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Medieval Manuscript Fragments: Cataloging, Discoverability, & Afterlives
This summer, I had the privilege of attending Rare Book School’s course on Medieval Manuscript Fragments: Cataloging & Discoverability ,...
Jul 26, 20252 min read


The Evolution of the Kumbh Mela: Pilgrimage, Power, and the Making of a Tradition
The Evolution of the Kumbh Mela: Pilgrimage, Power, and the Making of a Tradition Next week, millions of pilgrims will gather at the...
Feb 24, 20255 min read


Animals in Islamic Philosophy
Islamic philosophy, a realm of profound intellectual inquiry and spiritual depth, offers a compelling perspective on the relationship...
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Climbing the Ladders, Dodging the Snakes: The Jain Game of Karma
When I first stumbled upon Gyanbazi —a medieval Jain board game that doubles as the ancestor of Snakes and Ladders —at the Sculpture...
Nov 22, 20245 min read


Tracing the Stars: Vedic Astronomy and the Universe
For anyone who knows me, knows that I have a profound love for physics and philosophy. An exploration of its intersectionality led me to...
Nov 18, 20242 min read


The Sileh Khana of Jaipur
One of the great ironies of history is how instruments of death can so often be objects of exquisite beauty. Nowhere is this more evident...
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Measuring the Cosmos: The Legacy of Ancient Indian Astronomical Instruments
In the ancient world, when the night sky was a canvas of endless wonder, humanity looked up to the stars with both curiosity and awe. The...
Nov 15, 20243 min read


Lotus: A Journey Through Time, Tradition, and Transcendence
The lotus is more than a flower; it is a story, a symbol, a journey across cultures and centuries, embedded within the heart of Indic...
Nov 14, 20243 min read


The Duel between Bhim and Duryodhan
This painting, titled "Fight between Bhima and Duryodhan," created by Ustad Abduji in the early 17th century in the Rajasthani style in...
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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