Notes on Culture

The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.
Mandsaur
This is the story of a silk-weavers guild from Mandsaur who restored a magnificent Surya Mandir in 473 CE
The Magnificent Temple Heritage of Sri Bhujangeshwara at Ummatturu
The second part of our essay series on Ummatturu provides a detailed description of the magnificent Bhujangeshwara Temple that dates back to the eleventh century.
By
Arati VB
6 min read
The Civilisational Wound and the Cultural Hoax Called Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb
A historical exploration of the phenomenon commonly known as Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb
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.
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 Glory of the Ummaturu Temple Heritage Eclipsed by Official Neglect in Independent India
The concluding part of our series on the grand temple heritage of Ummatturu describes how the centuries of glory today lies in utter ruin thanks to decades of Government apathy and neglect.
By
Arati VB
9 min read
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.
Illustration of the Telugu Poet Srinatha engaged in a debate
Read the thrilling tale of how Srinatha won the epithet, Kavisarvabhauma or the Emperor of Poets
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