On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I made a drawing of Ganesha writing down the events of the Mahabharata with his broken tusk while trying to keep up with Veda Vyasa's narration of the events. It is my favourite story explaining why Ganesha has only one tusk and I enjoyed making this drawing. Hope you guys like it too!!
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"Shadows of History: Brahminical Influence and India's Struggle for Freedom"
Jai Bhim to all.
The conflict often mischaracterized as the initial struggle for independence against the British in 1857 was actually triggered by British violations of traditional Manu laws. This included punishment of Brahmins, erosion of Brahmin authority, and expanded opportunities in education and employment for Shudras.
In response, figures like Tantia Tope, a Konkani Brahmin, collaborated with other prominent Brahmins to strategize. With the nominal leadership of Bahadur Shah Jafar, figures like Nana Saheb, Jhansi Lakshmi Bai, and Sadashiba Rao Peshwa prepared for conflict.
The British, understanding the plot, suppressed the rebellion, targeting Brahmins and placing a bounty on their heads. Many Brahmins went underground, disguising themselves as ascetics or Babas (eg. Saibaba).
The introduction of the Indian Penal Code in 1860 marked a seismic shift, departing from Manu laws by instituting uniform punishment regardless of caste. The IPC now mandated death for resistance to British rule.
For years, Brahmins waited, wary of British reprisal, much like during Buddha and Ashoka's era and later in the 19th century.
By 1875, Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj. Yet, Brahmins hesitated to act openly, fearing British retaliation.
In 1884, Bala Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandrapal founded Congress under the name Home Rule, appointing A.O. Hume as its first president.
Brahmins sought to temper British anger by signaling an alliance through Hume. Yet, the British saw through the ploy and dismissed it.
Later, Tilak assumed Congress presidency, realizing broader support was needed beyond Brahmins. He engaged with other community leaders, like Chhatrapati Sahu Maharaj and Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule, but faced skepticism.
Phule's seminal work "Gulamgiri" underscored the need to challenge Brahminical dominance even before British departure. Phule's ideas galvanized the Mulnivasi, leading to skepticism of Brahmin leadership.
The Ganesh Nimajjana Utsav, initiated by Tilak, sought to unify Indians under Brahmin auspices, catalyzing support for independence.
Previously, Shivaji's festival was Maharashtra's primary celebration. Phule's unearthing of Shivaji's legacy highlighted Brahminical opposition to Shudra rule. Annual events like Bhima Koregaon served as reminders of Brahminical treachery.
Brahmins leveraged festivals like Ganesh Nimajjana to suppress their history of exploitation, fostering religious unity and support for their independence movement.
Through strategic propaganda, they recast Shivaji as a symbol of Hindu self-respect, obscuring their own antagonism towards Shudras and Mulnivasis, currently trending as Hindu-Muslim clashes in the name of Hindutva.
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🛕 गणेश टेकरी - Ganesh Tekri #Nathdwara #Rajasthan
◉ टेकरी का अर्थ होता है पहाड़ी, अर्थात भगवान श्री गणेश की पहाड़ी।
◉ नाथद्वारा के सबसे प्राचीनतम मंदिरों मे से एक।
◉ पर्यटन स्थल, पिकनिक स्पॉट एवं व्यू पॉइंट के लिए प्रसिद्द।
◉ गणेश टेकरी मंदिर, *श्री कृष्ण सर्किल* के एकदम निकट है।
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I'm so excited for ragamala. I just learned about it this weekend, and only started listening to ragas earlier this year. But I love ragas so much. Just had a great ganesha chaturthi going to see ragamala and excited for navaratri :] rolling up to the function with "I <3 RAGAS" shirt so everyone knows I'm not playin
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