20 Mar 2024

6 min read

A highly inspiring and evocative account of the early student life of Sadguru Sri Sridhara Swami of Varadapura near Shivamogga.

Notes On Culture

In the Company of Sadhus: Sri Sri Naga Baba, the Digambara Sadhu of Varanasi

Team Dharma Dispatch

09 Jan 2023

4 min read

Illustration of Mamata Banerjee with Imams

Commentary

The Fall of Mamata Banerjee: A History of West Bengal’s Political Decay and the 2026 BJP Shift

Sandeep Balakrishna

07 May 2026

17 min read

Commentary

Mohandas Gandhi's Dogmatic Ahimsa and Adharmic Experiments with Truth: An Analysis

Dr. Lakshmi Bandlamudi

27 Oct 2021

10 min read

History Vignettes

The Mapilla Betrayal of Malabar Hindus During the Death-Dance of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan

Sandeep Balakrishna

21 Jul 2020

7 min read

History Vignettes

Bahadur Shah Zafar: The Last Mughal who was also the Last Great Traitor

Sandeep Balakrishna

17 Feb 2021

7 min read

History Vignettes

The Death of Raghu the Poddar: An Unknown Incident from the East India Company’s Annals

Sandeep Balakrishna

29 Oct 2025

6 min read

Commentary

How Indian Communists Helped the Muslim League to Carve out Pakistan

Sandeep Balakrishna

13 Dec 2024

8 min read

This is a little-known story of how the Indian Communists actively helped the Muslim League to create Pakistan

Notes On Culture

The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes

Sandeep Balakrishna

20 Oct 2020

5 min read

A brief history of the magnificent world of ancient Indian perfumes and cosmetics lost in time. India was the world leader in the perfume industry for more than five hundred years.

History Vignettes

The Magnificent Cultural Realm of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar

Sandeep Balakrishna

21 Dec 2020

8 min read

An essay narrating the life and accomplishments of Mummadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the cultural founder of the modern Mysore State

History Vignettes

The Dream of a Maulana and the Force-Feeding of Seventh Century Fanaticism

Sandeep Balakrishna

21 Apr 2020

11 min read

The fourth part of The Dharma Dispatch series on the comprehensive history of the Tablighi Jamaat in India narrates the actual founding of the Tablighi Jamaat by Muhammad Ilyas

History Vignettes

The Superhuman Diet and Demonic Workout Regime of Pehlwan Gobar Goho

Team Dharma Dispatch

13 Jan 2023

7 min read

A rare anecdote describing the diet and workout routine of the fabled pehlwan, Gobar Goho or Gobar Guha or Jatindra Charan Guha as witnessed by the editor of a British magazine.

History Vignettes

The Forgotten Battle of Nijagal: How a Mere Chieftain Madakari Nayaka Pounded Hyder Ali

Sandeep Balakrishna

25 Jul 2020

7 min read

A quick trip down to a little known but brilliant battle fought in the 18th century near Bangalore