Popular Episodes not Found in Maharshi Valmiki's Ramayana
Some of the most popular episodes associated with the Ramayana do not actually appear in Maharshi Valmiki's original Ramayana at all
Sita-Parityaga – A Profound Analysis
Arjun Bharadwaj provides a rather profound and objective analysis of the much-debated episode of Sita Devi's abandonment by Sri Rama
A Wedding that was Finalised in a Pot of Boiling Ghee
An inscription dated 1580 CE narrates a rather delightful, real-life story of how a potter's wedding was finalised in a pot of boiling ghee
Vina Sambayya: The Musician who Reserved his Music for Shiva
DVG writes an evocative profile of Sri Vina Sambayya, a great Vina exponent who flourished in the court Krishnaraja Wodeyar III.
The Kumbha-mela – Savouring Immortality
Exploring the philosophical and cultural dimensions of the Kumbha Mela
DVG: A Tribute to the "Vanasuma" or the Forest-Flower who Taught the Yoga of Life
A tribute to the legendary D.V.Gundappa or DVG on his 138th birthday
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
Three Stories for Mahashivaratri 2025
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 Mahakumbh Mela: A Masterclass
Presenting an in-depth video explaining the various dimensions of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on 13 January, 2025
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[PHOTOESSAY] The Multidimensional Maha Kumbha Mela
A long form essay exploring the various elevating facets of the fabulous inner journey called the Kumbha Mela