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Mahabalipuram
Photographs of the archaeological center of Mahabalipuram, that contains fine examples of Dravidan art and architecture.

Tiruppavai Illustrations
Tiruppavai illustrations are sublime spiritual art done in pen and ink, and conveying the profound devotion of Vaishnava faith.

The Alvars
The Alvars were the earliest saints of Tamilnadu who appeared soon after the Buddhist era on the Indian scene.

Meet Suryanath Kamath
Interview with historian Suryanath Kamath conducted in year 2000.

Vasco da Gama
Pictures of Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India in 1498 A.D.

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House of Pictures
Photographs and Paintings


A Style of the Saree
Illustration based on a medieval sculpture
Old Time Saree Fashions
Water Color Paintings
Flowers of Mysore
Water color painting by Mukta Venkatesh

Child Rearing in Medieval Karnataka
Social Life in Medieval Karnataka
Vegetables of India
Green Eggplant
A green variety of brinjal (gulla) grown on the Konkan coast

Shivaram Karanth the Genius
Photograph from Manohara Grinth Mala collection
Young Shivaram Karanth
Leather Puppets
Merry-Go-Around Puppets
During the performance it looks as if the man is chasing the woman!

Deity Annapurneswari
The village of Hornad, Chikkamagalur District
Tantric Goddess of Hornad
Outstanding Indian Women
Sharada Devi
Married to Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Sharada Devi became an active partner in his spiritual discoveries and a led a life being worthy of adulation and worship bestowed upon her.

Long Distance Walking
Tribals who cannot afford bus fare, take to long distance walking
Tribals of Madhya Pradesh
Erotic Paintings
Woman Relaxing her Man in Bed
Detail from a South Indian illustration. Notice the luxurious furniture depicted by 19th century artist

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