Often times, there are instruments that go by many names, and in the process, end up occluding the the essential truth behind it. The next aathodya in our Continuing Series in Carnatic Classical Instruments is one that is typically called …
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Carnatic Classical Instruments: Tambura
Following our previous article on the Karathaala, the next instrument provides a knotty little conundrum tied by the naughty.
One of the prime drivers behind this Continuing Series on Carnatic Classical Instruments is reviewing the origin and development of …
Carnatic Classical Instruments: Karathaala
Personalities: Dharmasuri
Andhra literature is an ancient tradition that encompasses not only Telugu, but also Sanskrit and Prakrit. Continuing our Series on Andhra Personalities is a master of Poetics who explained the precepts of poesy despite being an exemplar of philosophy.…
Carnatic Classical Instruments: Mrdangam
Personalities: Vedantam Lakshminarayana Sastri
After a long hiatus, we return to the world of Dance. Kuchipudi has had numerous exponents of great fame, perhaps none more famous than Vempati Chinna Satyam. And yet, it was his guru who first opened this previously male-dominated …
Personalities: Pullela Gopichand
Those of you following our mother site, Indic Civilizational Portal, would have seen our article on Kreeda, covering Indian Sports & Martial Arts. Part of culture is appreciating Fine & Performance Arts, Literature, and so on, and part …
