Vedanga Jyotisha

June 5, 2017UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Dharma, Ganita, Literature, Sci/Tech, TraditionsShivoham

The Great King Suchi of Magadha
His calendar was a royal mess
because the equinoxes precess
until he learned 'the lore of time' from Sage Lagadha.

Jyotihsastra

Jyotihsastra is the ancient Indian ‘science of light’ [2]. It includes within it … Read the rest

Why Gentlemen Matter

May 27, 2017UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, Elite, Shakti, SocietyN.R.I.pathi

“How regressive!”, they may say. “MGTOW!” they will retort. “Tactic to guilt women into becoming Ladies!”, they might argue. Yes, even the last one is true courtesy feminists in our topsy turvy age. But … Read the rest

The Civilizational Resonance of Baahubali

April 27, 2017UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Cinema, Culture, Dharma, Elite, Identity, India, Pop Culture, ShaktiAdmin

A version of this Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal, on July 22, 2015

Much water has flowed down the waterfall south of Mahishmati since we last touched on this topic. Those of you following us on Andhra Cultural … Read the rest

Sattva and Bharatanāṭyaṃ

April 17, 2017UncategorizedDance, Dharma, High Culture, ICS, Shakti, TraditionsAdmin

The following Post was composed by Prakruti Prativadi. You can follow her on TCP.

Abhinaya

Bharatanāṭyaṃ performances often standout for the striking and realistic portrayals of characters and their stories which are powerful and moving and live in the … Read the rest

Puthandu Vazthukkal & Vishu Ashamsakal (2017)

April 14, 2017UncategorizedGreetings, ICP, Regional, SanatanaAdmin

From all of us at ICP, Vishu Ashamsakal! Puthandu Vazthukkal! Happy New Year to Malayalis and Tamils alike.

At last, we complete the cycle of Indic New Years (the exception of course being our Gujarati friends). The Solar Calendar New … Read the rest

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