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Anonymous No More
Kamat's letter to son Vikas on how his anonymous private life has been stirred up by a television interview.

Dalit Saint Peddi
Biography of medieval Veerashaiva saint Urilinga Peddi and why his kind is rare in the caste ridden Indian society.

Promise Literature
The Vachana literature of Veerashaiva saints is full of beauty and inspiration.

Castes of Ramayana
A complete list of professions mentioned in Ramayana provides insight into the caste system of India.

The Virashaivas
Section on the Virashaiva community explores the history, heritage of followers of revolutionary sage Basaveshwara.

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Photographs and Paintings


Sage Basaveshwara who founded the Lingayat cult in 12th century
Basaveshwara made the path of salvation available to all sections of the society, even to those condemned by the caste system (janitors, prostitutes), by teaching them the path to God through their vocation.
King-Saint Basavanna
Devotion in India
The Faith Makes The Man
A devout man offering prayers to an idol

Dr. R. K. Narayan (1906-2001)
Narayan, the most famous of English writers from India, passed away this week (May 13, 2001).
R. K. Narayan
Gandhi the Miracle Worker
"But He Carried Their Burden of Their Sorrows"
Religious violence broke out in Bengal on the eve of Indian independence. Gandhi the Prophet toured the areas, fasted, prayed, and miraculously brought peace to Bengal.

Sir William Jones (1748-1794)
William Jones pioneered the formal study of India, and the field of Indology
The Father of Indology
Multi-purpose Wheels
Multi-purpose Wheels

Earliest Symbol of Genitalia Worship?
The earliest "Linga" found in Mohenjadero remains which dates to 3000 B.C. It has a great resemble to human penis and different parts could be identified.
Genitalia Worship
Sahasralinga Ruins, Sirsi
One of a Thousand Lingas, Sahasralinga
River of Lingas near Sirsi.

Indian Postage Stamp Honoring Art of Jamini Roy
Painting by Jamini Roy
Painting by Jamini Roy
Horse Pulled Cart - Painting by Jamini Roy
One can see dramatic influence of Bengali folk art in Roy's paintings

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