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The Origins and Evolution of Gaṇeśa

Discover the evolution of Ganesha from Vinayaka, bringer of obstacles, to Vighneshvara, remover of obstacles. This article explores his myths, iconography, and rise as one of the most loved Hindu gods.

6 min read

Art Essays

Rāvaṇavadha - Brahmahatyā, Questions of Varṇa and Prāmāṇya

Did Rāvaṇavadha result in brahmahatyā doṣa for Rāmacandra? Does the answer change when we look at it through the lens of formal knowledge, the current socio-political discourse, and religious traditions?

Skanda Veera 9 min read

Bodhas

Gaṇeśa Caturthī - Śrī Gaṇeśa visits our homes!

Gaṇeśa Caturthī is a time of deep spiritual cleansing as well as beginning anew by harnessing the auspicious energies around us.

Tanya Fransz 5 min read

Dharma Today

Polā Festival - Sowing the Spirit of Bulls and Harvest

Discover the vibrant traditions of Polā Festival, where farmers honor their bulls with love, rituals, and color. A tale of gratitude, culture, and community.

Srushti Joshi 6 min read

Dharma Today

Rebuttal - "Scientific Method and Shastras"

A rebuttal to Moneycontrol’s condescending take on the Setubandha Vidwan Yojana, exposing its misrepresentation of India’s intellectual traditions.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Indian Knowledge Systems

The Complete Story of Khāṇḍava Forest - From Sacred Origins to Divine Destruction

This article delves into the origins of Khāṇḍava Vana right till its Daha (burning) as mentioned in the Mahābhārata.

Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka 9 min read

Bodhas

Gaṇeśa Caturthī - A Festival that celebrates Circularity

PUNARAVARTAN is a campaign to reintroduce circularity to Indian rituals and festivals and make them completely zero-waste. It promotes the reuse and recycling of sacred offerings after immersions so that they are not treated as waste.

Manisha Sheth 10 min read

Dharma Today

Dīkṣitar Consciousness

How Dīkṣitar’s amalgamation of rāga, bhakti, and kṣetra is emblematic of India’s civilizational geography.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

Bodhas

Book Review | The Cholas by S Krishnan

T.S. Krishnan’s The Cholas is a richly detailed account of the Chola empire as visionaries who fused political might, spiritual depth, and cultural brilliance into a lasting legacy.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 8 min read

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The Origins and Evolution of Gaṇeśa

Rāvaṇavadha - Brahmahatyā, Questions of Varṇa and Prāmāṇya

Gaṇeśa Caturthī - Śrī Gaṇeśa visits our homes!

Polā Festival - Sowing the Spirit of Bulls and Harvest

Rebuttal - "Scientific Method and Shastras"

The Complete Story of Khāṇḍava Forest - From Sacred Origins to Divine Destruction

Gaṇeśa Caturthī - A Festival that celebrates Circularity

Dīkṣitar Consciousness

Book Review | The Cholas by S Krishnan