By Madhu Hebbar For Hindu Americans, including teens, temples are sacred spaces that connect them to their culture, history, and identity. But who really controls these holy places? This article explores whether Brahmins dominate India’s major temples, showcases temples…
The significance of ancient texts and sculptures in the evolution of Indian classical dance – Kathak
By Abha Auti When I started learning Kathak, I used to think it was just a dance of fast-paced pirouettes and footwork. However, as I explored deeper, I realized it was a rich and complex Indian classical dance form. It…
By Jeffrey Armstrong | Kavindra Rishi On January 22, 2024, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Janma Bhumi Mandir in Ayodhya. Ayodhya was already an important pilgrimage site in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. All of India…
Silicon Valley, California (March 2, 2024) – “You are paying the price of having ceded the Humanities space.” – Prominent Supreme Court Advocate and renowned author J Sai Deepak addressed a captivated audience of over 800 attendees at the India…
Sunnyvale, CA February 04th 2024: A new feature-length documentary based on years of research by an accomplished dancer is clearing mental cobwebs and dismantling deep-seated prejudices about Kathak, an ancient classical dance form of India. The documentary successfully demonstrates that…
Director’s statement by Nicholas Oscoff It was 1893 when Swami Vivekananda introduced America to the knowledge of ancient India,heralding one of the most radical seeds of change to the fabric of American culture in herhistory. By bringing together two vastly…