Shani – The God of Justice

In the vast cosmic order of Sanātana Dharma, each graha (planet) is not merely a celestial body but a conscious force, a devata, embodying specific principles of life. Among them, Shani (Saturn) occupies a place both feared and revered. He…

Pattachitra: Storytelling on Cloth

While cloth is the most famous medium, Pattachitra also thrives in other forms. Tala Pattachitra involves etching stories on strips of palm leaf, often tied together with threads to form a folding manuscript. Villages like Raghurajpur in Odisha are covered…

Suśruta: The Father of Surgery

Among the many jewels of ancient India’s scientific and spiritual heritage, Suśruta shines as a pioneer of healing. Revered as the Father of Surgery, he authored the Suśruta Saṃhitā, a Sanskrit text that laid the foundations of surgical practice more…