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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Jan 15, 2018

Durga in Bengal — the Goddess of Power

If the Durga temple of Aihole (550 AD) is the oldest temple dedicated to Hindu goddess…

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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Mar 9, 2017

The Story of the mighty Maynamati

We are fascinated by women’s roles in stories — loving, caring, compassionate, strong, determined…

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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Sep 5, 2018

Antiquity of Bengali Folktales

Some of us are aware of antique Bengali folklore and fairy tales. But defining exactly where and when a…

Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Mar 23, 2017

Gorakshabijay — Story of the Yogi From Bengal

Along with Maynamatir Gaan, alternatively called Manikchander Gaan (also…

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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Mar 4, 2017

Where is Bengal — exactly?

Bengal, West Bengal, East Bengal, Bangāl, Banga — too many names to describe a region in eastern part of India —…

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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Apr 7, 2017

Charyā -Pada — thousand year old songs from Eastern India — Part 1

Maynamati song, Gopichand ballad or Gorakshabijay might haven’t give any account of Siddha scholars composing or writing verses — but in reality, they did!

Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Mar 17, 2017

Bengali — the endonym of Bangla

When did Bengali emerge as a language? History books speak of heroes emerging in particular period…

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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Oct 5, 2018

Madhumala — The Story: 1

There was a king who ruled a kingdom.

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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Apr 15, 2017

Charyā -Pada — thousand year old songs from Eastern India — Part 2

Let’s read some more translation of those age-old Charyās. I did not translate with original meaning in mind, neither depending on Munidatta’s interpretation made in 12–13th century. To me, they carry poetic value…

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Kathakali Mukherjee in Bengal through Literature

Mar 4, 2017

Bengali — the endonym of Bangla

When did Bengali emerge as a language? History books speak of heroes emerging in particular period…

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An effort to capture literary history of Bengal since its inception — presenting an overview of the geography and its people

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