By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In Hindu mythology, the pigeon is more than just a bird. It is described as the vahana, or mount, of Rati-devi, the goddess of erotic arts and the consort of Kama-deva, the god of love and lust. Maybe that is the reason why many people in…
Raaga Music Academy, in collaboration with Bhagini Seva Samaja, presented its monthly concert at BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram on Oct. 18. The evening offered a fine classical treat by Vid. N.R. Prashanth, accompanied by C.V. Shruthi on violin, B.S. Prashanth on mridanga and Raghunandan Vyasa Rao on ghata. Prashanth, one of our most accomplished vocalists…
Flyovers in Bengaluru, Mysuru falter amid shoddy construction, neglected maintenance By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist Flyovers are often considered an effective measure in easing traffic bottlenecks and reducing travel time in heavily congested areas. They reduce the likelihood of accidents at the intersections, as they would segregate high-speed or through traffic from local traffic. But…
By Gouri Satya, Senior Journalist The Greater Mysuru proposal has returned with a bang — Chief Minister Siddaramaiah taking the lead to announce it. But the crucial question looms before Mysureans: Do we need a Greater Mysuru to burden us with tax hikes and flyovers that hide our heritage roads and buildings? The answer would…
Young Rakesh Sudhir is a devoted disciple of Vid. A.V. Prakash, the late flute maestro of Mysuru. Having imbibed the pristine classicism and grace of his Guru’s style, Rakesh now carries forward this legacy with deep commitment. Through his music school, Bamboo Melody Raagas, he not only trains aspiring flautists but also provides them a…
Man has spent too much time trying to think about things to which he has no access. When you try to think about that which you have no access to, towards which you have no perception, all you can do is speculate. When you do excessive speculation without any fundamentals, it amounts to hallucination. Because…
Bhagini Raaga Sourabha’ is the flagship concert series of Raaga Music Academy, now presented in collaboration with BSS Vidyodaya. The series has found its new home in the serene and aesthetically designed auditorium of BSS Vidyodaya in Krishnamurthypuram. The second concert in this series took place recently, featuring an enchanting classical vocal recital by Vidu….
By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist On the top of many Hindu temples, one finds the image of a head looking down on the people below — his eyes protruding from its sockets, his mouth wide open, his tongue out. This is called the Kirtimukha, the Head of Glory or Vajramukha, the…
By Dr. R. Balasubramaniam Once upon a time, having children was the obvious next step in life. You got married, had kids, raised them and eventually let them decide which old-age home you deserved. Not anymore. Welcome to the era of voluntary childlessness. Where several Generation Z and late Millennials, armed with oat milk, therapy-speak…
Artist K.S. Raghavendra of Inchara Kalakshetra in Mysuru moulds magic from old newspapers, reviving Gombe Habba spirit… The word Navaratri or Dasara instantly brings to mind majestic elephants in training, the grandeur of Jumboo Savari, the Torchlight Parade, the brilliance of city illumination and a host of exhibitions — from art, craft and books to…
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