Maheswaran VenthanA Turkish NachiyarIndian subcontinent is filled with the most curious tales one can hear and they are very much still alive. One such story from the twelfth…Nov 18, 2020Nov 18, 2020
Maheswaran VenthanHere, there and in-between.The line taken from the thiruvaaimozhi, a collection of poems by Namaazhwar (~8th century). When the Poet was asked “where is God?”…May 19, 2020May 19, 2020
Maheswaran VenthanNavagunjaraA very less known trope from the Mahabharata, when pandavas are in Vanaprasatham (in exile to forest), Arujuna encounters a composite…Feb 9, 20201Feb 9, 20201
Maheswaran VenthanAs Margazli has concluded…The month which remotely feels anything like winter in the very south part of this country. The month which brings out mufflers in the…Jan 26, 2020Jan 26, 2020
Maheswaran VenthanA Hotspot for Activists: Sabarimalai Ayyappan temple.Ayyappan temples are found all over South India. I happen to live not so far away from one, in my hometown. Ayyappan is consecrated as…Jan 24, 2020Jan 24, 2020