This true story from Tamil Nadu's Tirukadaiyur temple recounts the the story of Shri Subramania Bhattar, a priest who, despite facing severe trials, remained steadfast in his devotion towards Devi Abhirami. His Bhakti was rewarded when the goddess herself transformed a new moon night into a full moon, silencing his doubters. This tale serves as a powerful reminder that, even in our darkest times, unwavering faith and surrender to the divine can help us find light.
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A Decade for Mandirs Volume II-Pragmatic Strategies for Restoring Hindu Temples
Sandeep Singh’s 'A Decade for Mandirs - Volume II' continues from his first volume, focussing on practical strategies for reclaiming and restoring Hindu temples. Singh critiques the state's deep-rooted anti-mandir bias and judicial meddling in temple matters. He advocates for reclaiming deity rights, respecting pujaris, and reviving cultural traditions. This volume is both a call to action and a detailed roadmap for Hindus to protect and rejuvenate their spiritual heritage.
An Open Letter to the Indian Government – Appeal to Protect Hindus in Bangladesh
A group of eminent writers pen an open letter to the Indian government appealing for action to protect Bangladeshi Hindus.
The Kakatiyas – Architects of a Unified Telugu Identity and Cultural Legacy
The Kakatiya dynasty, ruling from Orugallu (present-day Warangal), significantly influenced Telugu history and culture. They unified the distinct cultures of the Deccan and Coastal plains, fostering a common Telugu identity. Renowned for their architectural achievements and contributions to Telugu society, the Kakatiyas are remembered as key architects of Telugu unity and cultural heritage.
From Bihar to Mewar: The Story of Purbiya Mercenaries in Western India
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Immigrants were once welcomed in Assam – Part 3
The complex relationship between how immigrants were once welcomed to the current state of resentment needs to be sorted for Assam's future.
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In The Eye of the Storm Again: The “Aryans”
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Why didn’t Hindus give up in their fight for Ram Mandir?
The scars from centuries of violence refused to heal which is why the fight for Ram Janmabhoomi never died down.
सावन और सृजन
सावन, समर्पित, मान्य, पवित्र प्रेम का उत्सव है। वो प्रेम जो अमरनाथ की कन्धरा में अमर है।
Kashmir: An Overview of the Seven Exoduses of Hindus (Part 2)
An extremely brutal period for Kashmiri Hindus as various Muslim ethnic groups tried to completely Islamise the land of Kashmir.
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Kali Yuga or The Age of Confusion – Part 1
We have allowed others, unfamiliar with or contemptuous of the truths discovered by millennia of yoga and sadhana, to think for us, speak for us, and ultimately to dictate to us.
Ayodhya, Mecca: Same Struggle!
Places of pilgrimage are protected regardless of whether the reason for their sacredness can be proven.
Hinduism in a Postmodern World – II
If Indic culture is to successfully resist the organized assault by Marxism and its ideological offshoots, the resentful politics of group identities and competitive victimhood must end.
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The centre where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment is truly the centre of Buddhism.
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Decades after independence, is it any wonder that heritage monuments of Hindu origin are still in ruins?
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Behavioural Game Theory approach to inclusive growth
Game theory is the study of how interacting choices of economic agents produce outcomes with respect to the preferences of those agents.
Sardar Patel and Hindu Dhimmitude
While politically unifying India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel inadvertently paved the way for the evisceration of Hindu civilization.
Genetic proof for the AIT? Look again.
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False claims about Krshna
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Jagatgurus in Kaliyuga – Part 2
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Hinduism in a Postmodern World (Part 1)
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Classic Distortion – The darker side of Alain Danielou’s work
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