Prayagraj

Essays

The Kumbha-mela – Savouring Immortality

The Kumbha-mela – Savouring Immortality

Exploring the philosophical and cultural dimensions of the Kumbha Mela

The Mahakumbh Mela: A Masterclass

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

[PHOTOESSAY] The Multidimensional Maha Kumbha Mela

[PHOTOESSAY] The Multidimensional Maha Kumbha Mela

A long form essay exploring the various elevating facets of the fabulous inner journey called the Kumbha Mela

Nawab Nehru as a Curse on Prayaga

Nawab Nehru as a Curse on Prayaga

The honest student of Indian history cannot but help to contrast the profound spiritual history and inheritance of Prayaga with Nawab Nehru who never understood its real significance.

Annotations from Prayaga: An Introduction

Annotations from Prayaga: An Introduction

Prayaga, known as the Tīrtha-cakravarti (Emperor of Pilgrimages) is one of the cradles of the Sanatana civilisation. Even the briefest journey into its profound annals helps us grasp the accurate perspective from which to understand Hindu history. This is the first part of a new series.

The Majestic Vision of Madhusudana Sarasvati, Our Eternal Debt to the Naga Sadhus and the Eternal Stupidity of Warren Hastings

The Majestic Vision of Madhusudana Sarasvati, Our Eternal Debt to the Naga Sadhus and the Eternal Stupidity of Warren Hastings

The luminous Advaita philosopher, Acharya Madhusudana Sarasvati interceded with Akbar to protect Hindu Sanyasis and founded the Akhada system. The Naga Sadhus took his inspiration and organised an armed resistance against Muslim hordes and protected Hindu pilgrims at Varanasi and Prayag against Musl

How the Blazing Eloquence of Acharya Kavindra Became a Moonlit Service to Sanatana Dharma

How the Blazing Eloquence of Acharya Kavindra Became a Moonlit Service to Sanatana Dharma

A historical essay narrating the extraordinary eloquence of Acharya Kavindra in Shah Jahan's Court

The Civilisational Wound and the Cultural Hoax Called Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb

The Civilisational Wound and the Cultural Hoax Called Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb

A historical exploration of the phenomenon commonly known as Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb

Podcast: Congratulations to Yogi Adityanath for restoring the Sanctity of Prayagraj

Podcast: Congratulations to Yogi Adityanath for restoring the Sanctity of Prayagraj

Amid the ongoing, spirited protest by the Hindu community against the SC Verdict on Sabarimala, is some good news of sorts. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the much-awaited and much-needed restoration of the original name of Allahabad: Prayagraj. To be sure, it is not merely