The Dharma Dispatch

Vignettes from Life in Kelambakam: How Well Do We Know our Purohitas?
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
A heart-warming and profoundly moving picture of the routine and lifestyle of the Purohita of Kelambakam. Such exalted people lived in flesh and blood just a century ago throughout India. This essay b ...
The Delightful Story of the Cussword, “Moo Devi”
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
The Puranic roots and cultural metamorphosis of the expletive, "Moo Devi" prevalent in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The Fascinating History of Flags in Ancient India
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
4 min read
A bird's eye view of the fascinating and extraordinary history of flags and emblems in ancient India.
The Fragrant History of the World of Ancient Indian Perfumes
By
Sandeep Balakrishna
5 min read
A brief history of the magnificent world of ancient Indian perfumes and cosmetics lost in time. India was the world leader in the perfume industry for more than five hundred years.
The Story of Manasa Devi the Naga Goddess of Bhagirathi
By
Team Dharma Dispatch
5 min read
The unknown folklore of Manasa Devi, the snake-goddess worshipped in the Bhagirathi-Hooghly region about a century ago.
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