Author - Pavithra Srinivasan

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GIRISH CHANDRA GHOSH – The Man who rose from Alcoholic intoxication to Divine intoxication

Pavithra Srinivasan

February 15, 2022

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Girish Chandra Ghosh’s transformation from being a drunkard to a devotee of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa has become a legendary and inspirational tale.

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Sanmitram Episode 8 – A Conversation with Upasana Govindarajan

Pavithra Srinivasan

February 4, 2022

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In Episode 8 of the Sanmitram, Watch Ms Pavithra Srinivasan in conversation with an Illustrator & Digital Artist - Upasana Govindarajan from Boston, USA, who talks about the influence of stories from Indic Origin that forms the basis of her artwork.

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Andal – From a little girl to a Goddess!

Pavithra Srinivasan

January 6, 2022

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The Margazhi month is synonymous with Andal who is the only woman saint among the 12 Alvars who rose from being a little girl to becoming a goddess.

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The Row of Lights that Illumine Identity & Unity

Pavithra Srinivasan

November 22, 2021

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Deepavali is predominantly the day that celebrates the return of Sri Rama to Ayodhya, after fulfilling his divine mission during his 14-year exile.

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Navaratri – Meaning of Mantras and Shlokas

Pavithra Srinivasan

October 22, 2021

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10 minutes

Navaratri is a beautiful and systematic journey to connect with the higher aspect of self and be absolved of all inner and outer enemies in the process.

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Lal Ded – The Spiritual Quester who defined the Language and Life in Kashmir

Pavithra Srinivasan

September 28, 2021

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9 minutes

Lal Ded’s verses are embedded in the culture and ring a bell in day-to-day conversation in every Kashmiri household.

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Pitamaha Purandaradasa: Premier Pedagogical Proponent of Carnatic Music

Pavithra Srinivasan

September 6, 2021

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Purandaradasa was a visionary whose songs and pedagogy permeated the entire Carnatic lyrical tradition and continues to be emulated through generations.

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Avvaiyaar – The First Lady who averted war

Pavithra Srinivasan

July 30, 2021

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9 minutes

Avvaiyyar was more than a poet, she was active in the regional politics, matters of governance, war and peace, of her time

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Sanmitram Episode 4 – A conversation with young musicians from California

Pavithra Srinivasan

July 10, 2021

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Episode 4 of Sanmitram (सन्मित्रम् ) - enhancing friendship through cultural heritage - features an interesting with young musicians from California share their performance for Indian Raga, their training, and few thoughts on Cleveland Cultural festival & Thyagaraja Thiruvaiyaru Festival.

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Maharishi Patanjali – The ancient thinker of a living tradition

Pavithra Srinivasan

June 24, 2021

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Maharishi Patanjali is looked upon as the incarnation of Adisesha, the cosmic serpent upon whom Lord Vishnu reclines.