Pushtimarg Studies

10/09/2023

A few English language resources for the study of Pushtimarg

Several people have recently asked me what resources I read to understand Pushtimarg as an academic subject. Some have asked what I books I use as references for my research papers and books. In this post I share a few links to resources I have either read or aspire to read.

31/08/2023

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In the vibrant tapestry of 15th-century undivided India, Thatta emerges as the stage for an extraordinary tale of belief and devotion in 'Footprints of Faith'. This captivating saga follows the journey of Narayandas Lohana who is graced by the great 'bhakti' master Vallabhacharya. As part of a sacred tradition of ancient India, the master bestows him with his footprints made with crimson turmeric. Amid trials and self-discovery, Narayandas sets out on a quest for connection with the divine and compassion towards fellow Vaishnavas, a tale that resonates across time.

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07/07/2023

Translation of an Ashtachaap poetry in Narthaki.com - India's online dance magazine

https://narthaki.com/info/articles/art529.html

Article - Poem by Nandadas - Translated by Kiran Java

04/12/2022

8 December 2022

04/12/2022

Coming soon 8 December 2022

27/11/2022

Barhapeedam Natavaravapu shloka (SB 10.21.5) English translation and Kathak presentation.
Kathak dance: Kiran Java
Vocals: Trupti Shanghvi
Choreography: Guruji Dr. Pt. Nandkishore Kapote
Flute Score: Goswami Shri Nived bava
Illustration: Harish Karani
Studio: Natanam Performing Arts Studio

Kathak Classical Dance presentation on Barhapeedam naṭa-vara-vapuḥ Shloka from the Srimad Bhagvat Canto 10 Chapter 21 Verse 5Kathak dance: Kiran JavaVocals: ...

19/10/2022

Shri Goverdhan ki Rahiye Tarheti

Harirayji (Rasik Pritam) describes his moments in Braj and sings to his Lord Girdhari ji whilst at Jaisalmer. Devotional Spiritual and Haveli Sangeet.

05/08/2022

Launching Soon!
The Song Of The Mughal Queen by Kiran Java - the untold story of Taj Begum and her tryst with Krishna as Shrinathji

05/08/2022

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07/07/2022

One of the greatest pakhawaj players of his time, Pt. Pushottamdas ji of Nathdwara was the son of maestro Pakhawaji Pt. Ghansyham ji (author of the Mridang Sagar text). Today, on his birth anniversary, the Ministry of Culture Government of India and Sangeet Natak Akademi remember Purshotam das ji's esteemed contribution to art & culture. Jai Ho!

01/07/2022

जेश्री जगन्नाथ हरि देवा ॥
रथ बैठे प्रभु अधिक बिराजत जगत करत सब सेवा
Shri Gusainji Shri Vitthalnath had started the tradition of placing Shri Thakurji in a Rath after he visited the festival at Shri Jagganath ji
Then began the tradition of regaling Shri Thakurji with appropriate kirtans by the Ashtasakhs which are sung to this day at homes and havelis such as

MAIYYA mein Rath baith dolongo and others

30/06/2022

Did Surdas Perform the Bhāgavata-purāṇa? a research article by John Stratton Hawley. Interesting!

Examining materials from early modern and contemporary North India and Pakistan, Tellings and Texts brings together seventeen first-rate papers on the relations...