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Temples on Wheels
Pictorial exhibition of the car festivals of India; some cars these!

God of Beginnings
Ganapati is a very popular deity among Hindus and is worshipped all over the world as the God of beginning.

Seductresses in Stone
The art and architecture of the Hoysala period in South India.

Kamat Meets Kamath!
Interview with eminent historian Suryanath Kamath

How Green Was My Valley
Relive the life in India before the Internet, television, cars, or telephones. 

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House of Pictures
Photographs and Paintings


Patel's Wife, Village of Bhanker
First Lady of Bhanker
Warrangal Museum
Ganesh Idol from Warangal Museum

The Bitter-gourd Vegetable
Bitter Gourd
A Post-dated Letter by Kamat
Dead Man Writing!
Kamat's post-dated letter to son Vikas about various Indian attire. The letter is dated 25th of Feb. 2002, but Kamat died on 22nd of Feb. 2002

Student at a Madrassa
Student at a Madrassa
Religious Jewelry
Ornately Decorated Rudrakshi Mala
The rich and powerful carried "Shiva Linga" in specially made golden pouches. This "Karendika" is attached to a "Rudraksha Mala".

"I have some nice beans for you."
Vegetable Vendor
Emerald Greens
Plant Galls on Cinnamon Leaves
The Kodachadri forest, Karnataka

Girl on Way to Fetch Water
Supportive Kids
Traditional Indian Woman
"Sumangali" -- Portrait of a Traditional Indian Woman
A vermilion mark on the forehead is considered to bring good luck.

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