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Socialist Posters of India
Exhibition of Posters of Socialist Movements in India, from V.N. O'key Collection.

Operation Bluestar
The background, operation, and the aftermath of military action in Amritsar in 1984, and a turning point in contemporary Indian history.

Kannada Journalism
A comprehensive list of writers, journalists, editors, and publishers who contributed to literary journalism in Kannada language.

Havyak Brahmins
Article on the Havyak Brahmin community includes community's history, prominent leaders and community's contributions.

The Sepoy Mutiny
The ''Sepoy Mutiny'' is a remarkable event in Indian history, marking the end of the Mogul empire and sealing India's fate as a British colony.

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House of Pictures
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The Ishwara Lingam
It symbolizes the union of cosmic powers of Shiva and his lover Uma, and is widely worshipped in India
Genitalia Worship
Lord Ganesh in a Floral Rangoli
Lord Ganesh in a Floral Rangoli

A Traditional South Indian Dancer with Flower Decorations
Makeup of a Dancer
Ellora Cave Complex
Three Storied Buddhist University
Ruins of Ellora in Maharashtra

Man Fondles Two Women on a Swing
Mysore Traditional Painting
Two is Better than One!
Energy Chakras of Humans
The Muladhara Chakras in the Human Body
Six wheels (chakras) are identified. It is believed that the body is activated when the Shakti traverses through the chakras to unite with Shiva.

Lord Krishna rides Garuda, the king of birds
Riding a Borrowed Vehicle
Girl paints Alpana in front of the door, Calcutta
Girl paints Alpana in front of the door, Calcutta

Woman selling flower garlands
Buying flowers on a daily basis is a long tradition in India. Flowers are used for makeup as well as for worship
The Garland Vendor
Iyengari Brahmins Playing Cricket
Brahmins at a Game of Cricket
Boys belonging to Iyengar community playing Cricket in temple premises

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