Hodge-podge of History, Mystery, and Diversity of India (and lots of pictures)

Nudi-Siri caught up with Vikas Kamat about Kamat's Potpourri, Internet, and Artificial Intelligence

If You have not Read them, they are New to you!

Classical Dance of Kuchipudi
Kuchipudi is a classical South Indian dance form blending graceful movement, expressive storytelling, and devotional themes, rooted in Telugu traditions and performed to Carnatic music.

Kamats' Books
Fulltext all of Kamats (Jyotsna Kamat and Krishnanand Kamat) books are now available online.

Sports of Vijayanagar Empire
Research paper on the sports and pastimes prevalent in the Vijayanagar empire.

Cricket Craze of India
Cricket is certainly India's pastime. A series of pictures of common people engaged in the game of Cricket.

Swami Vivekananda & Ramakrishna Mission
Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Mission has had a profound impact on Indian society and were instrumental in renewing Hindu Vedantic Philosophy

Doors and Windows of India
A collection of common and uncommon door designs and window designs from India.

The Role of Gold
Article describing the importance of gold in Indian culture explores the reasons for the "gold craze" in India.

The Voice Behind the Voices
Tribute to Jyotsna Kamat in "Star of Mysore" after her transfer from Mysore Akashavani.

My Golden Days in All India Radio
Article written on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of All India Radio Station, Bengaluru.

History of Srirangapatna
Description of Srirangapatna as described in Kannada classsic Kanthirava Narasarajavijaya.

Newly Added Pictures

Rama Kills Rawana
Hanumant Temple, Honavar

Burning of Pandava Palace

Five Headed, Ten Armed Ganesh

Krishna Preaches Arjuna
Detail from a painted leather puppet

Exchanging "sweets" at their wedding.

Shilabalika of Belur
Finely carved Hoysala period sculpture

Ghatotkacha, Son of Bhima

Portrait of Aravind Shanbhag
See: Sanskrit Scholar

Gandhi with Congress Leaders

Offering of "Tarpan"
The person performing "tarpan" pours water through the hands while reciting the names or invoking the ancestors, symbolically offering them sustenance and respect.

Soldiers and their Horses
Detail from a Sibi temple painting