Hindu Society
The Self-Contained Republic of Kelambakam and its Women
The fourth part of the series on Kelambakam describes the constitution of the village and gives a glimpse into the lives of its women.
Village of Kelambakam
The Extinction of the Sanatana Village Schoolmaster: A Glimpse into their Profound Lives
The daily routine and conduct of Nalla Pillai, the schoolmaster of Kelambakam offers an extraordinary glimpse into a one-man institution of nation-building, which has now become extinct.
Hindu Society
Vignettes from Life in Kelambakam: How Well Do We Know our Purohitas?
A heart-warming and profoundly moving picture of the routine and lifestyle of the Purohita of Kelambakam. Such exalted people lived in flesh and blood just a century ago throughout India. This essay beautifully expounds the reason they commanded such reverence.
Cultural Destruction
Life in an Indian Village: The Story of Kelambakam
Excerpts from an 1891 book describing the profound social life of the 11th century village of Kelambakam located between Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram.