The Timeless Theater
An Archive of Indian Life, Culture, and History
First Online: April 02, 2000
Last Updated: November 16, 2024
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| History of Srirangapatna Description of Srirangapatna as described in Kannada classsic Kanthirava Narasarajavijaya. | Remembering Artist Shuddhodana Jyotsna Kamat remembers a visit to the home-gallery of Mysore artist M.J. Shuddhodana. |
| Bhikaji Cama and the Indian Tricolor The incredible story of Madam Bhikaji Cama and the first unfurling of India's national flag. | Freedom Fighters of Karnataka In fighting for freedom of India, these leaders in fact fought for unification of Karnataka. |
| Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Biography of Subhas Chandra Bose, a revolutinary leader of India. | Martyrdom of Sardar Bhagat Singh Translated radio feature on the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh. |
| Who is God? Warrior Arjuna, during the Mahabharat war is supposed to have asked Krishna on his identity. Click for Krishna's answer. | Konkani Food Pictures of Konkani delicacies, recipes; see raw materials and tools used in Konkani cooking. |
| The Virashaivas Section on the Virashaiva community explores the history, heritage of followers of revolutionary sage Basaveshwara. | Promise Literature The Vachana literature of Veerashaiva saints is full of beauty and inspiration. |
| Dalit Saint Peddi Biography of medieval Veerashaiva saint Urilinga Peddi and why his kind is rare in the caste ridden Indian society. | Anonymous No More Kamat's letter to son Vikas on how his anonymous private life has been stirred up by a television interview. |
| Republic Day Devoid of significance, Republic Day in India is just another day not to go to school or work | Study of Lepakshi Sculptures A careful study of sculptures of Lepakshi shows the lifestyle of common people in India at that time. |
 Amriteshwara TempleAll the Hindu mythologies come alive in this lesser known Hoysala temple of Tarikere town. | Queen Abbakka of Ullal Italian traveler Pietro Della Valle's account of Abbakka, a 16th century ruler of a small province in India. |
| Introduction to Kamat.com Kamat's 1997 introduction to Kamat's Potpourri Website. It narrates the spirit and idea behind the website. We hope we have lived up to it! |  Indian FacesPhotographer Kamat narrates the stories of capturing some memorable portraits of Indian women. |
| Muslims for Free India Article narrates the contributions of Muslims during India's freedom struggle against the British. | Timeline of Human Development A timeline of human development can be constructed based on the artwork the early man has left behind. |
| Shivaram Karanth Profile of Shivaram Karanth, a multi-faceted genius of the 20th century. | State of Mizoram Information on the mountainous, land-locked state of Mizoram in northeast India. |
 Vasco da GamaPictures of Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route to India in 1498 A.D. | Meet Suryanath Kamath Interview with historian Suryanath Kamath conducted in year 2000. |
| Mahabalipuram Photographs of the archaeological center of Mahabalipuram, that contains fine examples of Dravidan art and architecture. | M.F. Husain Maqbool Fida Husain is perhaps India's most famous artist of modern times. His flair for bold colors and bolder themes have made him quite controversial as well. |
| Rag Pickers of India Article on the poor people of India who pick trash for a living; includes many moving photographs. | Anglo-Indian Community A brief article on the bi-racial community of India who are descendants of ruling British and local Indians. |
| Kamasutra Sex Positions A gallery of sexual positions depicted in Indian murals, sculptures, and poetry. | The Sepoy Mutiny The ''Sepoy Mutiny'' is a remarkable event in Indian history, marking the end of the Mogul empire and sealing India's fate as a British colony. |
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