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Interview with a Boy Ascetic
"Why did God create evil ?" -- Interview with a teenaged boy at Mayapur, West Bengal provides interesting perspectives on Communism, Naxalite Movement, and religion.

Ganesh Burde Centennial
Jyotsna Kamat pays tribute to her father Ganesh Burde on the occasion of his birth centennial.

Hindustani Music
A comprehensive lesson in learning to appreciate Hindustani classical music.

The Indian Kitchen
Photographic exhibition of diverse kitchens of India, and a commentary on the subtle stories they tell.

Handspun Cotton
The symbolism of wearing cloth made by human hands has historical and emotional connotations in India. A collection of pictures.

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Alan Octavian Hume
Founder of Indian National Congress		 A. O. Hume
German Scholar Mueller
Indologist Max Mueller (1823-1900)

Colors of Traditional Sarees
Stack of traditional eight yard sarees at Kamat Shop, Honavar		 Peacocky Sarees
Bazar Graphics
Woman Paints Pots

Indian Elephants
Detail from a package material		 Elephant Couple
Hair Styles of Karnataka
Medieval Hair Styles
Illustration based on period sculptures

Medieval Bathing
Woman washes her long hair as another brings a towel. 16th century sculpture from a Bhatkal temple		 Washing of Long Hair
Vehicle Worship in India
Hindus Worship Everything!
The signboard says "Place to Worship Cars"

Ten Headed, Twenty Armed King Rawana
Detail from a Kavi Art mural, Sri Rama Mandir, Honavar		 Twenty Armed Rawana
Bazar Graphics
A Call for Worship of Goddess
Eight armed goddess riding a tiger from a temple invitation, Mangalore

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