Benoy K Behl The Himalayas have been a great crucible of India’s ancient culture. Here, protected by the tallest mountains in the world, deep philosophic thoughts and artistic ideas have come down through the centuries. From the 11th century onwards in India, there was a great revival of Vaishnavism. With it came the Bhakti cult […]Read More
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The maharaas between Lord Krishna and the Gopis has often been showcased by dancers in a very happy, playful and cheerful way but renowned Kathak dancer, singer and art motivator Alaknanda recently brought an erotic and exotic look to the raas through her show. Nrityashri Alaknanda is well-known in the world of dance. She has […]Read More
Ashwani Kumar Sharma Often we have been fed on the belief that a majority of people in society are uncaring kind who wouldn’t turn a second glance at someone in trouble. This belief gets more strengthened, thanks to newspapers and news channels, who would rather publish articles of cheats than Good Samaritans. And, living in […]Read More
Benoy K Behl One of the contributions of the Indian philosophic streams is that there are no barriers placed between the spiritual world and the world of the senses. The art of this tradition is a fulsome sharing of the life experience, in all its aspects. It sees our perceptions, from the sensory to the […]Read More
Chanced upon the Nurpur Fort and an ancient Krishna Temple on way to Palampur Saurabh Tankha It is not every day that you chance upon a hidden jewel like Nurpur Fort on way to spend a quiet holiday in the hills. Well, so it happened with me. The happenstance, though it took place a few […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha The land where Lord Krishna spent his childhood and adolescent years, Vrindavan, has always held a special place in my heart. Between 1949 and 1958, my nanajiworked here as an electrical engineer and I take pride in the fact that this region owes its electrification to him. That, perhaps, explains my special attachment to […]Read More
If you are fascinated by Lord Krishna’s flexibility, adaptability, statesmanship and courage in the face of any challenge, then visit a solo show of paintings titled Krishna – The Enigma at Gallerie Ganesha, E-557, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi from March 23 to April 18, 2018, 11 am to 7 pm by Ajmer-based artist Ashok Hazra. Inspired by […]Read More