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Hindu Sacraments
An introduction to the traditional Hindu sacraments helps understand many of the rituals of Hinduism in practice today.

Timeline of Hinduism
Timeline of important periods in the development of Hindu philosophy, including important reformers, and movements.

Nature as God
Role of natural elements like wind, water, fire, and rocks in Indian life.

Bazaar Graphics
Assortment of folk graphics found in Indian markets, packaging, posters, and campaigns.

Indian Weaponry
Collection of weapons depicted in ancient Indian paintings, artifacts, and sculptures.

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Photographs and Paintings


Portrait of Puttanna Kangal
Kanagal was an outstanding Kannada cinema director.
Puttanna Kanagal
A.K. Ramanujan
Portrait of A. K. Ramanujan
Himself a well known scholar, Ramanujan translated some great Kannada and Tamil works to English. Picture from Manohara Grintha Mala Collection

Obscure Erotica
An avid student of Indian art will discover erotica in strangest and most obscure of places. Shown above is a panel from the holy temple chariot of Nanjangudu.
Erotic Carving on Chariot Panel
Prehistoric Zoo
Migrating Herd
Prehistoric cave painting from Adamgad

Boy with a spear pierced though his cheek
Picture shows a boy in trans demonstrating his devotion by bodily injuring himself
Fulfilling a Vow via Body Injury
Ancient Life Depicted in Sanchi Sculpture
Social Themes Depicted in the Sculptures of Sanchi
Detail from a sculpture on a stupa of Sanchi

Homeward Bound
Silhouette of a bullock-cart carrying two men
Village Silhouette
India`s Street Culture
Drum Vendor from Uttara Pradesh
Picture of man selling drums in Bangalore streets

A Toy Horse made with Copper
Metallic Crafts of India
Teacher Shankaracharya
Adi Shankaracharya

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