Hodge-podge of History, Mystery, and Diversity of India (and lots of pictures)
- My Underwear Museum
AnthoBLOGy -- Mar 1, 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!
When 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 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 |
On the way to Yana, Uttara Kannada |
A woman of the Grameen Gouli community |
Deepa Sthambha (light-post) at Sanna Betta, Shravanabelagola |
Eight armed god, Aihole, built in 450 A.D. |
Grill work of doors and windows |
The Rajasthan University building |
An icon of Parshwanatha |
An Image of Pancha Parameshti |
A female entertainer -- leather puppet (Picture hand-colored by K.L.Kamat) |
Milk Extract (Khoa) Merchant Santhal Community, Bastar |
"Palm as a Mirror" Darpana Sundari - a dance pose |
A Chair in Rangoli Design |
Onion and Potato Vendor Malleswaram Vegetable Market, Bengaluru |
Water Palace |
Woman wearing a saree (Indian drape) Udaipur, View Toward Lake Palace |
Lake Palace, Udaipur, State of Rajasthan |
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 "Ambade" Fruit |
More New Contents
- 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 Karmaveera Weekly - Article
- The Kasturi Kannada Monthly - Article
- The Taranga 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
- Primary Sources in Kamat Research Database - Article
- Archived CD-ROMs - Index
- Jyotsna Kamat Biography in Kannada - Article
- Jyotsna Kamat - Index
- Goodbye from Star of Mysore, 1986 - Article
- Jyotsna Kamat Appointed as Station Director - Article
- Missing My Sister - Article
- Jyotsna Kamat a Great Spirit - Article