Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi, popularly known as M.S. Subbulakshmi, remains one of the greatest cultural icons of India. Revered as the “Nightingale of Carnatic Music,” she was the first musician ever to receive the Bharat Ratna,…
Rasipuram Krishnaswami Iyer Narayanaswami, popularly known as R.K. Narayan, remains one of the most celebrated figures in Indian English literature. Born on October 10, 1906, in Madras (now Chennai), Narayan’s life and works have had…
Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, fondly known as C. Rajagopalachari or Rajaji, was one of India’s most distinguished leaders, freedom fighters, and statesmen. Born on December 10, 1878, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, he would go on to leave…
Thirugnana Sambandar, often hailed as the prodigious child saint of Tamil Shaivism, remains one of the most revered figures in South Indian devotional history. Born in the 7th century CE in Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu, Sambandar’s…
Introduction High in the green valleys of Arunachal Pradesh, in the West Siang district, lies the small town of Aalo (earlier called Along). Every year, this region becomes the stage for an extraordinary feat of…
Introduction The Bhakti movement in India gave rise to many saint-poets who challenged rigid social hierarchies and emphasized devotion over ritual. Among them, Bhagat Sain—a humble barber by profession and a disciple of Swami Ramananda—stands…
Introduction Among the great mystics and poets of the Bhakti movement,Bhagat Dhanna occupies a revered place. Known for his childlike faith, simplicity, and unwavering devotion, Bhagat Dhanna’s teachings remind us that true spirituality is rooted…
Introduction The Bhakti movement in India produced many saint-poets who transformed spiritual thought by making devotion accessible to common people. Among them, Bhagat Pipa holds a special place. A royal by birth who renounced power…
Introduction Makkhali Gosala was one of the most prominent religious teachers of 6th century BCE India, a period marked by philosophical ferment and the rise of heterodox schools that challenged the authority of the Vedas.…
Introduction Purana Kassapa was one of the prominent śramaṇa teachers of ancient India during the 6th century BCE, a time when spiritual debates flourished. A contemporary of Mahavira, Buddha, Makkhali Gosala, and Pakudha Kaccayana, he…