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Hidden underneath the contents of Kamat's Potpourri are some fascinating pointers to life's most difficult questions. Some are the opinions of sages and saints, and some are those of the most common people you will find on the streets of India

Gypsies of India
Section on the nomadic tribes of India, known as Lambanis.

The African Connection
Feature on the Indo-African nexus over the centuries. Includes pictures of the {{Siddi}} community.

Islam in India
Topics on history and influence of Islam in India. Includes monuments, art, and personal anecdotes.

Kamat's Animals
Real, imaginary, and holy Animals from India. Includes elephants, tigers, birds, insects, and other fantastic creatures.

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Tribals Making a Headgear
Painting from the Tribal Museum Collection, Bhopal		 Tribals of Madhya Pradesh
Mythological Creature
Celestial Creature in Kavi Art
Detail from a monochrome temple mural

Terra-cotta Icons from Banavasi
 Banavasi Artifacts
Man with Wife and Child
Sixteenth Century Family Picture
Detail from a temple sculpture, Bhatkal, 16th century A.D.

A Member of Wodeyar Royal Family
Detail from a painting belonging the royal family of Mysore		 Portrait of a Princess (?)
Ash on Forehead
Painted Forehead of a Shaivaite Man
Vibhuti or sacred ash is applied to the forehead by many devotees in India

The Village of Keertigadde, Uttara Kannada
 Keertigedde Lake
Kamat in his Scientific Photo Lab.
Photograph of Kamat in his Lab. taken by a customer
Photograph by Dr. K. Somashekar, 1973

Horse Pulled Taxi
Known as tongas, horse pulled taxis were a popular mode of transport during the 20th century India		 Picture of a Tonga and Driver
Swamiji of Pejawar Engrossed in Study
Learning as a Lifetime Process
Photograph shows a Hindu pontiff looking up a reference

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