Notes on Culture

An inscription dated 1580 CE narrates a rather delightful, real-life story of how a potter's wedding was finalised in a pot of boiling ghee

DVG writes an evocative profile of Sri Vina Sambayya, a great Vina exponent who flourished in the court Krishnaraja Wodeyar III.

Exploring the philosophical and cultural dimensions of the Kumbha Mela

A tribute to the legendary D.V.Gundappa or DVG on his 138th birthday

A real-life episode from the 19th century narrating the extraordinary devotion that Sri Venkannayya had for Sri Ramachandra

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

Presenting an in-depth video explaining the various dimensions of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on 13 January, 2025

A long form essay exploring the various elevating facets of the fabulous inner journey called the Kumbha Mela

This essay narrates the evocative story of a forgotten sect of Hindu monks known as the Jai Sitaram Gosais