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Indian Sculpture (through India Revealed, by Shishir Thadani)
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Aihole
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Ajanta
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Amravati
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Benaras
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Bhojpur
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Bhopal
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Chennai
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Chittaurgarh
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Darasuram
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Deogarh
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Elephanta
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Ellora
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Gwalior
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Gyaraspur
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Madurai
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Mahabalipuram
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Narthamalai
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Pattadkal
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Pithalkhora
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Sanchi
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Surwaya
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Ratnagiri
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Tanjore (Thanjavur)
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Vidisha
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Architecture in India (through Asian Historical Architecture)
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Adalaj Wav Step Well
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Dada Hari Step Well
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Red Fort
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Taj Mahal
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Humayun's Tomb
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Lodhi Gardens
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Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
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Chaturbhuja Temple
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Duladeo Temple
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Jagadambi Temple
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Kandariya Temple
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Lakshmana Temple
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Parsvanath Temple
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Parvati Temple
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Vishvanath Temple
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Sri Meenakshi Temple
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Arjuna's Penance Bas-Reliefs
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Ratha Temples
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Shore Temple
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Hidimba Devi Temple
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Dharmekh Stupa
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Ghats of Varanasi
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Image India (photographs of India by Shishir Thadani), with an Image List
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Buddhist Archeological Sites
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Indian Sculpture and Temple Ornamentation
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Architecture of the Islamic Courts
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Forts, Palaces and Toranas
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Jagdish and Kamla Mittal Museum of Indian Art, Hyderabad
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Indian Drawings (16th to 19th century)
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Indian Folk Painting (15th to 19th century)
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Images of India (through AnthroArcheArt.org)
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Ajanta Frescos
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Monastic Caves
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Sculptures
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Aurangabad/Daulatabad citadel
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Belur Temple Sculptures
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Bibi-Ka-Maqbara (replica of Taj Mahal)
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Bodh Gaya Temples and Bodhi Tree
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Ellora Temple Sculptures
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Halebid temple Sculptures
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Hoysaleswara
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Kailasa rock temples
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Sculptures
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Khajuraho Temples
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Erotic Sculptures
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Sri Meenakashi
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Red Fort Deli
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Stupas at Sarnath,(Deer park)
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Taj Mahal
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Tiruparankundram temples
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Varanasi (Benares) temples and cremations
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Yamuna Gita Mander/Dwarkadhish Krishna Temple
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Hindu Art (through ArtLex)
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The Arts of India (K. L. Kamat)
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Timeline of Indian Art
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Monochrome Marvels (wall art from Indian West Coast)
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Leather Puppets
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Paintings of Daria Daulat Bagh palace in Srirangapattna
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Gatekeeper in Indian Art (temple gatekeepers (dwarapalakas)in various forms of Indian art
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Painted Prayers of India (Rangoli designs and patterns practised by women)
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Prehistoric Art (Rock and cave paintings from Bhimabetaka in Central India)
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Watercolor paintings of Mukta Venkatesh
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Indian Paintings
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Theatrics
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Folk Arts
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Folk Artist Decorated for a Performance
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Folk Artists of Karnataka - Index
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Folk Artists of Karnataka: Introduction and a List
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Kasooti: Traditional Indian Embroidery
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Portfolio of Folk Artists of Karnataka
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Rangoli - Painted prayers of India
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The Masks of India
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Ephemeral Arts
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Jain Arts
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The Carved Interior of a Jain Temple
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Education of Jain Nuns
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An Example of a Jain Temple Architecture in Rajasthan
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The Jain Arts and Monuments of Karnataka
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A Jain Sage in Worship
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Lord Indra riding Iravat brings Parshwanatha home, much to the joy of the people
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Mahamastabisheka of Gomata
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Mahavira in Meditation
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Portrait of Gomateshwara Statue at Shravanabelagola
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A Seven Hooded Cobra Shelters a Jina in Meditation
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The Shwetambar (White Clad) Priests
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Statues of Jinas from a Jain Basadi in Hadolli
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Temple Art
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The Beauty of Khajuraho Temples
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Erotic Sculptures of Bhatkal Temple
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The Gatekeepers of India
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The Great Temples of Somnath
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The Temples of West Bengal
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The Temples of Rajasthan
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Temples of Belur and Halebidu
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A beggar at the Mangeshi temple, Goa
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Bust of Lord Shiva
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The Carved Interior of a Jain Temple
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A Chalukya Temple, Madhya Pradesh
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Dedicated to Goddess -- Dedicated to Men
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Deity of Mangeshi temple Goa
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Deity of Mangeshi Temple, Goa
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Diagram Showing Various Components of a typical Hindu Temple
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Divine recreation: Krishna with two Gopikas (female cowherds)
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A Dwarapalaka (guardian or gate keeper)
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An Example of a Jain Temple Architecture in Rajasthan
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A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period
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A front view of a typical Hoysala temple
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Given to God
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The haves build a temple. The have-nots just lay the foundation.
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'I am a poor priest of a poor temple'
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Intricatedly Carved Temple from South India
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A Jain Sage in Worship
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Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
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The Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple in New Delhi
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Lovers, sculpture from a Khajuraho temple
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Making Art with Flowers
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Man disturbs wife while she puts on make up
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Portrait of a Temple Woman (Devadasi)
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A Priest at a Temple Procession
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Romance of Lakshmi and Vishnu
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'Sacred Area. Keep Out'
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Sculpture of Standing Vishnu
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Shiva with his bull
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The Shwetambar (White Clad) Priests
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Small Temple, Huge Guardians
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The Sringeri Vindyaranya Temple
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Temple Chariot, Tiruparankundram
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Temple Guardian -- from a wall mural in Karnataka
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Temple on Wheels
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Temple on Wheels (Ratha)
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A Temple Sculpture Depicts Two Saints Accosting a Courtesan
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Temple, Man, Cow - West Bengal
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A Terra Cota Relief from a Temple in Bengal
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A thatched roof temple with Dasara Greetings
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Vindyaranya Temple Building at Sringeri
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A Warrior Spends Time With Mistress
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The Islamic Heritage of India
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The Asri Mahal Library
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A Courtier in Akbar's Durbar
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Emperor Babur
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Interior of Amir Palace
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The Majestic Gol Gumaz
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A Moghul Miniature Painting
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Nawab with Courtiers
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Painting on the Daria-Daulat Bagh Palace
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A Portrait of Tippu Sultan, the 'Tiger of Mysore'
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The Towers of Char Minar, Hyderabad
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Use of Eagles as Messengers
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Hindu Art
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Animals and Ancient Indians
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Brahma The Creator
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Brahmanical Education in Andhra Pradesh in 1900
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Calendar of Festivals of India
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Car Festivals of India
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Festival of Lights, Deepavali
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The Gatekeeper in Indian Art
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Gautama Buddha
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Goddess Parvati and Her Weapons
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Interview with an ascetic
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The King of Sets
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Krishna in Indian Art
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Lord Krishna describes himself
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The Manifestations of Lord Vishnu
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Monkey. Hero. God - Hanuman
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Rangoli - Painted prayers of India
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Sadhus & Swamis: The Holy Men of India
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The Song Celestial - notes on the Bhagavad-Gita
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Sports & Utility Vehicles from Heaven
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The Tradition of Sati (Sutee) in India
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Yugadi (The Hindu New Year's Day)
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A Muth and its Swamiji are the nucleus of cultural, spiritual and philanthopic activities
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An ascetic (Sadhu) performing rituals
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A Brahmin Vatu (student) begs his first meal - Upanayanam
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Deity of Mangeshi temple Goa
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Ganesh in Stained Glass
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Goddess Durga Punishing the Demon
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Goddess Saraswati
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Hanuman the Son of Wind God
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Hanuman, the Monkey
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Hindu Mythological Figure Rawana, Leather Puppet
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Hindu Saint Shankaracharya
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The Ishwara Linga
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Lord Ganesh rides his favorite mouse to earth
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Man Dressed as Hanuman the Monkey
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Needs of the body differ from that of the mind!
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Painted Leather Puppet of Hanuman
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Philosopher Madhvacharya
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Picture of Swami Raghavendara from a Calendar Painting
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Portrait of Ramana Maharshi
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Portrait of Chanakya
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A Priest of the Konkani Community with Vermilion on Forehead
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A Sadhu at Varanasi
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Sage Madhvacharya who formulated Dvaitism
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Sahajananda Swami (1781-1830)
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Saint Tulasidas Writing His Masterpiece Ramacharitamanas
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Subramanian and His Vechicle Peacock
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Swami Raghavendra of Mantralaya Offering Prayers to Lord Krishna on a Linga platform
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Swami Vivekananda - the Most Famous Hindu Monk
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The Swamiji of the Gokarn Paratkal Muth
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Warrior Arjuna Seeks Lord Krishna's Advice
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Yama the Lord of Death
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Paintings
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Adil Shah Playing the Musical Instrument of Tamboor
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African Merchant from a Dakhani Painting
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Aiming at a deer: prehistoric cave painting
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Bhishma Lies on the Bed of Arrows
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Bodhisatva with a Lotus in Hand
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Cave Paintings of India
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Contest to Marry Draupadi
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Couple Rides Camel on a Sand-dune
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A Courtier in Akbar's Durbar
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Deccan Miniature Paintings
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Deer from pre-historic rock painting from Bhimbetaka
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Draupadi's Wedding
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Emperor Babur
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Feeding of Lord Krishna
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Flowers for the Lady
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Gandhari -- Painting by Nandalal Bose
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Goddess Saraswati in a Tanjore style painting
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Goddess Saraswati
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A Group Dance of the Native Man
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Humiliation of Draupadi and Krishna's Rescue
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Kamat PhotoQuilt of a Mysore Traditional Painting
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Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (1902-1940)
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The Long Gown Worn by a Nawab
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Lord Buddha from a Sarnath temple painting
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Man Fondles Two Women on a Swing
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A Medieval Man Wearing a Stitched Headgear
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Men Engaged in Hunting
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A Moghul Miniature Painting
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Mogul Emperor Akbar
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Mother and Child
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The Mother Produces, the Child Disposes
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The Mysore Dasara Procession
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Mysore Traditional Paintings
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Mysore Tradittional (Jesso) Paintings
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Mystical Bird from a Pre-historic Cave Painting
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Nawab and a Courtier
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Nawab and coterie
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Nawab with Courtiers
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Painting on the Daria-Daulat Bagh Palace
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Paintings of Lepakshi
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Paintings of the Daria Daulat Bagh
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Pet or tool?
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Picture of Swami Raghavendara from a Calendar Painting
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Portrait of a Nobleman
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Pre-historic rock paintings of Bhimbetaka
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Quilted Hat of a Vijayanagar Nobleman
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy (1774-1833) -A Hindu Reformer and Visionary, considered by many as the father of modern India
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Ravana, the King of Sri Lanka
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Rock Paintings of central India
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Romancing Couple -- Painting by Raja Raviverama.
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Saying it with Flowers
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Solitary Maiden
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Southern Belle
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A teacher examines the homework submitted by the princess. A 9th century painting from Karnataka
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The Teaching of Bhagawad-Gita
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Tribals decorating a head-gear
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Use of Eagles as Messengers
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Wall Painting of Hanuman in Rajasthan
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Warrior Arjuna Seeks Lord Krishna's Advice
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Welcome to a Hero
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Woman Stops to Smell Flowers
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Architecture
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The Astronomical Observatory at Jantar Mantar
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The Dome of Gol Gumbaz
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The Lotus Shaped Bahai Temple in New Delhi
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The Taj Mahal
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Tomb of a Lodhi King, New Delhi
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The Towers of Char Minar in Hyderabad
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Vindyaranya Temple Building at Sringeri
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Sculptures
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Artist Lets His Imagination Go Wild
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Creaming the Butter
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A drink transforms him into a philosopher!
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Drinking Couple -- Sculpture froma Stupa in Sanchi
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Educated and Accomplished Women
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Erotic Sculptures of Bhatkal Temple
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A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period
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Hindu Deity from an Eleventh Century Sculpture
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'I Drink, Therefore I Am'
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Intricately Carved Sculpture of a Dancer, Belur
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A Lady Carrying Toddy (homemade wine) in an Earthen Pot
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Lovers, sculpture from a Khajuraho temple
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Making love on a comfortable bed, pillow and bed-spread
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Man disturbs wife while she puts on make up
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Man-Woman -- A piece from Salarjung Museum
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Men Enjoying Wine and Women
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Monkey. Hero. God Ü Sculpture of Hanuman
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Needs of the body differ from that of the mind!
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A Romantic Couple
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Sculpture of Standing Vishnu
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A Servant Serving Wine to Lovers
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'She had a drink too much!'
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A Spectacular Mixed Metal Sculpture of Ardhanarishwara
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Tapping Toddy from a Palm Tree
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A Temple Sculpture Depicts Two Saints Accosting a Courtesan
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Toddy (home-made wine) being loaded in a leather pouch
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A Warrior Spends Time With Mistress
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Women chatting over a bowl of alcohol
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Dances
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A Female Dancer from a Temple Sculpture in Belur, Hoysala Period
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A Group Dance of the Native Man
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Masked Chhau Folk Dancer from West Bengal
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Portrait of a Bharatanatyam Dancer in South India
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Portrait of a South Indian Dancer
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A South Indian Classical Dancer Poses
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A Traditional South Indian Dancer with Flower Decorations
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Ancient South Asia (through Images from History)
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Sarasvati-Sindhu Civilization (ca. 3000-1500 B.C.)
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The Mauryan Empire
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Post-Mauryan South Asia
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India in the The State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia
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The Sensuous and the Sacred: Chola Bronze from South India (online exhibition at the The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC)
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Ganesha and His Wives, sculpture in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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The Caves of Ajanta and Ellora
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Ajanta & Ellora (in German)
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Ajanta and Ellora (R. S. Shirole)
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The Caves of Elephanta
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Indian Temples (through TempleNet)
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Abodes of Shiva
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The Templenet Encyclopedia
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Temples of Tamilnadu
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Temples of Kerala
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Temples of Karnataka
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Temples of Andhra Pradesh
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Temples of Maharashtra & Goa
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Temples of Madhya Pradesh
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Temples of Orissa
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Temples of West Bengal
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Temples of the Gangetic Plains (Bihar and Uttar Pradesh)
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Temples of Western India (Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana])
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Temples of the Himalayas (Himachal Pradesh)
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Temples of North Eastern India (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh)
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Nagaland,Sikkim,Tripura
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Indian Temple Architecture
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Glossary of Terms
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Varanasi Slide Collection (Indian Architecture and Sculpture), American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS), University of Pennsylvania
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Garhwa
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Nalanda
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Nalanda 2
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Rajgir
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Abhapur
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Atarsumba
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Dwarka
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Polo
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Roda
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Samalaji
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Badoh-Pathari
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Bhojpur
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Gwalior
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Gyaraspur
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Indor
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Kadwaha
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Khajuraho
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Palari
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Sanchi
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Surwaya
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Terahi
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Udayapur
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Kusuma
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Kiradu
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Varman
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Kanchi
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Baruwa Sagar
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Chandpur
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Deogarh
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Jhansi
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South and Southeast Asian Art in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Art in India and Southeast Asia in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum
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Indian Art in the collection of The Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
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Jain Art from India (text only by John Guy, Deputy Curator of the Indian & SouthEast Asian Collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London)
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Indian Sculptures (through the Jacques-Edouard Berger Foundation's World Art Treasures)
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The Majestic Taj Mahal
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