Notes on Culture

Illustration of Jai Sitaram Gosais
This essay narrates the evocative story of a forgotten sect of Hindu monks known as the Jai Sitaram Gosais
The Glory of the Ummaturu Temple Heritage Eclipsed by Official Neglect in Independent India
The concluding part of our series on the grand temple heritage of Ummatturu describes how the centuries of glory today lies in utter ruin thanks to decades of Government apathy and neglect.
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Arati VB
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The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.
Picture of Bhagavan Shiva in Penance
Presenting a bouquet of three stories extolling the matchless devotion towards Shiva drawn from the annals of Sanatana history and tradition to celebrate this year's Mahashivaratri
The Tears of the Poralavoor Adithiri and Rama Varma’s Victory Against Tipu Sultan
The concluding part of this series reveals the connection between the young Karthika Thirunal Rama Varma's encounter with the Poralavoor Adithiri and how it contributed to his victory over Tipu Sultan ...
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.
Manusmriti as a digest of the Hindu Philosophy of Life
In this episode, D.V. Gundappa examines the Manusmriti from the premises set out by Manu himself.
The Universal Parallels Between Vrtrasura’s Story and the Nehruvian Legacy
Exploring the parallels, symbolism and universality of the timeless Vedic story of Vrtrasura and Indra
“I Wear only the Skin that Parameshwara has Given me!” Celebrating a Spotless Devotee of Shiva
The iconic D.V. Gundappa brings alive a highly evocative, moving and ennobling profile of a spotless Bhakta of Shiva eponymously named "Shiva Pooje" Naranappa.
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