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Buildings of Bangalore
Pictures of some of the landmark buildings of Bangalore

The Puppeteers
Article on the traveling puppeteers of India, and their art; includes pictures of a number of painted leather puppets.

Bengali Theater
A brief history of stage in Bengal, including Tagore's influence on it.

The Chhau Dance
Article on a heroic dance performed in honor of sun god (Surya) that is prevalent in Bengal and Orissa

Appeasing God
An insider's guide to understanding the elements of devotion and faith in India; includes details of what the devotees do to earn divine favors.

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Woman Refills her Water-gun
Detail from a Rajasthani Painting		 Festival Sports of India
Holi Festival Celebrations
Depiction of Holi Festival in a Medieval Sculpture

Pulling the Temple Chariot
Detail from a temple sculpture, Bhatkal, 16th century A.D.		 Chariot Festival
Wooden Toy
Wooden Toy, Crafts Museum, Delhi

The Arguing Brahman
 Education in Ancient India
Jaina Education System
A Student-ascetic
Notice his stool to keep the textbook.

Gajendra Moksha
Page from an illustrated manuscript depicts a story from Bhagawata		 Elephant`s Prayer
Eternal Doorman
Temple Guard with Gun and Daggers
Detail of sculpture from Goa

Keertinath Kurtkoti (1925-2003)
Kurtkoti was an outstanding Kannada writer, critic and thinker		 Critic Kurtkoti
Medieval Social Life
Shepherd with Woolen Hood
Detail from a sculpture of Vijayanagar period

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