Notes on Culture

When S. Subramania Iyer Exposed a Corrupt Mahant
When S. Subramania Iyer Exposed a Corrupt Mahant
In an extraordinary feat of courage, Sri S. Subramania Iyer uncovered the corruption of a temple Mahant and rectified several mistakes in temple administration. Much lessons are to be learnt from this ...
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
The Forgotten Hindu History of Pakistan: An Introduction
The Forgotten Hindu History of Pakistan: An Introduction
Loss of physical geography is also a loss of cultural narrative memory.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
Jvalaji
The Shakta Connection between Kangra Jwalamukhi Temple and Jvalaji in Azerbaijan
Exploring the Tirtha-Yatra connection between the Kangra Jwalamukhi Temple and the Jvalaji Temple in Baku, Azerbaijan
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
Illustration of Madan Mohan Malaviya
Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya: The Super-Brahmin
A 1932 tribute in honour of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya authored by an ICS officer brings out the life of Malaviya, whom the author celebrates as a Super Brahmin
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
4 min read
The Musician who Cut his Tongue to Avoid Singing Before Tipu Sultan
The Musician who Cut his Tongue to Avoid Singing Before Tipu Sultan
A brief episode from a Kannada novel featuring a heroic singer who defied Tipu Sultan's authority
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
7 min read
The Hindu Code of War Ethics and Jihad
The Hindu Code of War Ethics and Jihad
A comparative analysis of the Hindu code of war ethics and the Islamic jihad
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
The Awesome Devotional Heritage of Devi Bhagavati of Kerala
The Awesome Devotional Heritage of Devi Bhagavati of Kerala
Tracing the origins of the dateless and profound tradition of Devi Bhagavati worship in Kerala. In many parts of South India, the Goddess is also known as the Malayala Bhagavati. This is Her story.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
7 min read
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