~Tanushree Wadodkar I have always been deeply interested in any place that has traces of the Ramayana. When my dad moved to Nashik, I knew this was my chance to visit Panchavati. And it was like stepping into the story I had grown up hearing. Panchavati marks the turning point in the story. It is […]Read More
– Ananya Sinha Through the centuries and between cultures, politicians and states have sought something in addition to raw military power or administrative ability to sanctify their rule. They have also looked for myth. Myths of heroes or gods—borrowed or fabricated ancestors—are yielded into political speech as legitimation. These myths were not just entertainment or […]Read More
-Muskaan Ramayan, the epic Indian tale of the victory of good over evil, received wide appreciation from Gen Z and brought nostalgia to the generations prior to Gen Z when re-aired during COVID-19. During the difficult times of the pandemic, the Prime Minister of India referred to Ramayan and the struggling life of Lord Rama […]Read More
Tulsidas, born Rambola Dubey on August 11, 1511, in Soron, Delhi Sultanate (present-day Uttar Pradesh, India), was a revered Vaishnava Hindu saint and poet. Renowned for his unwavering devotion to the deity Rama, he left an indelible mark on Indian literature, spirituality, and culture. Tulsidas is best known for his magnum opus, the epic “Ramcharitmanas,” […]Read More