Dhaara

Dhaara Dhaara is a magazine publishing articles on India's culture and socio-political realities.

'Dhaara’ stands testimony to our initiative to make people aware of the various socio-political, cultural and historical realities of India. One of the two wings of our organisation, Project Dhaara qualifies as an online magazine, where writers and their editors endeavour to do justice and pen down the extravagant number of cultural topics that rest within the political boundary of India. We put f

orward our earnest effort to present our readership with an individualistic and distinctive approach on whatever topic we cover. It is important to break the shackles of stigmatisation and generalisation; and to capture what doesn’t meet the eyes too often. We are curious to fathom the old as well as the new, hoarding up topics ranging from the endangered Indian art forms to opinion pieces on recent political dynamics bothering the young nation. Our steadfastness and commitment to portraying the reality in its truest form, has made this an enriching and eye-opening experience for the writers. It made us look at India from a completely unconventional point of view, a more rational and truthful one. All the inner turbulence that we begin to experience when we become one with honest facts, is what we try to capture in our writings. Written after considerable research and a series of edits, our writers bring forth their best understanding on a topic. We also try to cover current events going on in the city, while some of the more unexplored nooks and corners also find mention in our articles. More than anything, what is most satisfactory to us is that this process of understanding the Indian civilisation since its inception, has made us closer to our own roots and instilled a sense of belonging and oneness with the nation in its entirety. The old relics of Delhi feel as much our own as the beach in Chennai and the sands in Kutch. We know where it’s coming from and we want the world to know about it as well. At the end, by making our works public, the ambition is to untangle the confusions around India and to demolish the prejudices and misconceptions that cloud its identity.

As a mute witnesser, the Bhidewada school situated in the city of Pune has emerged as a prominent edifice that was once ...
08/08/2024

As a mute witnesser, the Bhidewada school situated in the city of Pune has emerged as a prominent edifice that was once a pioneer in disseminating education for women at a time when they were relegated to household chores. Born from the unified efforts of the revolutionary couples, Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule on the ideals of promoting knowledge for social emancipation, the structure now lies in a complete state of dereliction. Unfolding the history of Bhidewada and delving deep into its prominence and present state, the author highlights another side of the freedom struggle that was inclined to social transformation against political change.

As a mute witnesser, the Bhidewada school situated in the city of Pune has emerged as a prominent edifice that was once a pioneer in disseminating education for women at a time when they were relegated to household chores. Born from the unified efforts of the revolutionary couples, Jyotiba and Savit...

Ruinous and dilapidated in condition, the graves that are situated inside the Nicholson Cemetery are the niches of a his...
30/07/2024

Ruinous and dilapidated in condition, the graves that are situated inside the Nicholson Cemetery are the niches of a history of Delhi that is often concealed in negligence and ignorance. The people who lay buried here and importantly the prominent instigator that is attached to the capture and subsequent massacre in Delhi during the unfolding of the Revolt of 1857, the site remains as a space of conflicting and painful memories. Through the article, the author explores the history of such spaces and the prominent death of John Nicholson, a violent imperialist who won Delhi for the British ascendancy.
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Ruinous and dilapidated in condition, the graves that are situated inside the Nicholson Cemetery are the niches of a history of Delhi that is often concealed in negligence and ignorance. The people who lay buried here and importantly the prominent instigator that is attached to the capture and subse...

From the Ṛigveda's Frog Hymn to the candid verses of Kṣemendra, laughter has been a timeless tool for critiquing power, ...
24/07/2024

From the Ṛigveda's Frog Hymn to the candid verses of Kṣemendra, laughter has been a timeless tool for critiquing power, religion, and society. This article delves into the vivid world of Hāsya Rasa, exploring Kṣemendra's bold and lucid satires that unapologetically exposed the vices and follies of Kashmiri society. Discovered in 1871, his works, including 'Kalavilasa' and 'Narmamālā,' showcase a keen eye for societal critique, from corrupt clerks to cheating gamblers. Kṣemendra's legacy as a social reformer through satire reverberates in the heart of Sanskrit literature.

From the Ṛigveda's Frog Hymn to the candid verses of Kṣemendra, laughter has been a timeless tool for critiquing power, religion, and society. This article delves into the vivid world of Hāsya Rasa, exploring Kṣemendra's bold and lucid satires that unapologetically exposed the vices and folli...

Alexander the Great's ambitious campaign into India left an indelible mark on the subcontinent, birthing a fusion of cul...
18/07/2024

Alexander the Great's ambitious campaign into India left an indelible mark on the subcontinent, birthing a fusion of cultures that reshaped India's artistic landscape. Greco-Buddhist art blossomed, blending the elegance of Classical Greece with the spiritual depth of Buddhism. From the Indo-Greeks to the Gupta Empire, this synthesis thrived, particularly in the

Alexander the Great's ambitious campaign into India left an indelible mark on the subcontinent, birthing a fusion of cultures that reshaped India's artistic landscape. Greco-Buddhist art blossomed, blending the elegance of Classical Greece with the spiritual depth of Buddhism. From the Indo-Greeks t...

Chyawanprash, an ancient Ayurvedic concoction, is a known Indian traditional medicine with rejuvenating and health-promo...
12/07/2024

Chyawanprash, an ancient Ayurvedic concoction, is a known Indian traditional medicine with rejuvenating and health-promoting properties. Its roots can be traced back to the Ṛgveda, where Sage Chyawan, the namesake of the elixir, played a pivotal role.

Chyawanprash, an ancient Ayurvedic concoction, is a known Indian traditional medicine with rejuvenating and health-promoting properties. Its roots can be traced back to the Ṛgveda, where Sage Chyawan, the namesake of the elixir, played a pivotal role.

In the bustling tapestry of Bombay, a tale unfolded that echoed with the fervour of protest; all in the name of 'man's b...
09/07/2024

In the bustling tapestry of Bombay, a tale unfolded that echoed with the fervour of protest; all in the name of 'man's best friend.' Wandering freely through the streets in the scorching heat of Bombay's summer days, these dogs were painted as wild and vicious, blamed for the spread of rabies. The solution proposed to curb the conundrum was an extension of the annual cull, sweetened by a reward of eight annas for each dispatched dog, enticing a new breed of bounty hunters. Excessiveness on the part of these dog killers was blamed on the negligence and carelessness of the government.

In the bustling tapestry of Bombay, a tale unfolded that echoed with the fervour of protest; all in the name of 'man's best friend.' Wandering freely through the streets in the scorching heat of Bombay's summer days, these dogs were painted as wild and vicious, blamed for the spread of rabies. The s...

The enigmatic tapestry of Indian history weaves a captivating narrative, and within its intricate threads, the Gupta Emp...
03/07/2024

The enigmatic tapestry of Indian history weaves a captivating narrative, and within its intricate threads, the Gupta Empire, illustrious and shrouded in mystery, lays claim to a compelling saga. Central to this historical riddle is the figure of Rāmagupta, a ruler who might have been of the Gupta dynasty during the 3rd to 6th centuries CE. Positioned as the eldest heir of King Samudragupta, Rāmagupta's tale unfolds with a tragic twist, as he is ousted by his better-known brother, Chandragupta II or Vikramaditya, to prominence. While historical inscriptions unequivocally affirm Chandragupta II's ascension, the temporal intricacies surrounding immediate succession remain shrouded in ambiguity. Literary and archaeological sources add to the mystery of Ramagupta and his absence in the official Gupta genealogies. Yet, the persistence of diverse references across India, spanning different epochs and regions, beckons a nuanced interpretation — a testament to the intricate dance between fact and fiction in the annals of Gupta history.

The enigmatic tapestry of Indian history weaves a captivating narrative, and within its intricate threads, the Gupta Empire, illustrious and shrouded in mystery, lays claim to a compelling saga. Central to this historical riddle is the figure of Rāmagupta, a ruler who might have been of the Gupta d...

This article offers a brief account on the workings of the Braille system that is remarkably one of the most powerful as...
30/06/2024

This article offers a brief account on the workings of the Braille system that is remarkably one of the most powerful assistive tools for the blind, while also exploring the many developments it has brought and the possibilities of its further expansion.


This article offers a brief account on the workings of the Braille system that is remarkably one of the most powerful assistive tools for the blind, while also exploring the many developments it has brought and the possibilities of its further expansion.

Despite the numerous barriers thrown in his way, a poor boy from a backward north Indian village demonstrates sheer pers...
25/06/2024

Despite the numerous barriers thrown in his way, a poor boy from a backward north Indian village demonstrates sheer persistence and fulfils his dream of becoming an IPS officer. Anurag Pathak's book, ‘12th Fail’ is a narration of Manoj Kumar Sharma's life journey and the many struggles he encountered.

Despite the numerous barriers thrown in his way, a poor boy from a backward north Indian village demonstrates sheer persistence and fulfils his dream of becoming an IPS officer. Anurag Pathak's book, ‘12th Fail’ is a narration of Manoj Kumar Sharma's life journey and the many struggles he encoun...

22/06/2024

One of the most intriguing traditional dances of India is Kathakali of Kerala. The dance portrays various myths and tales of different deities and demons. The performance is an art in itself and is followed by elaborate make-up, which is one of the core focuses of the dance. Though there can be gods and idealised men and women in their green and orange make-up, these Kathakali faces show us that people are usually a combination of varying traits as the dance drama showcases the intricate nature of humans through tales of gods and demons as we shall see throughout the article.


https://dhaaramagazine.in/2024/06/22/true-colors-of-the-mask-different-hues-of-kathakali/

New Delhi, the capital of India has evolved from many ancient cities as early as the Indraprastha in Mahabharat to the L...
19/06/2024

New Delhi, the capital of India has evolved from many ancient cities as early as the Indraprastha in Mahabharat to the Lutyens of British India. It has served an important and significant place for many generations and dynasties symbolizing power. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in his Convocation Address of the University of Delhi in December 1958, talked about the succession of glory and disaster and the unwavering spirit of Delhi to remain itself. Maybe better words cannot be found to describe this land of cities. Delhi has been a prominent place for the former dynasties. To know more about the tale of eight cities of Delhi read more into this article.
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New Delhi, the capital of India has evolved from many ancient cities as early as the Indraprastha in Mahabharat to the Lutyens of British India. It has served an important and significant place for many generations and dynasties symbolizing power. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in his Convocation A...

16/06/2024

The behaviour of a person is fabricated through their culture and transmission of it to further generations maintains its glory, cultural heritage and uniqueness. Most of the time, some practices and traditions escape from the outer attention and interference due to the geographical isolation of that location. Within this whole paradigm of uniqueness and revelation, the practice of polyandry acquires a special position in the sphere of cultural traditions of regions falling under the Himalayan belt and falling totally beyond the knowledge of the people, living far from the seclusion of this region. This article is particularly written by tracing and targeting a specific region of Jaunsar i.e. Bawar, which is located somewhere on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

https://dhaaramagazine.in/2024/06/16/bahupatitva-jajora-tradition-of-jaunsar-form-of-marriage-in-indian-mythology/

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