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Pictorial Tour of India
Colorful and stunning images of India culled from Corel Professional Photos, elaborately indexed and cross-referenced.

Corbis Collection
Gallery of rare and historic pictures donated by Corbis - Bettmann.

Everyday Bhatkal
Research paper on depiction of everyday life in a 16th century temple sculptures of Bhatkal town.

Food Habits of Vijayanagara Times
Research paper explores the food habits of Indians during the Vijayanagar times, using references in period literature, archaeology, and travelogues.

Preceptors of Medieval Karnataka
Brief biographies of great medieval gurus Vadiganghala Bhatta, Somesvarabhattopadhyaya, Achalaprakasasvami and Vamashakti.

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Photograph of J.F.Fleet
Fleet extensively surveyed Indian inscriptions and dated the period of the Guptas. He set up a standard for the publication process of inscriptions of India, which is followed even today.		 Epigraphist Fleet
Itched Kavi Decor
Hindu Designs around an Old Temple Door
Itched Kavi art around a temple. Konkan coast

North Indian Thali
 A North Indian Meal
Indian Jewelry
Antique Silver Jewelry
In India it was common to melt silver and gold coins to make jewels. Sometimes the coins were left intact (as shown).

Scooter Riding in India
For old times' sake, I always make it a point to ride the scooter in India. It reminds me of my youth.		 The Kinetic-Honda
Jim Corbett
Edward James Corbett (1875-1955)
Corbett's famous works include "Man-eaters of Kumaon". A national park in India is named after him.

Hindu Pontiff of a Konkani Sect
Pandurangashram Swamiji (1863 - 1915) of Shirali Muth		 Pandurangashram Swamiji
Jaipur Painting
Maharaja Durga Das
Jaipur school of painting, Rajasthan, 18th century A.D.

Portal and Door of a Home
Jaipur, Rajasthan. Notice embeded portraits of Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose in the inner arch		 ``Gokul Bhavan`` Home
Shop of a Rajasthani Craftsman
Buying Embroidered Decorations
Jaipur market, Rajasthan

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