Notes on Culture

Bharatavarsha now Awaits a New Mahakavya
On August 15, 1954, just seven years after India attained freedom, DVG delivered a deeply contemplative radio lecture, calling for a national introspection. It remains relevant till date.
DVG seated a desk
D.V. Gundappa (DVG) was one of the accomplished litterateurs of India. This is the first episode of a new series that introduces his literary contributions.
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.
Remember Dhanga’s Pious Service to Sanatana Dharma the Next Time you Visit Khajuraho
The incalculable service of the Chandela Emperor, Dhanga towards protecting and propagating Sanatana Dharma is a little-known story. A great Bhakta of Shiva, his pious end is quite an extraordinary sa ...
Origins of the Islamisation of Hindi Cinema
An essay on how the foundation for the Islamisation of Hindi cinema was laid as early as the 1930s beginning with the film, "Alam Ara."
By
Subroto Roy
6 min read
Revisiting K.M. Munshi's Majestic Vision for Writing India's History
The first part of a series exploring Kulapati K.M. Munshi's vision for writing the comprehensive history of India
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 ...
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.
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