Notes on Culture

[PHOTOESSAY] An Eyewitness Describes the Profound Learning Atmosphere of the Kangri Gurukula Academy in 1913
Founded in 1901-2, the Kangri Gurukula Academy near Hardwar, was inspired by the Gurukula ideal. It was originally the brainchild of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, which was concretised by Lala Munshi Ram ...
Ramayana Version
Much confusion, debates and distortions have occurred owing to the hundreds of versions and retellings of the Ramayana that have appeared in all Indian (and foreign) languages. This episode begins a d ...
Parva and Daatu: Classics from a Master Litterateur
The second episode of the series introducing the major literary works of Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa features Parva and Daatu. These are deservedly acclaimed literary classics written by an author at the peak o ...
A Brief History of the Breathtaking Belur Chennakeshava Temple
The 900-year old Belur Chennakeshava Temple is one of the greatest treasure-houses of Indian art, architecture and sculpture, all of which was accomplished by the motivation of Sanatana piety. This es ...
The Samadhi-Bhasha of the Bhagavad Gita: In which the Bhagavan Himself Spoke
The language and idiom of the Bhagavad Gita is known as the Samadhi-Bhasha. The Krishna who delivered the discourse was not a historical person but was Bhagavan himself.
Scene of Aparigraha
An outline exposition of Aparigraha or non-covetousness, one of the profoundest ideals birthed by the Sanatana genius.
Illustrative Image of DVG Reading
DVG's creative literature comprised both Indian and non-Indian themes. He published several poetry collections and authored nine plays.
Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was
The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.
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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