For over a millennia, the Brihadeeswara temple in Thanjavur has been the hub of art and culture and it continues to inspire art and artistes to this day
Cradle of Culture – The Brihadeeswara temple of Thanjavur
Behold the wonder – The big consecration
Thanjavur is decked up as the day of the kumbabhishekam finally dawns on the city. We look at the many factors that make this day special
Pages from history – A reading list
The present is closely linked to the past. We bring you a list of books to know your country better this Independence Day. Some of these are vividly documented retellings of the past and some are fictional narratives set in the freedom movement
Waves of poetry – Bharatiyar’s years in Pondicherry
Subramania Bharati spent a decade in Pondicherry. This period also saw him come out with some of this most wonderful works
For the record – a conversation with VAK Ranga Rao
There is no one way to describe VAK Ranga Rao. To some he is a critic of classical art forms and to the others, he is an avid collector of film music and literature. He shares a few unique experiences from his remarkable journey
Songs of freedom
They rang out of schools, colleges, prayer halls and meeting grounds. Songs invoking the idea of nationalism became a rallying point for the freedom and birth of a new nation
Praise be to her – the chants of Shakti
During Navaratri, many ritual offerings are made to the Mother Goddess, including chants and recitals. Over centuries, these hymns have become a part of Shakti worship
The cult of Shakti
The feminine power is a divine power and the cult of Shakti in India is a testimony to that faith. The tradition of worship of Shakti has endured over millennia
Where the heart is free – thoughts on Manto
During his stint in Amritsar, Manto stepped inside the office of the newspaper Musawat to meet his friend Abdul Bari Alig. He saw a press pass for a movie lying at Bari’s desk. Bari had no interest in the film and gave it to Manto on the condition that he pen a short piece on the... Continue Reading →
