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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

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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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Feeding of Lord Krishna
Mysore Traditional Painting, Shirali Museum
Krishna Suckles Milk - Mysore Traditional Painting
Ganesh and his Mouse
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.
Ashokan edict of back to back lions
Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
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
Education of a Buddhist Monk
Romance of the Elderly
The horny couple (Mudukana Maduve)

Mask of Somana Kunita
Mask of Somana Kunita
Fortune Teller
The decorations of the fortune (kani) teller

The hinged horse dance (keelu-kudure)
The hinged horse dance
The devotee at Karaga
The devotee at Karaga (offerings to mother earth)

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