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City of Widows

Posted by The Editor | Jun 18, 2010 | Travel in India |

Over the last two years, the Sun has run numerous articles about the plight of the widows in Vrindavan Dhama. In August 2005, the issue gathered steam with the release of a film entitled Shwet – White Rainbow, which was...

Gurukula Tradition in Orissa Revitalizing the Arts

Posted by The Editor | Jun 18, 2010 | Hindu Art and Culture |

Inspired by the success of a tiny village in Orissa becoming a full-fledged model arts village, the Ministry of Tourism has selected five villages for reviving the gurukula tradition for teaching of arts. What started as...

When Lord Jagannath Comes Out of His Abode

Posted by The Editor | Jun 17, 2010 | Hindu Festivals |

Until recently, the mysterious Lord of the Universe, Jagannath Mahaprabhu, and His art and culture was Greek to Mohammad Abid Ali, a Muslim resident in Bhubaneswar. The town of Bhubaneswar lies about 60 kilometers from Jagannath...

The Festival of Jagannath Mishra

Posted by The Editor | Jun 17, 2010 | Hindu Festivals |

The Festival of Jagannath Mishra is an observance of the Jata karma samskara for baby Nimai (Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu). Following the fast for Gaura Purnima, which is broken upon the rising of the moon, the next day is held for...