Every year, India celebrates her Independence Day on 15 August, and not long afterwards comes the joyous festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. Their nearness on the calendar may be accidental. Yet history gives this coincidence a deeper resonance, for Lord Ganesha once became an important symbol around which people gathered during India’s struggle for freedom. For … Continue reading Many Facets of Lord Ganapati
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August Contemplations
I: Spirituality and Freedom August here in India is the rainiest month. In spite of that we have celebrations galore. Most of our religious festivals follow the lunar calendar. There are two types of lunar months in India. Some states, especially those in South India follow a system where in the month ends on the … Continue reading August Contemplations
watchings of idle hours #10 : cities of gods
When it comes to what to watch on even specialised topics, these days we have problems of plenty. Apart from the fares available on paid subscribed TV channels, youtube and other free apps have opened the flood gates of professional and amateur videos. In watchings of idle hours #4, I have shared selected documentaries about … Continue reading watchings of idle hours #10 : cities of gods
PEBBLES AND WAVES 