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Elephants of Mysore
Interesting anecdotes and history of the majestic elephants employed during Dasara festivities of Mysore.

Indian Painting
A large collection of paintings from India shows representative styles, themes, and techniques.

Contemporary History of India
Topics on contemporary history of India (post 1980), including Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Operation Bluestar, the Plague and outsourcing boom

Mysore Portraitures
Portraits of leading citizens of Mysore kingdom commissioned by the ruler in the 19th century, provide lots of clues into period fashions, governance, and administrative posts.

Builders of Karnataka
On the occasion of the 50 years of forming the state of Karnataka, we remember those responsible for unification the language and the region.

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House of Pictures
Photographs and Paintings


Fireworks during Deepavali Festival
 Diwali Fireworks
Outstanding Indian Women
Rani Rasmani
Rani Rasmani built the Kali temple at Dakshineshwar

Rituals During a Home Construction Ceremony
Picture of Mrs. and Mr. Jeppu Satish Rao 		The Bhoomi Puja
Tea Gardens
Tea Gardens, Tamil Nadu

Proceedings of Vivaha Ritual
 The Vivaha Samskara
Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi (1944-1991)
Rajiv was a commercial pilot turned politician, became the prime minister of India after the assassination of Indira Gandhi, his mother.

Ten Headed Rawana
Detail from a Kavi Art mural, Southwest India		 Rawana in Indian Art
Suicide Memorials
Mahasati Stone
A memorial stone at Bhojpur, Central India

Priest at Shiva Temple, Bhojpur
 Bhojpur Priest
The Diverisity of India
Caricature Showing the Diverisity of India

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