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Janmāṣṭamī - Śrīkṛṣṇa appears amidst the darkness of Adharma to re-establish Dharma

Compiles the description of this immensely sacred and special day from our Purāṇas.

Tanya Fransz 13 min read

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Rakṣābandhana - Sacred Thread of Love and Protection

The 'rākhī' is no ordinary thread; it is a powerful and sacred amulet infused lovingly with prayers for steadfast protection - to both the one wearing it as well as the one tying it.

Tanya Fransz 20 min read

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The Pinker vs Mearsheimer Debate on the Enlightenment Ideals

A debate between Steven Pinker and John Mearsheimer unpacks the promises and limitations of Enlightenment ideals in a world governed by power, conflict, and competing truths.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

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The Parenting Pause

In Sikkim, a French friend’s confusion about Indian parenting set off a larger meditation on parenting, childhood, and the quiet wisdom we’ve forgotten.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 8 min read

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Waari | The Journey Within

A personal journey of a Marathi girl from Pune who experiences the transformative pilgrimage of waari - where thousands of devotees walk hundreds of kilometers to Pandharpur to worship Lord Viṭṭhala.

Mrunmayee Chitale 6 min read

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Beyond the Wall - Reimagining Art, Knowledge, and the Epistemic Order

An article reflecting on James Stephanoff’s An Assemblage of Works of Art. The piece explores how museum displays and aesthetic arrangements are deeply implicated in the politics of representation, meaning-making, and epistemic control.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 7 min read

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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 4 - The Deeper Meaning

Part 4 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the rituals performed, the idea of kingship and deeper significance imbued in the festival, and theme of the chariot.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 18 min read

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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 3 - Folktales

Part 3 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the legends surrounding the festival, the duration of the celebrations, the unique idols, and the inclusive nature of the community proceedings.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 8 min read

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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 2 - The Chariots Come Alive!

Part 2 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. In this piece, learn about the installation process of the grand chariots, the celebrations as mentioned in Skanda Purāṇa, what happens during the procession, and the temple as it stands today.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 5 min read

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Janmāṣṭamī - Śrīkṛṣṇa appears amidst the darkness of Adharma to re-establish Dharma

Rakṣābandhana - Sacred Thread of Love and Protection

The Pinker vs Mearsheimer Debate on the Enlightenment Ideals

The Parenting Pause

Waari | The Journey Within

Beyond the Wall - Reimagining Art, Knowledge, and the Epistemic Order

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 4 - The Deeper Meaning

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 3 - Folktales

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 2 - The Chariots Come Alive!