Kamat's Potpourri

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

 

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

The MoghulsWhen the Mogus Ruled. .
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 MahalTaj 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


A lady riding a palanquin on way to commit Sati
 The Sati Custom
The Beauty of Yana
On the way to Yana, Uttara Kannada

A woman of the Grameen Gouli community
 People of India
Jain Monuments of Karnataka
Deepa Sthambha (light-post) at Sanna Betta, Shravanabelagola

Eight armed god, Aihole, built in 450 A.D.
 Chalukyan Art
Rajasthan Picture Gallery
Grill work of doors and windows

The Rajasthan University building
 Rajasthan Picture Gallery
Jain Monuments
An icon of Parshwanatha

An Image of Pancha Parameshti
 Jain Monuments
Leather Puppets
A female entertainer -- leather puppet
(Picture hand-colored by K.L.Kamat)

Milk Extract (Khoa) Merchant
Santhal Community, Bastar 		Indian Street Culture
Classical Dance Pose
"Palm as a Mirror"
Darpana Sundari - a dance pose

A Chair in Rangoli Design
 Rangoli Design
Streets of India
Onion and Potato Vendor
Malleswaram Vegetable Market, Bengaluru

Water Palace
Pictures of India
Woman wearing a saree (Indian drape)
Udaipur, View Toward Lake Palace

Lake Palace, Udaipur,
State of Rajasthan 		Pictures of India
Scientific Photo Lab
Kamat's Visiting Card (1971)
Note that it has no phone number, and not even a good street address!

Women at a Hindu Wedding
 The Girl Culture
The Hog Plum
The "Ambade" Fruit

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