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Indian Archaeology
Topics on Archaeology of India; including guides to sculptures, memorials, and historical artifacts.

Points to Ponder
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.

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House of Pictures
Photographs and Paintings


Sculpture of King Krishnadevaraya (?)
A sculpture of the Vijayanagara period shows a man in greeting; notice his elongated cap Kulavi. 		Medieval King Krishanadevdaraya
Absentee Marriage!
Wedding without the Bride
When Kamat went to attend this wedding, he discovered that there was no bride! Absentee marriages are quite common in some Muslim communities of India.

Clouds over Bhagirati River
The village of Plassey, West Bengal 		Clouds Over Bhagirati
Sand Sculpture
Ephemeral Dirt Sculpture Erected by a Beggar

Krishna Kills Bakasura
Sculpture shows an episode from Bhagawata where child Krishna tearing apart the evil crane Bakasura. tearing apart the evil crane Bakasura.		 Killing of the Crane Demon
Sham. Ba. Joshi
Portrait of Kannada Researcher S. M. Joshi
Shamba as he is known popularly, Joshi is a very important Kannada scholar of modern times

Decorating the Bride
A bride getting ready for the traditional Coorgi wedding 		Bridal Décor
A Buddhist Stupa
A Pre-historic Memorial
A Stupa identified by Dr. Wakankar in Central India

Women Playing Holi
A 16th century sculpture from Bhatkal 		Exchanging Colors
Women Swinging a Cradle
Women Entertaining an Infant
Detail from a 19th century illustration

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