Notes on Culture

Devala Muni
A brief introduction to the Devala-Smriti, a very ancient Dharmasastra treatise. In the 10th century, a chapter titled Mlēccita-Śud'dhih was added to it, dealing with the reconversion of Hindus back t ...
The Poor Brahmin and the Five Gold Cups
A simple but enchanting folktale from South India that is also deeply instructive
Life in an Indian Village: The Story of Kelambakam
Excerpts from an 1891 book describing the profound social life of the 11th century village of Kelambakam located between Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
A typical Brahmin who lived in our villages
A slice of the daily routine of a typical Brahmin who lived in India just a century ago
A Brief History of the Breathtaking Belur Chennakeshava Temple
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 ...
Revisiting K.M. Munshi's Majestic Vision for Writing India's History
The first part of a series exploring Kulapati K.M. Munshi's vision for writing the comprehensive history of India
Ghar-Wapsi of Mlecchas
Ghar-Wapsi of converted Hindus was a continuous process until it suddenly stopped due to the depleted vigour of the Hindu society
The Delightful Story of the Cussword, “Moo Devi”
The Puranic roots and cultural metamorphosis of the expletive, "Moo Devi" prevalent in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
P.K. Gode: The Scholar who Descended from a Lineage of Warriors
P.K. Gode's ancestor was Naro Rayaji Gode, who served in the Maratha Empire under Gangadhar Krishna Pratinidhi in the 18th century. P.K. Gode has painstakingly traced his family's history using the fr ...
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