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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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Leela Samson and the Kalakshetra Controversy

A piece covering how a cultural institution became the target of unverified allegations, the media’s selective outrage, and the quiet vindication that followed.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 1 - Tribal Origins

Part 1 in a series that provides insight on the Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā which takes place annually in Puri, Odisha. Learn about its origins in the Skanda Purāṇa, and the reason for Odisha as the primary celebration kṣetra.

Neha Sharma-Vashishtha, Tanya Fransz 10 min read

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The Mahābhārata's Guide to Pigeon Problems - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Urban Challenges

Drawing from the eternal dialogue between Yudhiṣṭhira and Bhīṣma, this article explores how human-pigeon conflicts have deep historical roots. It also details how our ancestors developed sophisticated frameworks for addressing them, and how these can parallel modern systems for pest-control in urban settings.

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka 12 min read

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Wellbeing and Happiness - An Impossible Ideal or a Possibility?

This reflection is an overview of how the key constructs of Āyurveda envision integral well-being, emphasizing on self-rootedness in harmony, balance and contentment. While our minds and senses are hijacked by exponential tech, Āyurvedic fundamentals such as hitāyuḥ and sukhāyuḥ help us re-examine our connection with our own selves.

Dr. Mala Kapadia 6 min read

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Veer Savarkar - Part 4 | Shadows of Kalapani

Part 4 in our Veer Savarkar biography series. Learn who were the Dhairyavāns, the brave souls imprisoned with Veer Savarkar at Kalapani, who endured unimaginable colonial torment. How did Savarkar inspire these young men?

Sushant Gangoli 18 min read

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The Debasement of Sacred Dance - Vulgarization of Hindu Art in the Service of State Spectacle

A reflection on the misuse of Hindu classical dance by state machinery, and the need to restore its sacred purpose rooted in devotion, ritual, and spiritual intent.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

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Termination of Pregnancy - A Complex Ethical Conundrum

The ethical, moral, legal, medical, and social dimensions in addressing termination of pregnancy are nuanced and complex. Can we evolve a sustainable, contemporary narrative and law on abortion, based on the eternal principles enunciated in the Dhārmika texts?

Dr. Pingali Gopal 17 min read

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Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 3 - Folktales

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

Leela Samson and the Kalakshetra Controversy

Jagannātha Ratha Yātrā | Part 1 - Tribal Origins

The Mahābhārata's Guide to Pigeon Problems - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Urban Challenges

Wellbeing and Happiness - An Impossible Ideal or a Possibility?

Veer Savarkar - Part 4 | Shadows of Kalapani

The Debasement of Sacred Dance - Vulgarization of Hindu Art in the Service of State Spectacle

Termination of Pregnancy - A Complex Ethical Conundrum