Notes on Culture

Sita Ram Goel
On the Eve of the Ayodhya Bhoomi Puja: Remembering Sita Ram Goel
As the much-awaited Bhoomi Puja takes place tomorrow at Ayodhya, an essay commemorating the outstanding contribution made by the fine scholar and historian Sita Ram Goel to Hindu civilisational resurg ...
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
13 min read
Sri S. Subramania Iyer's Service to the Dharma Rakshana Sabha
Sri S. Subramania Iyer's Service to the Dharma Rakshana Sabha
In this episode, we get a glimpse of Sri S. Subramania Iyer's devoted service to the Dharma Rakshana Sabha for reforming temple management.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
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
Childhood and Early Influences of Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan
Childhood and Early Influences of Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan
Maha Vaidyanatha Sivan was born in a lineage of accomplished musicians and he took the illustrious legacy to the very summit.
By
Dr. N.S. Rajaram
5 min read
How Hair-Dyes were Prepared in Ancient India: A List of Recipes and Methods
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.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
6 min read
A Radiant Profile of "Dharma-Rakshaka" Sri Subbier Subramania Iyer, the Grand Old Man Of South India
A Radiant Profile of "Dharma-Rakshaka" Sri Subbier Subramania Iyer, the Grand Old Man Of South India
The first episode of DVG's brilliant autobiographical sketch of Sri S. Subramania Iyer, the father of the Home Rule Movement, eminent lawyer and a multifaceted luminary of the Indian freedom struggle. ...
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was
Duryodhana and Karna: A Friendship that Never was
The first episode of a series analysing the nature of the relationship between Duryodhana and Karna.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
Bharatavarsha's Cultural Conquest of South East Asia Through its Sacred Education
Bharatavarsha's Cultural Conquest of South East Asia Through its Sacred Education
It was Bharatavarsha's tradition of spreading sacred knowledge that played a central role in the cultural conquest of South East Asia.
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
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