The Kumbha-mela – Savouring Immortality
Exploring the philosophical and cultural dimensions of the Kumbha Mela
Exploring the philosophical and cultural dimensions of the Kumbha Mela
Presenting an in-depth video explaining the various dimensions of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on 13 January, 2025
A long form essay exploring the various elevating facets of the fabulous inner journey called the Kumbha Mela
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.
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 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
A historical essay narrating the extraordinary eloquence of Acharya Kavindra in Shah Jahan's Court
A historical exploration of the phenomenon commonly known as Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb
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