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Festival of Colors
The festival of Holi is celebrated in India by spraying colors on each other. Pictorial exhibition showing celebration of the Holi.

The Call of Yama
Discussion of death in Hinduism; includes answers to frequently asked questions, and proceedings of a Hindu funeral.

Introduction to Indian Culture
A grand introduction to the rich Indian culture through photographs, FAQs, and interviews; includes topics on dances, customs, and traditions.

God is Indian
India is the most religious country in the world. A profile of India's great religions, and influence of some of the foreign faiths.

Now and Then
Compare and contrast the lifestyle in India over the centuries.

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House of Pictures
Photographs and Paintings


An Example of a Jain Temple Architecture in Rajasthan
 Jain Temple, Udaipur
Chalukya Temple, Khajuraho
A Chalukya Temple, Madhya Pradesh

The Shwetambar (White Clad) Priests
Ranakpur Jain Temple		 Priests of Ranakpur Temple
Sandalwood Relief
Elephants in the Forest

An idol of Ganesh made with clay
 Idol of Ganesh
Ganapati in Stained Glass Artwork
Ganesh in Stained Glass
Artwork by Juan S. Rodriguez

Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833)
A Hindu reformer and visionary, Roy is considered by many as the father of modern India -- Oil painting by Atul Bose		 Oil Painting of Raja Ram Mohan Roy
Swami Sahajanandji
Sahajananda Swami (1781-1830)
Sahajanandaji was a prominent Vaishnava Saint from Gujarat
Illustration based on a 19th Century woodblock print

Made for Each Other -- The Dovey Couple
Bronze winged Doves (Chalcophas indica)		 The Dovey Couple
Cowrie (Kavade) Decorations of a Devotee
Given to God
Portrait of a Devadasi (temple woman)
Notice how she has decorated herself with cowrie shells.

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