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Mithuna in Indian Art and Philosophy

Mithuna as a symbol of creation, fertility, divine union, and erotic expression in Indian art.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu

Art Essays

Ramayana Kalpavrksam 2026

Ramayana Kalpavrksam 2026 unfolded as a deeply immersive cultural and intellectual experience, reaffirming the Rāmāyaṇa as a living civilizational presence rather than a distant epic. Read the highlights of this year.

Nivedita Tiwari

Event Reports

Cinema Through Rasa Theory

Indian cinema needs a 'middle film' that blends art and commerciality while staying rooted in the timeless rasa theory. This essay dives into Bharata's aesthetics which prioritize immersive emotional resonance, and transformation in the heart of the viewer.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 10 min read

Cinema And Books

Sanskṛta vs. FATE Languages

The battle between Sanskṛta and FATE languages (Farsi, Arabic, Turkish, English) for the domination of the Śiva tattva of our languages is the battle which will decide the cultural fate of Bhāratavarśa. The victory of Sanskṛta in this battle will be a linguistic equivalent of decolonizing India.

Pankaj Saxena 18 min read

Bodhas

Swarnakamalam and the Value of the Performing Arts

A glimpse into the timelessness of the traditional arts, conveyed through superior cinema: Swarnakamalam; and the discussion of modernity threatening the value of traditional systems in its lyrical expositions.

Sai Priya Chodavarapu 6 min read

Cinema And Books

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