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The Konkani Language
Dr. K. L. Kamat traces the origins and development of the Konkani language.

Luxury Transport of Palanquins
The romance, utility, and the history of palanquins in India.

Women of India
Frequently asked questions and articles on the roles and status of women in India. Includes biographies, topics on {{Sati}}, widows, history and artifacts.

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.

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House of Pictures
Photographs and Paintings


Ablutions on the ghats by the Ganges River, Varanasi
Pilgrims washing away their sins in Ganga river
The Washing of Sins
The Half-Sari
The "Half-Saree"
The saree worn exposing the skirt was once a fashion

The Bimbal Fruit Bunch
Yard of Kamat Hermitage, Honavar
Bimbal Fruit
Prehistoric Carts
Varieties of Carts and Chariots found in Prehistoric Art
Illustration based on cave shelter paintings found in Central India

Ready for the Palate
Picture of a ripe and inviting Mango fruit
Tropical Mango Fruit
Into Vanaprastha
Potrait of an Elderly Man
Town of Nanjangud, 1984

Bride goes through ceremony called Chura and Maiya
Girlfriends prepare a bride for wedding.
Indian Wedding Traditions
Gandhi at Study
Gandhi at Study
Photograph shows a frail Gandhi engaged in correspondence at his hermitage

Folk Artist as Lord Krishna
Artist decorated to play the role of Lord Krishna duing a Dottata performance
The Doddata Folk Artist
Decorated Entrance
Peacock Doorway Inside City Palace
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan

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