Digging Dholavira
Nearly 5,000 years ago, a well-developed civilization, commonly known as the Indus Valley Civilization, prospered in what is today Northern […]
Joining God’s Band
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan The day at Kerala’s temples used to begin with the sweet sound of the conch, but
The Return of the Temple Arts
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan Keralite Hindus are coming to a renewed appreciation of traditions once branded as primitive, obsolete and
Yoga Goes to Goa
The West’s approach to yoga ranges from idle curiosity to celebrity craze, from exotic aerobics to healing panacea, and even
Is Goa Still the Rave?
By Charles Ramble In October, 2000, a BBC report titled “Goa Shuns Backpackers” quotes Goan Deputy Chief Minister, Dayanand Narvekar,
Student’s Show a Big Hit
By Madhuri Shekar In July 29, 2000, youth from all three Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan schools in Chennai, India, celebrated
Summing Up “Vedic Math”
There has been a recent upsurge in interest in Vedic Mathematics. It’s a controversial subject, as we’ll see in the
Divine Riches
By Choodie Shivaram I visit Melkote a few times every year, as Yoga Narasimha is our family Deity. Yet, we
Krishna’s Lavish Art
Taking the devotional art of Nathdwara and the famous gold leaf and gem-studded painting of Tanjore to a new level,
The Madame of Dance
By Vrindavanam S. Gopalakrishnan She used to be French. now, except for her name, she is much more a traditional