Eleanor Mannikka’s Angkor Wat, part 3, Pramana
What is pramana, ratio, and its importance in understanding Hindu temples. Explaining how the meaning and doctrine of a Hindu temple is encoded in the pramana, the ratio, based on the body of the king who sponsors the construction of … Continued
Eleanor Mannikka’s Angkor Wat
Part 2, the importance of astronomy in temple doctrine The second installment of my series on Eleanor Mannikka’s book on Angkor Wat describes the importance of astronomy in Hindu (Sanatana Dharma) temple doctrine. The role of astronomy in the calendar/panchangam, … Continued
Mushika Vahana for Vijaya Dasami 2018
On the occasion of Vijaya Dasami 2018 I am presenting my first ever vlog, dancing and explaining Mushika Vahana, a short verse about Ganesha, his mount and his attributes. The past one-and-a-half year I had lots of time to think … Continued