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The Indian Kitchen
Photographic exhibition of diverse kitchens of India, and a commentary on the subtle stories they tell.

Handspun Cotton
The symbolism of wearing cloth made by human hands has historical and emotional connotations in India. A collection of pictures.

The Pallavas
Article on the art and architecture of the prominent Pallava dynasty that rules South India from 4th to 9th centuries CE.

Research on Tamilnadu
A regularly maintained archive of research papers focusing their research on Tamilnadu, and Tamil studies.

The Deccan Plateau
Known as the Dravida land, the four states of South India offer a marked cultural and literary experience from that of the North.

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Photographs and Paintings


The Kavi (Indian Red) Turban of Swami Vivekananda
 Philosophical Headgear of Vivekananda
Turban and Topi
Typical Headgear worn by Sikhs and Muslims in India
From an advertisement of the Parle Company

The Turayi Headgear of a Halakki Tribal
The Turayi is worn only on festival occasions		 Festive Headgear of a Halakki Farmer
Tilak`s Turban
Tilak's Maharashtrian Turban Popular during 18th-19th centuries

Quilted Hat of a Vijayanagar Nobleman
From a 14th Century Painting		 Quilted Kulavi of Medieval Times
Homeless Man`s Cap to Keep Warm
The worn out cap of a homeless man

Rumal of a Farmer in Karnataka
For the have-nots, any piece of long cloth can serve as a rumal		 Colorful Rumal of a Farmer
Cave Painting of a Group Dance
A Group Dance of the Native Man
From a pre-historic Cave Painting in Central India

Intricately Carved Sculpture of a Dancer, Belur
 Dancer from a Hoysala Sculpture
Dancer from a Hoysala Sculpture
A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period

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