May 2017
Kathakali The theatre of imagination – By K K Gopalkrishnan
Kathakali is a luminous dance-drama and a classical pantomime which sustains exhilarating artistic aspects such as acting, music and rhythm. The word Kathakali means story-play. Elements of Kathakali are well perceivable in the ancient rituals [...]
Meditation for Health & Mental Peace through Pranava-Upasana – DR. G. K. Pungaliya
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The meaning of the word PRANAVA is OMKÃRA. The meditation based on Omkãra is supposed to be the oldest system of meditation. Patanjali Rsi in his Yoga Siitras, part one, Siitra No. 27, [...]
Kerala Temples – DR. Asha Latha Thampuran
The evolution of Kerala temple architecture can be traced to the residential architecture as evidenced by the common architectural style… …The simplicity and the efficiency of the structures show the basic character of Kerala architecture [...]
Saint Thyagaraja – BY P. N. Krishnamurthy
Indian music had developed over the millinea as a single system of music until about the thirteenth century after which it split into two similar but distinct systems the Hindustani music of North India and [...]
The approach of yoga to human misery – Dr. M rs. Veena Londhe
Yoga could be explained as a way of life or rather the way in which the life could be lived. It is a process which emphasizes integration (from you to join, assemble, balance etc.) at [...]
Mantrashastra Tantrashastra and Music – DR. S. N. Bhavasar
Whiled writing on Yoga and Music, Ayurveda and Music, Veda and Music some of the common issues have been already dealt with only the remaining ones, have been focused here. Dharma-artha-kama-maksha set forth the ends [...]
Manipuri Dancing – By Darshana Jhaveri.
Bordering the north east corner of India enclaved by the mountain ranges, between Assam and Burma, lies the tiny state of Manipur. The Bamboo thickets and banana groves dotted by placid lakes and innumerable temples [...]