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Illustration of Hampi
Notes On Culture

A Voyage into Vijayanagara: The Violation of Sanctity

By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
For centuries, Kishkinda was a sacred Kshetra, the abode of Hanuman. Its environs birthed the great Hindu Empire of Vijayanagara. Over the last three decades, its sanctity has been almost completely e ...
The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
Notes On Culture

The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi

By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.
Nirnayasagar Press and Jawaji
History Vignettes

Nirnayasagar Press: A Forgotten National Treasure

By
Sandeep Balakrishna
18 min read
A long form essay on an iconic printing and publishing institution that for about a century enriched the world of Sanskrit and Bharatiya Bhasha
Buddha in a Talibani Pigsty
Commentary

Buddha in a Talibani Pigsty

By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
Commentary on the ongoing carnage inflicted by the Taliban in Afghanistan from a spiritual, philosophical and historical perspective.
Kautilya's Arthasastra as a Manual of Empire-Building
History Vignettes

Kautilya's Arthasastra as a Manual of Empire-Building

By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
In the third part, we discuss how Kautilya's Arthasastra was a manual of empire-building and how its influence played a big role in the great Hindu Empires of India, spread over many centuries.
The Essential Ramayana: An Introduction
Notes On Culture

The Essential Ramayana: An Introduction

By
Arjun Bharadwaj
4 min read
This is the introductory episode of a series exploring the various nuances of Maharshi Valmiki's immortal epic, Srimad Ramayana. It is part of the Prologue written by scholar and researcher, Sri Arjun ...
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