The quintessential feature of classical music is the underlying “ bhakthi ” bhava that propells the raga bhava and intertwines with the sahitya . When a raga magically evokes the bhakthi rasa, some feel elation, some cry, some feel their hair standing on end, while other less-fortunate ones feel nothing. Musical emotions are like an …
Watch Anjana Rajan as she shares her thoughts on The Drama and mathematics involved in Bharatanatyam. Anjana Rajan is a Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher, a choreographer and theatre practitioner, and a writer. A keen desire to understand the culture of her own country led her to Kalakshetra, Chennai, as soon as she completed her schooling …
Once in every six years, the iconic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram provides a visual treat by lighting one lakh oil lamps– earthen and brass– all around its structure, and across the temple premises. Lakshadeepam ceremony marks the culmination of the 56-day Murajapam festival which involves ceremonial chanting of the Vedas in seven sessions, each lasting eight …
Smitha Rajan takes us on a mystical journey in this Mohiniyattam performance. Composed by her legendary grandmother, Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty Amma, this piece traces the bliss of encountering a divine being. #Mohiniyattam #Smitharajan #KalamandalamKalyanikuttyAmma #KandenSyamala #natyasutraonline #natyasutra
Unlocking the Sacred Vaikuntha Dwaram at Tirumala – Special Queue Systems, Sarva Darshan, Night Rituals, Devotee Stories, and Timeless Traditions As the calendar turns to December 27, 2025, the echoes of Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations at the sacred Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (Tirupati) still resonate strongly. Just days ago, on December 30, 2025 (Vaikuntha Ekadashi), and continuing through January …
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025: A one-day fast believed to equal the spiritual merit of many lifetimes Today marks Vaikuntha Ekadashi, one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar and the final Ekadashi of the year. Across temples and homes, devotees are observing the vrat with fasting, prayers and quiet reflection. In many Vaishnavite temples, …