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Monday, December 19,  2005


 

Art, Culture & Heritage


 
 

From December 11,  2005 to December 17,  2005

Urdu Literature’S Vagabond Genius

A house full sign some days ago outside the main auditorium of New Delhi’s India International Centre was a surprise because it was an evening dedicated to an Urdu poet, Majaz. An Urdu poet drawing a full house at the IIC? 

Kathak Festival From Dec. 17

Over 50 artists, including performers from Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bangalore, will participate in the Festival of Kathak Dance to be held here from December 17 to 20. 

Devotional Path

In the Bhagavata Purana, the Lord speaks very highly of his devotees. He even claims that He is so much bound by their affection that He willingly subordinates to them.

Ring In The X’Mas Spirit

Christmas seems to be getting glitzier and more westernised in the City now with the concept of malls catching on in a big way. Walk into the Garuda Mall and there are rope lights strung up all over the floors making a bright splash as the shopper enters. 

Significance Of Life

When embarking on soul-searching, it is natural and wise to avail of the tested and tried philosophical doctrines to enlighten and guide. 

Spirit Of Renunciation

Practice of renunciation is the principal means for attaining God. There are many places in the Bhagavad Gita where Lord Krishna spells out the true nature and spirit of renunciation, which is after all the essence of spiritual life.

`One Clan, One God'

It is not easy to understand the essence of scriptures (Veda Mantras). Even if one is able to get the meaning of the expressions that is hidden beneath and beyond their explicit form and sound, to understand the essence, one needs to feel and . . .

Tree Spotting In Lalbagh

Bangalore Walks has become a popular weekend jaunt for many new comers to the City to get to know our history in the most interesting way - on a walk. 

The Lord's Glory

The Bhagavad Gita has a unique status among all the scriptural texts as it is the teaching of the truth by the Lord Himself to Arjuna during His incarnation as Krishna. 

Lanka’S Spectacular Sights In

Buddha’s tooth, a chunk of the mighty Himalayas and cave temples make Sri Lanka worth a visit, discover Pratima and Murali Mohan. 

In Footsteps Of Enlightened One In Vizag

The existence of centuries-old Buddhist sites in Vizag is bound to interest both tourists and historians, writes V Guhan. 

An Elevating Experience

He was far-sighted and liberal. A look at the art legacy of Antonio Moscheni, in Mangalore, on the occasion of the centenary of his passing.

 

 

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