Notes on Culture

A Passage from Maha-Brahmana: Transforming Sacred Lore into Literary Pearls
Devudu Narasimha Sastri's literary crowning glory, "Mahabrahmana" gives us a memorable depiction of the famous Vasistha-Visvamitra story.
Mantapa Rama Upadhyaya: The Entrepreneur who Consecrated his Life in a Profound Mantapa
The first of a profile of Sri Mantapa Rama Upadhyaya, a profound entrepreneur who embodied the timeless Sanatana business values and ran a thriving shop in Saligrama near Udupi.
Kalinath Baba
Kalinath Baba explains the secret of his magical powers of clairvoyance by saying that he has mastered the art of direct perception
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
How Hair-Dyes were Prepared in Ancient India: A List of Recipes and Methods
An essay containing detailed information about the recipes and the procedure for preparing hair-dyes in ancient India.
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.
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