Monthly Archives: November 2013

Chhath Puja, The Trail of the Sun Salutation

Posted on November 10, 2013 by secondsaturn

Four decades ago I went into the den of a famous Bhrigu astrologer in Kolkata with my grandfather and marvelled at a wall full of calendar art images of the various Gods of the raashi chakra. I was especially intrigued … Continue reading →

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Terracotta Jewellery

Posted on November 1, 2013 by secondsaturn

Mahalakshmi Ramakrishnan, Associate Professor, Ancient History (specialities, ancient societies and art), JNU has invited the Aadhaar Mahila.. to display their wares at Aurobindo Place, Hauz Khas for Diwali. The Aadhar is an initiative by one Ms Reshma, an alumnus of … Continue reading →

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Secret History of Sikhism

Posted on November 1, 2013 by secondsaturn

I am travelling to Ludhiana in a car arranged for my colleague and me to attend a conference organised by Oreteam. I have started from my home in Faridabad, situated at the south east fringe of Delhi to pick up … Continue reading →

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