December 2024 – Academia Indica

Cultural Continuity: The Role of Caste, Gotras, and Kula Devas

Anjali Kanojia Dec 18, 2024

Roles in Society and Caste The dharmasastras are fundamental to Indian culture and civilization. The Brahmanic social ideology, or caturvarnasramadharma ("dharma of four varṇas and four stages of life"), shapes…

Culture Travelogue

The Divine Feminine and Indigenous Agriculture in Xochimilco

Anjali Kanojia Dec 1, 2024

Xochimilco is a day trip from the center of Mexico City. Away from bustling city traffic and sounds, one gets instantly immersed in Nature, where the Feminine seems to lead…

Anjali Kanojia, Ph.D.

Namaskaram. I am Anjali Kanojia, affectionately known as "Dr. K" by my students. As a Political Scientist, Author, Yoga instructor, and practitioner, I am passionate about education as the great equalizer. Join me on this journey as we delve into topics related to academics, Indology, transformation through travel, and the practical discipline of yoga, mysticism, and universality woven into diverse cultures worldwide. Connect with me @ProfKanojia and the social media links at the top right. Aum Swasti Astu.