Hodge-podge of History, Mystery, and Diversity of India (and lots of pictures)
- Remembering Kamat Couple
AnthoBLOGy -- Dec 20, 2024 - Kumta Town in the 1930s
Amma's Column -- Feb 23, 2019 - Kharvis of Coastal Karnataka
Aperture Photo Blog -- Feb 11, 2011 - How Liar Subraya became Guessing Subraya
Stories from India -- Feb 12, 2010 - Kannada Blog -- Kamat Kannada Blog
If You have not Read them, they are New to you!

Chronology of the Mogul dynasty, including important kings, the span of their kingdoms, and period artifacts. Includes references and links.
The Ants and I
Kamat narrates his experiences of living with ants in a rural town of West Bengal.
The Muslim Girls and I
Essay on the subtleties of caste and religion, of boys and girls, and the gap in between.
A Konkani Book of 1904
Digital scan of a rare Konkani book containing Konkani renditions of Purandaradasa's devotional songs.
India Trip 2005
Notes, anecdotes and pictures of Vikas Kamat's India trip during the year 2005.
India Trip 2006
Pictures and tales of visit to India during February of 2006.
Jog Falls, 1947
Kamat's adventure and photography began long before the www.kamat.com website.
Taj Mahal, 350
Enjoy these beautiful pictures of Taj Mahal on the famous building's 350th birthday.
How I wrote 'Gita-Rahasya'
Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak writes that "Gita does not preach renunciation". He says Gita preaches action, and asks everyone to study Gita for its philosophical beauty.
Welcome to India!
An introduction to the complexity and diversity of Indian society and culture.
Newly Added Pictures
![]() Dancer U. S. Krishna Rao Krishna Rao (1912-2005) was an expert Bharatanatyam dancer and a dance teacher. | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() N.K. Kulakarni, Kannada Writer Dharwad, August 2001 |
![]() The Smile Salute Tribute to Kamat Couple A tribute was paid to the Kamat Couple in a function on January 4, 2025 | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Jyotsna Speaking at a Kamat Memorial Function Seated from L to R (Shivanand Kalave, G.V.Hegde, H.V. Krishnamurthy, Kamala Hemmige) |
![]() Shyamala Ratnakumari Professor of History, Bengaluru, 2007 | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Kannada Writer Su. Ram. Ekkundi Subbanna R. Ekkundi |
![]() Portrait of Gudigar Devidas Shet Town of Honavar, Uttara Kannada, 1983 | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Writer Adya Rangacharya Adya Rangacharya, known as R.V. Jagirdar and later popularly known by his pen name Sriranga, was an Indian Kannada writer, actor and scholar. |
![]() Waiting Fishing Boats The Island of Mallikurve in Uttara Kannada | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Invitation of Kannada Sahitya Sammelan Kamat presided over this literary function -- perhaps the only time he did! |
![]() Kim in Cubbon Park Bengaluru, Year 2007 | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() A Function at Kamat Library |
![]() Monolithic Ganesh Idol | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Lord Ganesh in Indian Art |
![]() Idol of Lord Ganesh | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Idols of Elephant Headed Ganesh |
![]() Ganapati Festival | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Annual Welcome to Lord Ganesh Ganesh Chaturthi Festival |
![]() Bal Gangadhar Tilak Portrait in India ink by V.N. O'key | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() Front pose of Lord Ganesh Ganesh riding a rat |
More New Contents
- How the Mourning Turned into a Celebration - Article
- Tribute to Kamats by N. Gayathri - Article
- Introduction to Kamat Samsmarane Function - Article
- Gurumukhi Language - Article
- The Roce Function - Article
- Vedaratnam Pillai - Biography
- Ravindra Kalakshetra - Article
- India During the 14th Century - Index
- Town of Hukkeri - Article
- Hori Habba or Celebration of Bull Festival - Article
- Guru Angad Dev - Article
- The Helava Community - Article
- The Kasturi Kannada Monthly - Article
- The Taranga Weekly - Article
- The Karmaveera Weekly - Article
- Calendar Art - Index
- Badaganadu Brahmins - Article
- The Reverend Kittel Award, 2001 - Article
- List of Related Books - Index
- Ranking of Sites in Blog Portal - Article