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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.

50 Years of Kamat
Photographs marking the 50 years of amateur photography by humanist Krishnanand Kamat.

Indian Muslims
There are 180 million practicing Muslims in India. A photographic exhibit depicting a cross section of Indian Muslim communities; includes pictures of Daldis, Navayatis, and Islamic mystics.

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Photographs and Paintings


Detail from a Hero-stone
Circa 16h century. Madras Museum Collection.
Notice the long braid worn by the hero (to the left) 		Men`s Hairstyle, 16th Century
16th Century Art of Lepakshi
Eight Handed Lord Shiva
Detail from a mural in Lepakshi

Kannada Poet DVG
A rare photograph from N.M.K.R.V. College collection		 D.V. Gundappa
Indian Designs
A Geometric Design -- Hoysala Period
Detail from Amriteswara temple sclpture, Tarikere

Divesting of Draupadi
Detail from Hoysala period sculpture		 Mahabharat Depicted in Stone
Indian Housewife
Portrait of a Housewife
Portrait of a Konkani woman, Honavar

Saree Design
 Indian Design Elements
Tower of Nimishamba Temple
The Nimishamba Temple
On the banks of Kaveri river, near Srirangapattana, "Closed Eyed Parvati" is worshipped

Naga-Nagini - The Snakes in Embrace
Hoysala period sculpture, Belur		 The Snake Couple
Tribals of Madhya Pradesh
Tribal Youngster with Horn Decorartions

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