Classical Indic Literature I: Literary Theory

January 31, 2016UncategorizedDharma, Elite, High Culture, ICS, India, Literature, SanskritN.R.I.pathi

The following Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on November 20, 2014

At long last, we touch on Literature proper here at the Andhra Cultural Portal.

The importance and impact of this aspect of Indian Civilization and Andhra Culture … Read the rest

Reviving Shakti: Restoring Feminine Balance in Indic Society

January 26, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Dharma, History, ICS, Identity, India, Shakti, SocietyNilambari

The following Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on February 22, 2015

Switch on the TV and with almost frightening regularity you will see an instance of horrendous rape being reported or a young girl being snuffed in the … Read the rest

Shubha Ganatantra Divas

January 26, 2016UncategorizedGreetings, ICP, IndiaAdmin

From all of us at ICP, Happy Republic Day!

On this 66th Ganatantra Divas, let us remember the full story of the struggle for Bharatiya Svatantra and those who give their lives every day to keep you safe.

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Attukal Pongala – A Woman’s Sabarimala

January 24, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Festivals, Identity, Regional, Shakti, SocietyNilambari

Following up on my previous post regarding the restriction on entry of women to the Sabarimala shrine in Kerala, I think I have to follow it up with its counterpart, the Attukal Pongala (mentioned in that article) where men are … Read the rest

Classical Indic Literature III: Dramatics

January 20, 2016UncategorizedArt, Cinema, Dance, High Culture, Literature, Music, Sanskrit, TheatreN.R.I.pathi

Pranamya sirasa devau pitamaha-mahesvarau | natyasastram pravaksyami brahmanaya dudahrtam || NS 1.1

With a bow to Brahma and Siva I shall expound the Canons of Drama, as these were uttered by Brahma.

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Classical Indic Literature I: Literary Theory

Reviving Shakti: Restoring Feminine Balance in Indic Society

Shubha Ganatantra Divas

Attukal Pongala – A Woman’s Sabarimala

Classical Indic Literature III: Dramatics