Preserving, Propagating and Protecting India's Heritage
Once upon a time, King Indrabhuti of Odiyana had sat with his consorts and ministers on the terrace of his palace. He gazed up into the early morning sky and … Continue reading Udayagiri – On the Footstep of Vajrayana Buddhism
Year 1995! I had just registered my PhD programme on Buddhist Archaeology at Pune’s Deccan College. I had come to Odisha for my initial fieldwork. On a fine late afternoon, … Continue reading Langudi – Odisha’s Miraculous Buddhist Hill
A story goes – On the way to heaven, the five Pandava brothers had rested on the veranda of a Brahmin’s house, where no woman was ever blessed with the … Continue reading Osakothi Rituals in Ganjam – An Anthropological Journey
Oh Tulasi You who are beloved of Vishnu You who fulfil the wishes of the devout I will bathe you You are the mother of the world Give me the … Continue reading Odisha’s Tulsi Chauras – Devotion in Terracotta
While growing up I often heard recitations of the poem Bonolota Sen, written by Jibonananda Das in 1942. In this poem, the poet beautifully describes his muse, painting her with … Continue reading Finding Shravasti (Sāvatthī)
As an art and heritage lover, I have travelled to many historical sites in the country but Tamil Nadu seemed to have eluded me. With the three great living chola … Continue reading Dravida Temple Architecture – Origin and Development : A Visual Journey
4 kms in an hour. My bike can go faster but not the rush hour traffic and crowd of Swami Vivekanand Road in Borivali. Does not matter if its a sunday … Continue reading Mandapeshwar Caves – Isolated Remains Of A Tumultuous Past
“Bharde jholi meri Ya Mohammad, laut kar main na jaunga khaali” Who can forget the hesitant Bajrangi Bhaijaan going to a dargah as a last resort with a lament that … Continue reading Travel Shot : Dargah E Hakimi
