Dhanurmasa – When the Gods Sleep.
Dhanurmasa, I remember papa referring to it. I never really paid much attention, but this time round I thought let me actually see what this is all about. From what I understand Dhanurmasa is when the sun enters the zodiac sing of Sagittarius. It has been relevant since Mahabharata. It is believed that that war …
Reviving Rangoli — Man On a Mission.
A lean bifocal gentleman would stride. Give a gentle smile. I have vague memories of this man running an art school. I could be mistaken but he remains strongly in my memory as “Rangoli Bayiri.” This is just sharing a few things I remember him telling me. Few things that I picked along the way. …
Pondering over Dwaita Philosophy and Kanakadasa.
The Lord of Udupi is trapped within the temple , his devotee is trapped in a cell outside. People throng, gone are the days where in the open corridors of temple sat genteel women stringing flowers and singing devaranama. Beside it was the place where the swamiji from one of the ashtamatta would be rendering …
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Eating Out @Manipal -Madhura Place
Why Kankadasa will always remain relevant.
“How can we let a lowly Kurba in/” the Brahmins of the Mutta hurled at the man, Vadiraja Teertha decided it was time to humble the arrogant Brahmins. He had immense faith in the devotion of the man, so he kept quiet. The Man stood out and sang the praise of the Lord ... Lo …
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