Life in an Indian Village: The Story of Kelambakam
Excerpts from an 1891 book describing the profound social life of the 11th century village of Kelambakam located between Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.
Luminaries of the Modern Indian Renaissance: Or a Commentary on Our Civilisational Amnesia
When we reminisce about the Indian freedom movement, the year 1858 is a turning point of sorts. That was the year when the control of India passed from the East India Company to the British Crown. From 1858 onwards, for roughly 50 years, a gradual, steady and in many cases,
Dear Hindus: Don’t Forget these Precursors to the Sabarimala Judgment
First off, a huge and heartfelt congratulations to the entire Hindu community for its unprecedented solidarity in spontaneously hitting the roads in a massive wave of protest against the recent feminist-textbook judgement in the Sabarimala “case.” It hurts to even use words like “case,” “issue,” “controversy” and such other
What Happens when a Hindu Temple is Destroyed
In the previous part of this series, we saw how Hindu temples show a remarkable sense of unbroken continuity and cultural unity in that they are still a living memory. The majestic Somanatha Devalaya that was rebuilt in 1951 is a superb testimony to this inherited knowledge-heritage, traditions, and