Bridging the Gap of Artha and Dharma: Insights from Mythology on Work-Life Balance
Dr Dinesh Soni
Recently, Mr N. R. Narayanmurthy gave a statement about how Indians should work 70 hours a week. The statement got a lot of heads to tilt, a lot of brains…
Dr Dinesh Soni
Beyond the Legends: The story and significance of Narakasura’s killing by Krishna
The festival of Narak Chatudashi is part of Diwali and is celebrated in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and parts of Andhra Pradesh on the day before Lakshmi Poojan. Sometimes the…
A town without Diwali : Understanding the uniqueness of Melukote
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy throughout India. However, there are certain pockets in the country where this festival is not observed with the…
Dhanteras Special: Dhanvantari’s Story and Iconic Imagery
Today is Dhanteras, the day Lakshmi and Dhanvantari emerged from SamudraManthana. In most hospitals and clinics in India, we find a statue of a deity holding Shankha, Chakra and Kalash.…
The Essence of Balipeetham: Unveiling Its True Significance
A Balipeetham has to be most misrepresented aspect of Indian temples. Balipeetham is a small square or octagonal structure built on a square platform. The structure maybe plain in design…
Iconography Explored: Recommended Reading for Art Enthusiasts
During my QnA sessions, and in many personal messages, I am often asked for recommendation for a book that will provide basic information about iconography. And the first book I…
Intricate Beauty and bravery: The Hoysala Emblem and Its Significance
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Indian.Temples Research & Media Services (@indian.temples) The Hoysala Empire was a Kannadiga power that ruled most of what is now Karnataka…
Kolhapur’s Divine Enigma: Exploring the Identity of the Temple Deity
Kolhapur, the ancient city situated on the banks of Panchganga river in south Maharashtra, is visited by lakhs of devotees every year. Its historic significance can be traced back to…
The Innovator’s Mindset: Nurturing Creativity and Change
Recently, I was invited at an educational institute to talk about “Innovation”. The word we very commonly use in our daily lives, as well as in corporate and social angle.…
Unveiling Mohini: The Divine Enchantress of Hindu Mythology
Today, while I was giving a lecture at MIT World Peace University, Pune ; there was mention of Mohini a couple of times. So I thought, why not have a…