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Begging Profession in India
Kamat on why people beg in India, their modus operandi, their social and love life. He wonders whether feeding the beggars keeps the profession alive

What is Kamat's Potpourri?
What this site is about, people behind it, frequently asked questions, what is new, old and next.

Ask Gandhi
Get an insight into the complex mind of Mohandas K. Gandhi through questions and researched answers.

So is it Gandhi or Churchill?
Two great men. Who is greater? You decide.

Old Time Parties
Drinking habits of men and women of Karnataka as described in medieval texts and sculptures.

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Krishna and the Witch Putana
Painted temple art, Venugopal Temple, Malleswaram
Killing of Putana
Pumpkin Hat
Man in Pumpkin hat

Man in Pumpkin hat
Pumpkin Hat
Women of India
A Woman Belonging to Halakki Tribe

Indian Woman Hand-washing the Clothes
Woman Handwashing Clothes
Himalayan Laborors Carrying Hay
Himalayan Labourers, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Hearty Smile of a Nawayati Muslim Lady
Village of Herangadi, Uttara Kannada
Konkani Muslims
Mysore Traditional Painting
Lord Indra Riding His Eight Trunked Elephant, Airavat
Jaina mural, Shravanabelagola, 19th century

Brahman Priest, Goa
Konkani Brahmin Priest
Snake Charmer
Snake charmer, sculpture from Bhatkal temple
Circa 14th century

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