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THE DEVADASI SYSTEM: From Sacred wives of God to mistresses

From being venerated as the eternal brides of the god to being defiled by the eternal stigma of religious prostitution and impurity, the devadasis which still constitute a significant proportion of the population of India have a historical eminence spanning over 2000 years. Once a religious practice advocating music, dance and various art forms, the […]Read More

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The Influential Regent of Mysore: Maharani Lakshmivilasa Sannidhana Shri Pratapa

The Kingdom of Mysore, an illustrious geopolitical realm in southern India, boasted a history rich with transformation and resilience. Founded around 1399 in the area of present-day Mysore, this kingdom remained a prominent force in Indian history until its integration into the Indian Union in 1950. Its journey from a feudal vassal to a princely […]Read More

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Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukkural: A Timeless Odyssey of Wisdom and Enlightenment

“Akara Mudhala Ezhuththellaam Aadhi Bagavan Mudhatre Ulagu”   Translation: As the letter A is the first of all letters, so the eternal God is first in the world. This timeless couplet, or  ‘Kural,’ resonates widely in Tamil Nadu, finding its way into school textbooks and government buses alike. Embraced by the Tamil people, irrespective of […]Read More