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Carnatic Chronicles Part 3 | Reflections at Srirangapatna - Invoking Chamundeshwari

In Part 3 of our Carnatic Chronicles short stories series, Shambhavi reflects while visiting the shrines of Chamundeshwari and Ranganayaki.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 22 min read

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Carnatic Chronicles Part 2 | Gokulam Park

In Part 2 of our Carnatic Chronicles short stories series, follow Shodashi to enjoy a nothing day in Mysuru. Where does she go to do nothing? And why does she do nothing? Ponder with her on life’s precious moments that pass us by when we are busy doing something else.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 21 min read

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Carnatic Chronicles Part 1 | Somanathapura

In Part 1 of our Carnatic Chronicles short stories series, Shodashi travels to Somanathapura, to partake in the sublime architecture and sculpture of the Hoysalas.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 21 min read

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Thai Chronicles, Part 2 - The Statue that Moved

Rama is here, there, and everywhere in Ayutthaya, Thailand, a few miles north of Bangkok. Travel with Shodashi to learn more about the Thai Ayutthaya.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 18 min read

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Thai Chronicles, Part - I: The Moon that Caught Fire

The festival of lamps of the Thai people, and how this is similar to Kartika Poornima. Through this short story, Part 1 of Thai Chronicles series, read about Loyi Krathong.

Kavita Krishna Meegama 15 min read

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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

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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

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Many Forms, Many Attributes: Depictions of Devī Durgā in Indian Paintings

In this Navarātrī Photo Feature, Devī Durgā is captured as an enduring source of inspiration, depicted in various painting forms in India. She represents qualities such as resilience, aesthetic appeal, and metaphysical potency that are beyond geographical and chronological limitations.

Dr. Anurag Shukla 9 min read

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Śrī Kālī Dhyāna: Reflections on Bhagavatī

The various attributes and symbolism of the Bhagvatī Kālī, including her association with the charnel ground (śmaśāna), her garland of skulls (muṇḍamālā), and her role as the protector and giver of blessings (vara and abhaya).

Giriratna Mishra 12 min read

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Carnatic Chronicles Part 3 | Reflections at Srirangapatna - Invoking Chamundeshwari

Carnatic Chronicles Part 2 | Gokulam Park

Carnatic Chronicles Part 1 | Somanathapura

Thai Chronicles, Part 2 - The Statue that Moved

Thai Chronicles, Part - I: The Moon that Caught Fire

Nartiang Jayanti, Part Two

Nartiang Jayanti, Part One

Many Forms, Many Attributes: Depictions of Devī Durgā in Indian Paintings

Śrī Kālī Dhyāna: Reflections on Bhagavatī