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  • Nataraja – Artist Of The Eternity

    He is dancing.. The celestial dancer is dancing into the fire. Embracing the fire arch, he is dancing with the rhythm divine. Rhythm of the earth, rhythm of the universe. With the harmony of the soul and the heart, he… Continue reading

  • The Mystery Of Lord Neela Madhava

    A man was walking towards denser corner of the forest. He was walking with a hint of fear, as if someone could follow him in that dense forest. As if, he was hiding some secret in that forest, and he… Continue reading

  • ‘Petrichor’ – The Smell Of First Rain

    After the scorching heat of summer, when we get drenched in the first shower of rain, we feel it like a blessing from the heaven. Rain is one of the most beautiful gifts bestowed on us by nature. The soil… Continue reading

  • The Healing Power Of Ragas In Music Therapy

    The awareness of Raga Therapy is growing in society. Research has embarked to re-discover the therapeutic ragas on a trial and error basis which is already providing promising results. Simple interaction to musical rhythms in bhajans and kirtans is capable… Continue reading

  • Ring Out, Wild Bells!!

    Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky, The flying cloud, the frosty light; The year is dying in the night; Ring out, wild bells, and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells,… Continue reading

  • Still I Rise

    You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.                            … Continue reading