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Nartiang Jayanti, Part Two

This piece is the third in a fiction series of short stories around Devī, her expressions and forms in the NorthEast. It was inspired by a recent visit to Nartiang Jayanti temple near Shillong, Meghalaya.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 12 min read

Bodhas

Journey to the Centre of the Womb

Part travelogue, part reflective essay, a work on how śākta worshippers are in the minority and ought to be given the same rights as any other minority group in India.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 36 min read

Dharma Today

Nartiang Jayanti, Part One

In the second installment of the fiction series inspired by the Nartiang Jayanti temple visit near Shillong, Meghalaya, Shodashi and Lalitha navigate the unpredictable weather, cultural clashes, and the essence of tradition

Kavita Krishna Meegama 11 min read

Bodhas

Ningol Chakouba: A Festival From Manipur, in Delhi

Learn about the 'Ningol Chakouba' festival, celebrated once a year in October/November, on the second lunar day of the Heyangie month as per the Manipuri calendar.

H. Leikoiba, Kavita Krishna Meegama 8 min read

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Matabari

The short story “Matabari”, featuring Lalita Tripura Sundari’s mandir in Tripura, how individuals and families continue to hold on to dharma in the wake of an imploding society.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 12 min read

Bodhas

Book Review - 'Brahmin Genocide - The Precursor to Hindu Extinction, by Asi'

The book Brahmin Genocide - The Precursor to Hindu Extinction delves into the Brahmin identity's historical significance, exposes targeted hate against them, and proposes solutions to safeguard Hindu culture from impending extinction.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 8 min read

Cinema And Books

Kerala Story - A Horrifying Tale of Supremacist Ideology in Practice

Here is a thought experiment, read this without thinking ‘Islamophobia’. Read this with an intent to learn facts. A review of the film The Kerala Story from the ground up.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 32 min read

Cinema And Books

The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse into the Cultural Practice and Patronage of the present day Travancore Royals, Part 3

Śrī Padmanābhasvāmī Perumāḻ, the lord of Thiruvananthapuram, and the royal traditions associated with the region. It highlights the rich cultural heritage of Kerala, particularly the dance form of Mōhiniāṭṭam, taught by Guru Gopika Varma ji, a member of the Travancore Royal Family.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 19 min read

Bodhas

Bhaavayaami Raghuramam - Ramayana Kalpavriksham 2023

The Rāmāyaṇa Kalpavṛikṣam in Bhagyanagar showcased a range of creative activities based on the theme of Rāmāyaṇa, evoking bhakti and śraddhā in participants, highlighting the importance of sustaining and upholding dharma, and showcasing the timeless beauty and universality of Indian culture. Here we share a detailed coverage.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 13 min read

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Nartiang Jayanti, Part Two

Journey to the Centre of the Womb

Nartiang Jayanti, Part One

Ningol Chakouba: A Festival From Manipur, in Delhi

Matabari

Book Review - 'Brahmin Genocide - The Precursor to Hindu Extinction, by Asi'

Kerala Story - A Horrifying Tale of Supremacist Ideology in Practice

The Saga of the Padmanabhadasas - A Glimpse into the Cultural Practice and Patronage of the present day Travancore Royals, Part 3

Bhaavayaami Raghuramam - Ramayana Kalpavriksham 2023