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The Mahales of Honavar
A junked copper inscription reveals the genealogy of a once prominent family and explains the root of a local tradition.

The Christians of Karavali
Kannada language article on the Konkani speaking Christians of Indian West Coast

History Potpourri
Social and political history of India; includes history of freedom struggle, history of drinking, history of education, dynasties, and religious movements

Pioneers of Indology
We remember those who have enriched our lives through their mastery of the field of Indology and the Study of India

Inside Kamat Blog Engine
Notes on the implementation of SimplyBlog, a blog engine.

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Halakki Tribal Couple
Couple of Kuppa Gowda and Gowdati, Honavar
A Halakki Couple
Feast of the Asuras
Demons Engaged in a Feast
19th century illustration from Sougandhika Parinaya depicts a drinking scene.

Veerashaiva Girl with Ash on Forehead
Shastry Chawl, Dharwad
Lingayat Girl with Ash
Medieval Car Festival
A Medieval Car (Chariot) Festival
Paintings depicting contemporary social life are an invaluable resource to students of history. Notice how this medieval chariot resembles a modern one in Car Festivals of India.

The Happy Fisherman
A naked boy with freshly caught ray fish
Naked Fisherboy
The Feedback System
Man Feeds the Fields in Hoogoppalu
The Ritual of Feeding Grains to Plants is Practiced in Malnad Region of Karnataka

Idol of Goddess Kali
Idol of Goddess Kali
Hiryoung in Honavar, 2000
Hiryoung in Honavar
Notice the Kavi Art murals in the background. Sri Rama Mandir Temple, December 2000

The Lone Tusker
This elephant apparently lost his left tusk in a fight for a partner
Elephants of India
Iyengari Brahmins
Brahmins at a Game of Cricket
Boys playing Cricket in temple premises

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