The glory of Lord Mailaralinga's song in Kannada has been sung by my mother's immediate and extended family for decades. This song was taught by a relative called Sri Shankar who lived with my … [Read more...]
Martyr’s Day – Sarvodaya Diwas – Poem on Mahatma Gandhi
On 30th January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse. This day every year is observed as Martyr's day also known as Sarvodaya Diwas. In Sanskrit Sarvodaya means … [Read more...]
Surya Stotra
Today is Rathasapthami and here is a beautiful stotra / hymn in praise of the sun written by Lakshmisha in Jaimini Mahabharatha. Kannada script: ಸೂರ್ಯ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರ ಮಿತ್ರಾಯ ಸೂರ್ಯಾಯ ಹಂಸಾಯ … [Read more...]