ॐ (Om) is the Pranava Mantra, the most sacred sound in the Vedas. It is said to be the vibration…
When we think of the Ramayana, most minds are drawn toward the mighty bow of Rama, the loyalty of Lakshmana,…
Among the most iconic images of Indian art, the Nataraja—Shiva as the Cosmic Dancer—stands out as a symbol that blends…
In the popular imagination, temples are places of worship where devotees gather to pray and offer rituals. Yet in Bharat’s…
While cloth is the most famous medium, Pattachitra also thrives in other forms. Tala Pattachitra involves etching stories on strips…
धर्म एव हतो हन्ति धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः ।तस्माद्धर्मो न हन्तव्यो मा नो धर्मो हतोऽवधीत् ॥ Transliteration:Dharma eva hato hanti dharmo…
Among the luminous souls who gave voice to the bhakti movement in South India, Āṇḍāl (also known as Goda Devi)…
For more than 5,000 years, Āyurveda has guided people toward health, not merely as the absence of disease but as…
When we think of the great epics of India, the Ramayana and Mahabharata immediately come to mind. Yet Bharat’s cultural…
Among India’s classical dance traditions, Kuchipudi sparkles with its unique blend of drama, rhythm, and devotion. Originating in the small…