Vivek Rallabandi is a graduate of Gettysburg College (PA, USA), where he earned a bachelor's degree with majors in history and religious studies and minors in public history. His interests include Hindu temples, US and Indian law, Carnatic music, and Desi cows.
The song 'Neeli Meghamulalo' is a perfect example of how we can use mass media, especially cinema, to mainstream culture. This article offers a translation and explanation of the song's lyrics.
Dhanraj's memoir reveals the oft-ignored perspective of an Indian Hindu who embraced Christianity but found her way back.
This article analyzes the gulf that sometimes persists between arcakas and bhaktas at Hindu temples in India and abroad and reframes the discourse surrounding this critical issue in an attempt to offer a meaningful solution.