Notes on Culture

Nori
Despite his busy schedule, Nori Narasimha Sastry produced an astonishing body of outstanding literature in Telugu
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 ...
Journeys with Knowledge: G.S. Sardesai's Notes from Travels with Jadunath Sarkar
In the second part of this series, G.S. Sardesai shares an ennobling wealth of anecdotes from his numerous journeys with Acharya Jadunath Sarkar
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.
Manusmriti as a digest of the Hindu Philosophy of Life
In this episode, D.V. Gundappa examines the Manusmriti from the premises set out by Manu himself.
Jvalaji
Exploring the Tirtha-Yatra connection between the Kangra Jwalamukhi Temple and the Jvalaji Temple in Baku, Azerbaijan
Ghar-Wapsi Ritual
The primacy of Ghar-Wapsi has been celebrated in contemporary Indian literature most notably by Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
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