Topics on Karnataka's History and Culture

First Online: April 5, 1998
Last Updated: February 17, 2024

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B.K.S.Varma
The Mother Goddess of Karnataka

Highlights

History of Kannada Language
Jyotsna Kamat on the origins, development and important periods in the Kannada literature.
The Town The Time forgot
Kamat traces the history of his hometown of Honavar in Uttara Kannada. Also some fascinating pictures of the historic town.
Daria DaulatDaria-Daulat
Paintings on the walls of a summer place of Tippu Sultan are both beautiful and historic.
Celebration of the Celestials
Yakshagana is art form in Karanataka that not only amalgamates folk and classical styles, but also dance, music, drama, and theater.
Marvels in Monochrome
Till Kamat presented his scholarly analysis of this rapidly vanishing art form, nobody recognized Kavi art as an art form. Nothing has been done since then.
Shivaram Karanth
Profile of Shivaram Karanth, a multi-faceted genius of the 20th century.

 

Leather Puppets of Karnataka
Essay and pictures on puppeteers of Karnataka and their beautiful shadow puppets.
Sculptures of Bhatkal Temple
A temple in Bhatkal built during the Vijayanagar temple is a goldmine of sculptures on social themes of the time.
Town of Udupi
Photo album of the elephants, temples, arts, and people of the town of Udupi in Karnataka
How Green Was My Valley
Relive the life in India before the Internet, television, cars, or telephones.
BangaloreMy Own Private Bangalore
Kamat's photographs of the other Bangalore, featuring common sights and people of the city.
Mysore Collection
Pictures and artifacts from the old Mysore kingdom. Includes pictures of Mysore city, its museums, and gardens.
Kannada Journalism
A comprehensive list of writers, journalists, editors, and publishers who contributed to literary journalism in Kannada language.
The Beauty of Yana
Traverse the emerald route and discover the beauty of the west coast of Karnataka. Yana is sandwiched between the Arabian sea on the West and the mighty Sahyadris to the East.

Karnataka Articles and Pictures

List of Pictures

See Also:

Jai Karnataka Kamat's Potpourri KalaRanga Archives Other Kannada Topics