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Gurukul days
What was it like to be educated in a Gurukul at the turn of the century? Oral history on the education of Gadiyaram Ramakrishna Sharma of Andhra Pradesh

Animals and Ancient Indians
Ancient Indians gave a great importance to nature, life and environment. They made deities out of animals and worshiped them. Kamat on animals of Indian mythology.

Begging Profession in India
Kamat on why people beg in India, their modus operandi, their social and love life. He wonders whether feeding the beggars keeps the profession alive

What is Kamat's Potpourri?
What this site is about, people behind it, frequently asked questions, what is new, old and next.

Ask Gandhi
Get an insight into the complex mind of Mohandas K. Gandhi through questions and researched answers.

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Photographs and Paintings

Feeding of Lord Krishna
Mysore Traditional Painting, Shirali Museum

Lord Ganesh rides his favorite mouse to earth
South Indian Illustration

The Lions from Sarnath, a monument from Ashoka period
This four-lion motif adorns the national seal of India.

Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
Painting shows Buddha undisturbed by the evils and pleasures of life

Tibetan boy goes to fetch water for the monastery

The horny couple (Mudukana Maduve)

Mask of Somana Kunita

The decorations of the fortune (kani) teller

The hinged horse dance (keelu-kudure)

The devotee at Karaga (offerings to mother earth)

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Folk Artists of Karnataka: Introduction and a List -- Introduction
Interview with an Ascetic -- Article
Oh ! Calcutta! -- Kamat goes to Calcutta -- Article
Banga Darshana - The Chhau Dance -- Article
A Brief History of West Bengal -- Article
Banga-Darshana -- Encounters in West Bengal -- Index

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