Set Mundu – A Kerala Woman’s Quiet Dignity February 24, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Fashion, ICS, India, Regional, Society, TraditionsAdmin The following Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on May 31, 2015 India is a land of varied geography. But geography in India is not just about physical features; it is sacred. The geography of a particular place is … Read the rest
Classical Indic Literature II: Poetics February 21, 2016UncategorizedHigh Culture, ICS, Literature, Poetry, RomanceAdmin A version of this Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on June 12, 2015 Continuing our Series on Classical Indic Literature is Part II: Poetics. Long time readers may recall our previous post on Literary Theory. This … Read the rest
Nilambari’s Kutcheri: A Primer on Carnatic Music February 18, 2016UncategorizedCarnatic, High Culture, ICS, Music, TraditionsAdmin A version of this Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on January 31, 2015 This is a post on the structure of a Carnatic music Kutcheri (a traditional musical performance gathering) accompanied by a virtual kutcheri that I have … Read the rest
The Death of Romance February 14, 2016UncategorizedCulture, Elite, ICS, Regional, Romance, SocietyAdmin The following Post was published at Andhra Cultural Portal on Feb 7, 2015 It is sometimes said that “Analysis is the death of sentiment”, but I disagree. As with all things in life, balance here is required as well. The … Read the rest
Nara Dharma February 10, 2016UncategorizedDharma, Elite, Identity, Ramayana, SocietyN.R.I.pathi As the natural next step to our previous article on Stree Dharma, is its complement, Nara Dharma. Traditionally, The Dharmasastra and Puranas have provided man with insight on what Dharma is, and both confirm the Veda as the … Read the rest
