Notes on Culture

The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes
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.
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.
Parashuram Krishna Gode: The Stalwart who Sought the Rocky Mountain
This is the first episode of a new series commemorating the life, legacy and scholarship of Parashuram Krishna Gode, one of the stalwarts of the New Indian Renaissance. For all his awe-inspiring achie ...
The Vedic Basis of the Manusmriti Explained by DVG in 14 Postulates
In this episode, DVG sketches out the Vedic philosophical premise as the basis for the Manusmriti in 14 postulates.
Picture of Bhagavan Shiva in Penance
Presenting a bouquet of three stories extolling the matchless devotion towards Shiva drawn from the annals of Sanatana history and tradition to celebrate this year's Mahashivaratri
Nori
Despite his busy schedule, Nori Narasimha Sastry produced an astonishing body of outstanding literature in Telugu
Shyamdas
Gopinath Kaviraj evocatively describes the profound spiritual Sadhana of a Vaishnava Sadhu named Shyamdas Babaji
A Brief Survey of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa’s Major Novels
The first episode of a new series introducing the acclaimed novels of India's national literary giant, Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa.
Remember Dhanga’s Pious Service to Sanatana Dharma the Next Time you Visit Khajuraho
The incalculable service of the Chandela Emperor, Dhanga towards protecting and propagating Sanatana Dharma is a little-known story. A great Bhakta of Shiva, his pious end is quite an extraordinary sa ...
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