By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In the popular understanding of Ramayana, Sita gave birth to twins Luv and Kush who challenged their father and defeated him in battle and restored the dignity of Sita. However, in the many re-tellings of Ramayana found across the world, we learn Sita delivered only one…
A recall of the mid 1960s
January 31, 2024By Girija Madhavan A visit to the newly-widened Irwin Road in Mysore city, brought back in contrast, memories of the same road in 1965. Old landmarks, the Mosque, Temple, Post Office, Bank and Police Station are still there; but the old chaotic bustle has given way to modern sophistication. The road is named after Henry…
Arun Yogiraj & Mysore University
January 30, 2024By Prof. C. Naganna The year 2016 was the centenary year of the University of Mysore. The University was established in 1916. As the twenty-fourth Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University Prof. K.S. Rangappa galvanised everyone connected with the University and the centenary celebrations took place in a grand and befitting manner, spreading over one whole…
Sri Nimishamba Dance Promoters presents 26th ‘Hejje-Gejje’ National Dance Festival
January 30, 2024Titular head of the erstwhile Mysuru Royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar said that the legacy of our cultural wealth and richness must be passed on to the future generations and everyone should join hands for this purpose. He was speaking after inaugurating the 26th ‘Hejje-Gejje’ National Dance Festival, organised by the city’s Sri Nimishamba…
‘Poshaka Bhushana’ International Dance Festival held
January 30, 2024Bhushans’ Academy of Performing Arts and Visual Presentation, headed by Badari Divya Bhushan and Dr. Anjana Bhushan, hosts seven major dance festivals every year in Mysuru. Among them, ‘Poshaka Bhushana’ is an International Dance Festival hosting upcoming and seasoned artistes from the overseas. This year, for Poshaka Bhushana, the Academy hosted two segments of the…
The God who sprouted hair
January 25, 2024By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist A king would visit the temple every morning to receive flowers offered to the deity at dawn, when the temple doors opened. But one day, the priest was so busy enjoying the company of the temple dancer that he forgot to perform the morning rituals. When…
Understanding the predicament of Hindus in a ‘Hindu Rashtra’
January 24, 2024Title: Hindus in Hindu Rashtra — Eighth-Class Citizens and Victims of State-Sanctioned Apartheid Author: Anand Ranganathan Year: 2023 Pages: 135 Price: Rs. 399 Publisher: Blu One Ink LLP, India By R. Chandra Prakash Every news media today buzzes with two words — Ayodhya and Ram Temple. The occasion is the construction and the inauguration of…
Rama Paintings at Rama Mandiras in Mysore and Melkote
January 23, 2024By R.G. Singh Worship of Rama, the seventh incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu, is widespread in Hinduism. He is the only deity in the Hindu pantheon who is considered as a king. Temples dedicated to Rama are found across India varying in size and grandeur. The temple at Ayodhya consecrated yesterday will perhaps outshine all existing…
Tete-a-tete with Hockey Magician Dhanraj Pillay
January 20, 2024He is the magician of Indian Hockey who became one of the best attackers in the world during 1990s. Having come from a humble background, he rose to become the Captain of the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. Decorated with many awards including the prestigious Padma Shri, Arjuna Award and Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award, the…
Kakanakote, a powerful performance
January 19, 2024Rangayana’s Bharateeya Rangashikshana Kendra, Mysuru, will be staging the play ‘Kakanakote’ at Vanaranga in Rangayana premises on Jan. 20, 27 and 28 at 6.30 pm The only thing better than a good book is a play bringing it to life. Bharateeya Rangashikshana Kendra, Mysuru, staged the play Kakanakote on the second day of the Sankranthi…
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