Notes on Culture

Nori
Nori Narasimha Sastry’s Outstanding Literary Repository
Despite his busy schedule, Nori Narasimha Sastry produced an astonishing body of outstanding literature in Telugu
By
Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh
4 min read
Portrayal of Society in K. Viswanath’s Cinema
Portrayal of Society in K. Viswanath’s Cinema
Exploring some aspects of the depiction of society in K. Viswanath's movies.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
Sanctifying Cinema: An Appreciation of K. Viswanath’s Artistry
Sanctifying Cinema: An Appreciation of K. Viswanath’s Artistry
The first part of a new series exploring the art, craft and aesthetics of K. Viswanath's acclaimed body of cinema. This is The Dharma Dispatch's tribute to the legend who joined the ranks of the immor ...
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
3 min read
The Exalted Life of Manu and a Chapter-wise Synopsis of the Manusmriti
The Exalted Life of Manu and a Chapter-wise Synopsis of the Manusmriti
In this episode, DVG provides a brief sketch of the life of Rishi Manu along with a brief, chapter-wise synopsis of the Manusmriti.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
K Viswanath Sankarabharanam
A Tribute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Masters
An appreciation of the art, craft and legacy of K.Viswanath, one of the greatest masters of Indian cinema
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
The Fascinating History of Flags in Ancient India
The Fascinating History of Flags in Ancient India
A bird's eye view of the fascinating and extraordinary history of flags and emblems in ancient India.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
The Delightful Story of the Cussword, “Moo Devi”
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.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
Deciphering a Lake Inscription
When a Lake Inscription Opened a Chapter of Vijayanagara History
Sri V.S. Sukhtankar travelled from Pune to a remote village in Andhra to decipher just one inscription related to Vijayanagara history
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
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.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
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