Tag Archives: Shakti

Thoughts about Bharat Mata on “Mother’s Day”

May 8, 2016UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Culture, Dharma, Elite, Shakti, SocietyN.R.I.pathi

At first glance, many of the anglicised (reluctantly or otherwise) may wonder why, on Mother’s day of all days, I would write a piece on the Clash of Civilizations. The more ardently suspicious of anything foreign may even say “… Read the rest

Personalities: Srinivasa Ramanujan

May 1, 2016UncategorizedBhakti, Culture, India, Personalities, Sci/Tech, Shakti, TraditionsAdmin

The following Post was composed collaboratively by N.R.I.pathi & Shivoham

With the occasion of his Vardanthi last week, and the premiere of his new international movie this week, we inaugurate our comprehensive Series on Indic Personalities with self-taught genius, devout … Read the rest

[Guest Post] TiruNrittam — When the Gods Dance in Our Midst

April 4, 2016UncategorizedDance, Dharma, Festivals, Regional, Shakti, TraditionsAdmin

The following Post was composed by P.N. Namboodiri ji. You can follow him on twitter.

TiruNrittam — When the Gods Dance in Our Midst

Every year, sometime in March, I make a pilgrimage to my ancestral village to attend … Read the rest

Kolam — Computing and Cosmology within Indian Art

March 27, 2016UncategorizedArt, Culture, Dharma, Sci/Tech, Shakti, TraditionsShivoham

Introduction

Kolams are curved line patterns drawn by the women of Tamil Nadu every morning in front of their houses after sprinkling water and cleaning the ground. Traditionally, this is done using rice flour and is not intended to be … Read the rest

Reviving Shakti III: Raising Durgas

March 1, 2016UncategorizedBharatavarsha, Culture, Dharma, Shakti, SocietyNilambari

The Third Part of our Shakti Series of Posts is one that is both long-needed and the need of the hour. In parts One and Two, readers may recall our exegesis on the importance of restoring feminine balance and … Read the rest