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Bathing and Hygiene
Depiction of bathing and women's hygiene in historical texts and sculptures.

Status of Women
Article discussing the status of women in medieval Deccan; includes topics on temple-women, institution of marriage, sati, and adultery.

Who was Buddha?
A brief biography of Gautam Buddha and introduction to his important teachings.

Avatars of Lord Vishnu
A Listing of the ten manifestations of Lord Vishnu with pictures and links.

Exploits of Krishna
Depiction of life of Lord Krishna in Indian art and mythology; includes a number of pictures from Krishnaleela.

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House of Pictures
Photographs and Paintings


A Three Headed Mythological Figure Rides a Lion
Illustration from Telugu text Ragamalika 		Extreme Rodeo - Riding a Lion
Shani and his Crow
Two Headed Deity Shani Rides a Crow

Lord Indra riding Iravat brings Parshwanatha home, much to the joy of the people
Mural from a Jain Muth, Sravanabelagola, 18th Century		 Homecoming of Jina Parshwanatha
Ganesh and his Mouse
Lord Ganesh rides his favorite mouse to earth
South Indian Illustration

Feeding of Lord Krishna
Mysore Traditional Painting, Shirali Museum		 Krishna Suckles Milk - Mysore Traditional Painting
Ganesh and his Mouse
Lord Ganesh rides his favorite mouse to earth
South Indian Illustration

The Lions from Sarnath, a monument from Ashoka period
This four-lion motif adorns the national seal of India.		 Ashokan edict of back to back lions
Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
Painting shows Buddha undisturbed by the evils and pleasures of life

Tibetan boy goes to fetch water for the monastery
 Education of a Buddhist Monk
Romance of the Elderly
The horny couple (Mudukana Maduve)

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