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Hoysala Temples of Belur
Kamat writes that the temples of Belur exhibit a joyous exuberance of fancy, scorning mechanical refrain. "All that is wild in human faith or warm in feelings is found portrayed in these temples".

Hoysala Dynasty
A brief note on the Hoysala dynasty that ruled parts of South India from 1000 A.D. to 1346 A.D. Includes discussion of their legacy in Indian art.

Hoysala Art
An introduction to Hoysala art and architecture.

Degrees of Vegetarianism
Some notes on what is considered as vegetarian food in India, and some reasoning behind those practices.

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Temple Guardian -- from a wall mural in Karnataka
 Wall mural of a Guardian
Parashurama represented in Kavi art
Parashurama represented in Kavi art

Lord Vishnu in Kavi Art
 Vishnu represented in Kavi art
Kamadhenu in Kavi Mural
Kamadhenu in Kavi Art

Encircling the prey
A hunting scene from a prehistoric cave in Central India		 A hunting scene from a prehistoric cave
Indra and his Vehicle
Lord Indra riding the Iravat, the eight trunked elephant
Mural from a Jain Muth, Sravanabelagola, 18th Century

Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
Painting shows Buddha undisturbed by the evils and pleasures of life		 Lord Buddha from a Sarnath painting
In Akbar`s Durbar…
A Courtier in Akbar's Durbar
Moghul Miniature Painting

From One Generation to Another
A mother teaches Rangoli to daughter		 Mother teaches Rangoli to daughter
Girl Belonging to Santal Tribe in Bengal
Born in poverty, raised in poverty….
A girl of Santal tribe covers herself in West Bengal

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