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Guest interviews
English
United States
23 episodes
since March 25, 2024
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What we call “Indian classical dance” today is actually a deep blend of Yoga, Tantra, and many classical art forms. At its heart, Indian dance carries a journey - from beauty and aesthetics to dissolution.  This conversation goes beyond dance and enters the world of education, parenting, and living…

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Shree Ji

Episode 7 of featuring Shree Ji.
In this conversation, Suhag Shukla shares her journey of connecting with her Hindu identity and culture as a first-generation immigrant. She reflects on the generational differences in understanding Hinduism, the challenges of cultural assimilation, and the founding of the Hindu American Foundation…
What makes a culture endure across centuries? Dr. Sonal Mansingh speaks about Indian art forms and their transcendental nature. She shares her insights for the Indian diaspora and reminds us that culture is not an intellectual process but a lived experience.

Prem Joshua

Episode 4 featuring Prem Joshua
What is Baul? Far from being entertainment or folk music, Baul is a profound spiritual practice rooted in an ancient Bhakti Yoga parampara. Listen to Sri Ramachandra speak about the various spiritual paths across Bharat, his life and journey into sadhana, and the sacred land upon which Sanatan Sidd…

Anish Khare

This week we sit down with Anish Khare— architect, urban planner, photographer, columnist, and blogger. We discuss the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela as well as traditional architecture principles in both homes and temples.What challenges do NRIs face when moving abroad? How does Anish stay rooted in trad…

Janhvi Singh

How does a former "Gen-Z atheist" become the Heritage Fashion Icon of the year? Can our festivals, traditions, and the Bhagavad Gita find a place in the hearts of the next generation?Meet Janhvi Singh (@janhvsingh) a 20-year-old content creator devoted to sharing our precious culture. Recently hono…
The worship of the Divine Feminine was once widespread throughout the world across cultures and religions. Today, it is only in our culture that this vibrant tradition lives on in full exuberance.Sri V.V. Sridhar Guruji delves into the depth of Devi worship. He speaks about the differences between …
What happens when a sweet, visually-impaired teenage girl from Germany discovers Indian music, leading her to an internal world of devotion, bliss, and ecstasy?A new journey begins!Meet CassMae — musical prodigy from Germany. Guided by intuition and devotion, her deep insights into our culture are …
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