“Tamil Nadu, Dravidian cult and the role of missionaries -Sandeep Balakrishna”, Bharata Bharti, November 07, 2025
“The most powerful challenge to the stranglehold of Dravidianism in Tamil Nadu has largely emanated from non-institutional forces-from a combination of passionate individuals and from disparate groups concerned with the very survival of Sanatana culture in Tamil Nadu. The emergence of the Internet and social media as the modern public square has not only intensified the challenge but has also made serious dents in the Dravidian citadel. Sandeep Balakrishna
The ancient hill shrine of Sholingur still upholds its sanctity as one of the 108 Divyadeshams and is the home of the sacred Yoga Narasimha Swamy Temple atop its peak
As we ascend the steep steps, we’re confronted with a melee of monkeys, whose population perhaps rivals the human inhabitants of the town. Their greedy focus is steadfast on the offerings of fruit and coconuts that the devotees take with them. Woe begone if the devotee’s attention weans for even a fraction of a second. The term “pressure tactics” acquires a wholly new meaning on those steps…….”
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