Notes on Culture

A Virakta Composing a Poem
Virakta Kavya or Renunciate Poetry in the Indian Literary Tradition
Exploring the splendid tradition of Virakta Kavya or Renunciate Poetry in the Indian tradition since the Vedic times to the 20th Century
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
Jvalaji
Hindu Cultural Conquest of Alien Lands: The Story of Jvalaji Temple in Baku
The Ateshgah Fire Temple in Baku, Azerbaijan, was originally the Hindu temple named Jvalaji built in 1745
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
Venkannaya Meditating
The Triumph of Sri Venkannayya’s Rama Bhakti
A real-life episode from the 19th century narrating the extraordinary devotion that Sri Venkannayya had for Sri Ramachandra
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 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
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
A scene at the Kumbha Mela
The Kumbha-mela – Savouring Immortality
Exploring the philosophical and cultural dimensions of the Kumbha Mela
By
Arjun Bharadwaj
3 min read
In the Company of Sadhus: Sri Sri Naga Baba, the Digambara Sadhu of Varanasi
In the Company of Sadhus: Sri Sri Naga Baba, the Digambara Sadhu of Varanasi
The first episode of a series documenting the exalted spiritual lives of obscure Sadhus and Sanyasis.
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
4 min read
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