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Water Color Painting by Mukta Venkatesh -- Picture
A Botanical Gardens, Ooty, Tamil Nadu -- Picture
Indian Sunset -- Picture
Sacrificial Tiger -- Picture
Kissing Couple, A Sculpture from Banavasi -- Picture
The Fearsome Blue -- Picture
A Simple Rangoli decorated with Colors -- Picture
A Man belonging to Native Maratha (kad-maratha) Community -- Picture
Half-Moon Shaped Temple of Todas -- Picture
Melon Seller, Honavar -- Picture
Lord Krishna in a Wooden Sculpture -- Picture
Goddess Saraswati -- Picture
Baby Ganesh in Parvati's Side -- Picture
Wooden Sculpture of Krishna -- Picture
Idols of Hindu Dieties Ganesh and Krishna -- Picture
Wooden Idol of Lord Krishna with a Flute -- Picture
Statue of Lord Vishnu -- Picture
Five Headed (Panchamukhi) Ganesh -- Picture
Idol of Lord Ganesh -- Picture
Roadside Vegetable Vendors -- Picture
Small Capital, Small Profits -- Picture
Small Capital, Small Profits -- Picture
Detail of a Wooden Sculpture -- Picture
Tribals Setting up Shop -- Picture
Posterior of a Wooden Idol -- Picture
Green Gourd Seller -- Picture
Grandma Kamat and Vikas -- Picture
Kamat with a Toy Snake -- Picture
Indian Housewife -- Picture
Roadside Vegetable Vendor -- Picture
Shiva and Parvati -- Picture
Carved Wooden Sculptures -- Picture
Metallic Bust of Lord Vishnu -- Picture
Krishna Playing Flute -- Picture
Picture of a Kutch Tribal at Work -- Picture
Picture of a Kutch Tribal -- Picture
Handwoven Design of Ganesh -- Picture
Tattoes on the Hands of a Woman -- Picture
Kutch Merchant -- Picture
Detail from an Embroidered Cloth -- Picture
Fine Needle Work on a Shawl -- Picture
Example of Needlecraft from India -- Picture
Indian Clothes -- Picture
Jewelry Box Carved Out of Ivory -- Picture
Orissan Metalic Artifact -- Picture
Kashimir Shopkeeper -- Picture
Carved Hardwood Ganesh -- Picture
Handicraft Vendor -- Picture
Ivoy Carving from Uttar Pradesh -- Picture
Jewelry Box -- Picture
Portait of a Muslim Businessman -- Picture
Kashimir Housewife -- Picture
Costumes of India -- Picture
A Craftsman from Kashmir -- Picture
Wooden Sculpture of Krishna -- Picture
Bayalata Artist -- Picture
A Musical Instrument Being Carried on a Spear in Mizoram -- Picture
A Musical Instrument Being Carried on a Spear in Mizoram -- Picture
Girls from Mizoram -- Picture
"Dasayya" seeks help in the name of god. -- Picture
Member of Shiva's Gana (team) -- Picture
Daughter of the Mountains -- Picture
Man Dressed As a Woman Poses Backstage for a Photo -- Picture
Mizos are Very Simple People -- Picture
Portrait of D.D. Kosambi, a great Sanskrit and Budhist Scholar -- Picture
The Master of Ceremonies -- Picture
"I asked the director not to place me in a feminine role!!!" -- Picture
Beautiful Headgear from Mizoram -- Picture
Mizo Men Lack Facial Hair -- Picture
Some Mizos are of Darker Complexion -- Picture
Mizo Men Wear Loose Clothes -- Picture
A Young Girl from Mizoram in her Traditional Dress -- Picture
Map of Mizoram -- Picture
He smiles at passerby to extract financial help. -- Picture
Pleased when offered higher amount. -- Picture
He argues for quantum of money. -- Picture
He waits for coins. -- Picture
The "Fakir" gives door to door service to believers. -- Picture
Golden basket and blue flowers. -- Picture
Man Dressed as the Mythological Character of Shurpanakhi -- Picture
A Mizo Youngster in Traditional Clothing -- Picture
Geometrical floral design of a Paithani saree. -- Picture
Parrots, elephants, deer, peacocks, tigers are used to embellish the exquisite silk sarees. -- Picture
Golden Leaves and Red Fruits -- Picture
Yellow leaves and green flowers. -- Picture
Golden basket with violet flowers. -- Picture
A turban lined with expensive "Zari." -- Picture
Flower basket on a Banarasi saree. -- Picture
It seems playing his flute brings him good returns. -- Picture
Contrast color treads are used for designs. -- Picture
Very intricate brocade. -- Picture
Cones, fruits and flowers for designs. -- Picture
Brocade on Banarasi (Uttar Pradesh) silk saree. -- Picture
Graceful peacocks on "Apurva" saree. -- Picture
Details of plants and animal on "Apurva" saree. -- Picture
Gold and silver threads used for expensive sarees. -- Picture
Jogati -- Picture
Man Dressed as Woman for Kannada Folkplay -- Picture
Man Dressed in a Saree -- Picture
Bayalata Artist Dressed as Woman -- Picture
Cross Dressing in Indian Theater -- Picture
When Makeup Cannot Hide the Gender -- Picture
Elaborate hand-woven design of "Apurva" (Dharmaveram, Tamilnadu) saree. -- Picture
Portrait of an actor with makeup as a woman -- Picture
Lotus creeper on "Chandrakala" saree. -- Picture
Superimposed Photography -- Picture
Accidentally Superimposed Photographs -- Picture
Accidentally Superimposed Photographs -- Picture
A peacock couple on a "Paithani" (Maharashtra) silk saree that Jyotsna received on her 64th birthday. -- Picture
Lotus motif of a Paithani saree. -- Picture
"Ghosts are Male or Female?" -- Picture
Painted Face of a Man Decorated as a Woman -- Picture
Strings are being attached to the limbs -- Picture
An orange turban meant for a special occasion. -- Picture
Tall black cap to hide his long hair. -- Picture
Legendry Mahatma Gandhi white cap. -- Picture
The Snake and The Charmer from a Puppet Show -- Picture
Two fighters with swords and shields -- Picture
Ten-faced Ravan's puppet -- Picture
A very Colorful Head -- Picture
Close-up of a female puppet -- Picture
Only head and no limbs! -- Picture
The marks on the forehead show he is " Vaishnava " -- Picture
Decorated female puppet -- Picture
Lord Krishna had dark complexion -- Picture
A western hat for a traffic policeman. -- Picture
Giving final touches to a puppet -- Picture
A monkey cap for an old man! -- Picture
"My teeth and kum-kum are made for each other." -- Picture
"I am a grandmother and still has not lost my charm." -- Picture
"I am a mother of five; still have a look of a bride." -- Picture
"My grandma wants me to get married soon." -- Picture
"My smile is extremely clean and pure." -- Picture
"This is my winning over smile." -- Picture
"Please do not include my nose in your picture." -- Picture
"I am told actress Nurgis had elongated face." -- Picture
Smiling Girl -- Picture
"I am not afraid of showing off my teeth." -- Picture
"My dad is very fond of my smile." -- Picture
"I can win over anybody with my sweet smile." -- Picture
Ganesha, the elephant headed God -- Picture
Marwadi's Marvelous Turban -- Picture
He blows his sacred conch and seeks assistance -- Picture
She has to pretend blind to get public sympathy. -- Picture
"So far, nobody has obliged me, sir." -- Picture
"One bed sheet what all I have, sir." -- Picture
She is invalid and therefore seeks help. -- Picture
She suffers from leprosy, hence requires public help. -- Picture
The lady does not mind parting with another coin. -- Picture
He has lost right hand and has right to alms. -- Picture
A housewife obliges with a coin. -- Picture
He has one hand only and hence needs help. -- Picture
Man in Yellow Turban (Peta) -- Picture
A bridegroom's special turban. -- Picture
A skull cap to protect from burning sun. -- Picture
A young woman looks very charming in a turban. -- Picture
He plays his flute to invite donors. -- Picture
The Colorful Turban of a Sufi Mystic -- Picture
A musician's turban. -- Picture
A magician's turban. -- Picture
White bordered red turban. -- Picture
The Man in Pink -- Picture
With his turban he is ready for a portrait. -- Picture
An elephant and a parrot of same dimensions! -- Picture
A white turban expresses simplicity. -- Picture
Picture of a Hindu Pontiff -- Picture
Extremely simple turban. -- Picture
A bath towel as a headwear. -- Picture
"Do you think I am Photogenic?" -- Picture
On special occasions older woman also wear a turban. -- Picture
"I will be a software engineer." -- Picture
The Anandashram Swamiji of Shirali Muth -- Picture
"I am training my child in marketing chilies." -- Picture
"I sold maize ears for breakfast." -- Picture
"We have pooled our finances for this adventure." -- Picture
"My family helps me in marketing 10 Kilograms of peas." -- Picture
The elder kid has to take care of younger one. -- Picture
A kid gets ride from its brother. -- Picture
The black markings keep away evil forces! -- Picture
"I will not share this sweet with you." -- Picture
"I lost a milk tooth today." -- Picture
"I need a cookie, Mom." -- Picture
"Do I look like very miserable?" -- Picture
"Local (Nati) peas are very tasty." -- Picture
"I want to become Sachin Tandulkar." -- Picture
"Farm green peas are very economical." -- Picture
"I may end up as an actor as Bollywood." -- Picture
"I am aiming at Hollywood." -- Picture
"I will act in Tamil films only." -- Picture
Chhau Dance -- Uncovered body parts are smeared with dark colors -- Picture
Close-up of a Mask of Chhau Dance -- Picture
"I prefer YAHOO roles only." -- Picture
"I will accept Sita, Savitree roles only." -- Picture
"I will act in LOLY advertisements." -- Picture
"What role will suit me, uncle?" -- Picture
"I will accept even Surpanakki's role!" -- Picture
Kissing couple of Hampi. -- Picture
Lost in love. -- Picture
"What will be my future like?" -- Picture
He is a fruits and vegetable seller. -- Picture
String Puppets During a Performance -- Picture
Sikh youngster with sporty head gear -- Picture
Kolam (a.k.a. Rangoli) in Tamil Nadu -- Picture
Two Wrestleres -- Picture
The Stage for a performance of String Yakshagana -- Picture
Profile of a Man Dressed as Woman for a Yakshagana Performance -- Picture
Art By Accident -- Picture
Bhishma Lies on the Bed of Arrows -- Picture
Humiliation of Draupadi and Krishna's Rescue -- Picture
Growing up on the streets of India -- Picture
Accidental Art -- Picture
Mystery Picture! -- Picture
"Unsold vegetables are sold as heaps (Guddey)." -- Picture
A smoke gives him strength to push his vegetables. -- Picture
"Look at my saree and neck ornaments" -- Picture
She takes her sweet time to make her selection. -- Picture
Finally she selects only one cucumber! -- Picture
She offers a choice of carrots and okra. -- Picture
Tomato Seller, Bangalore -- Picture
She is more attractive than her green peas. -- Picture
"I have some nice beans for you." -- Picture
"Double beans are my specialty." -- Picture
"I can offer you two types of pumpkins." -- Picture
"I can provide a great variety of vegetables." -- Picture
"I have specialized in cucumbers." -- Picture
"Green chilies turn red if not sold in time." -- Picture
"Polythene bags retain freshness of vegetables." -- Picture
A push cart is his mode of transportation. -- Picture
On light background deep color patterns are woven. -- Picture
Portriat of Parijnananashrama Swamiji -- Picture
"Will my picture be shown in theaters?" -- Picture
Priest of Ganesh Temple, Mallewaram -- Picture
Portrait of a Priest -- Picture
Priest of Venugopalaswami Temple -- Picture
Portrait of S.N. Krishna Jois -- Picture
Holy man at a Ayudha Puja Ceremony -- Picture
A Priest of Malleswaram -- Picture
Nine yard silk saree. -- Picture
Mysore printed silk saree. -- Picture
Bangalore silk saree. -- Picture
"Durries" are extensively woven all over India and use them as a floor covering. -- Picture
"I read and I forgot… I saw and I understood" -- Picture
Floral Designs -- Picture
Picture of a Hindu Pontiff -- Picture
These shawls have very broad borders. -- Picture
Designs on an Indrian Throw -- Picture
Inter-woven pattern of "Chunari" saree. -- Picture
Kanchipuram Silk Saree -- Picture
Very simple geometrical designs are produced on inexpensive sarees. -- Picture
Prior to weaving the warp is tied in portion according to design and then dyed, which results in special "Ikat" patterns. -- Picture
The yarn is tied and dyed repeatedly so that when weaved the colors and patterns synchronize to form "Ikat" designs. It is practiced in Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat. -- Picture
Dhaka (East Bengal) sarees have geometrical designs produced with plant colors. -- Picture
Sarees of the East -- Picture
"Appliqué" or patchwork is an integral part of the textile crafts of Gujarat and Rajasthan. -- Picture
"Tie and dye" (Bandhani) is an ancient craft still practiced in Rajasthan. It is complex method of embellishing sarees by tying tiny knots that from the design and then dyeing the fabric. The knotted ??????A?A??????A??????? ? ? ? ?A??????? ??
A mosaic pattern produced by weaving geometrical elephant motifs. -- Picture
The Himalayan mountain goat's wool is hand-spun and woven into "Pahsmina" shawls. -- Picture
"I am very proud of these pearl strings." -- Picture
Highly skilled weavers produce excellent brocades of different animals among floral designs. -- Picture
She cares for only ornaments. -- Picture
She is very rich in beads. -- Picture
With very traditional jewelry. -- Picture
Portrait of a Muslim Woman -- Picture
Tribal Woman with Piercings -- Picture
Simple but attractive ornaments. -- Picture
A villager's ornaments -- Picture
A tribal's ornaments. -- Picture
Man Dressed as Woman for a Performance -- Picture
A Man Elaborately Dresses as a Woman for a Play -- Picture
Man Dressed as a Woman for Krishna -Parijata Play -- Picture
Ram fight -- Picture
A profile in smile. -- Picture
Picture of a Hindu Pontiff -- Picture
"I am a Bharatnatyam Dancer." -- Picture
"I am wearing the ornament for a dance performance." -- Picture
"Don't I look like a bride, uncle?" -- Picture
"Mine is a perfect make-up." -- Picture
"A sweet smile enhances my beauty." -- Picture
"Jewelry Enhnaces the Womanhood" -- Picture
A young girl with her lots of jewelry. -- Picture
Raghavendra Swamiji of Mantralaya -- Picture
Raghavendra Swamiji Offering Prayers to a Linga -- Picture
Swamiji of Kaivalya Muth -- Picture
Pontiff of Kashi Muth, Cochin -- Picture
The Swamiji of the Gokarn Paratgali Muth -- Picture
"I am very happy even without ornaments!" -- Picture
Ornamental and floral hair decoration. -- Picture
"Together we could stop any number of automobiles." -- Picture
These days ready to wear kum-kum in the form of "bindis" are sold in the market. -- Picture
Some prefer in a burning flame shape. -- Picture
Usually the "kum-kum" (Tilak) is worn in the center of forehead. -- Picture
"Sumangali" -- Portrait of a Traditional Indian Woman -- Picture
A piper of the same group. -- Picture
A drummer of Karpal Mela of Tumkur. -- Picture
Attractively dressed cymbals player. -- Picture
A Shehanai player. -- Picture
A fancy dress dancers. -- Picture
Veer-ghase of North Karnataka. -- Picture
"My son does not like this attire." -- Picture
"Dollu Kunita (dance) is an age old tradition." -- Picture
She dances to the music of the man! -- Picture
"I have strong shoulder to support him." -- Picture
Portrait of a Vegetable Seller -- Picture
The Cow Mask -- Picture
"I can give sermons to anybody." -- Picture
"I can fight with any Rakshasa." -- Picture
"My followers are all monkeys, at least in spirits!" -- Picture
"I can fly to Sri Lanka with this Gada." -- Picture
"I am a devil from the other world." -- Picture
"When a man acts like a woman." -- Picture
"I am Lord Shiva himself." -- Picture
"I am a devotee of Lord Shiva." -- Picture
"For the time being, I am a goddess." -- Picture
"My makeup made me so attractive." -- Picture
"This dance I learned from school going neighbor." -- Picture
"Kansale artist should be trained at an young age." -- Picture
"Nobody is in sight to buy my pomegranates." -- Picture
Design around a window. -- Picture
"The Camera Blitz is Blinding Me Uncle!" -- Picture
"Solo dance does not cost anything to my parents." -- Picture
"we should get entertainment ourselves out of nothing!" -- Picture
Products of the cheapest entertainment? -- Picture
"I have to sell fruits to make a living." -- Picture
"we are only acting for the benefit of the camera." -- Picture
"We are friends of long standing." -- Picture
"I sell vegetables and fruits alternatively." -- Picture
"These Najangood rasabalai are special type." -- Picture
"These vasai bananas never change their green to yellow." -- Picture
"These Salem bananas should be sold quickly." -- Picture
Two nose rings and chewing of "Pan" might bring extra good luck! -- Picture
"My earnings are not enough by have a shave even." -- Picture
Older woman use honey bee wax to fix their dry kum-kum powder. -- Picture
A Young Vendor of Young Guava Fruit -- Picture
"Wholesale rata of the fruits has gone to sky high." -- Picture
"He looks like a customer." -- Picture
"Bicycle is my mobile fruit shop." -- Picture
A Fruit Stall in Bangalore -- Picture
"My capital is too small to expand my fruit business." -- Picture
"We have pooled our resources and entered in fruit business." -- Picture
"I am an agriculturist and wear this Vibhuti nama." -- Picture
"I am a follower of Lord Vishnu, hence this nama." -- Picture
Woman Selling Paan Leaves -- Picture
Turmeric powder of paste when applied to face also suppose to bring in good luck. Similarly "Vibhuti" (sacred ash) and "Chandan" (redwood paste) are used of the same purpose. -- Picture
The young girl has been blessed by the elder by applying some extra kum-kum haphazardly. -- Picture
She made up her face but forgot her neck! -- Picture
"I was a fool to anticipate a festival rush." -- Picture
Even uneven ground is for the same purpose. -- Picture
In this Deepavali festival design of the burning lamps are drawn by parallel lines. -- Picture
Burning lamp design for Deepavali -- Picture
Woman in Sari Decorates the Front Yard -- Picture
Even a college girl takes rangoli very seriously. -- Picture
Then one has to walk round and round in order to complete it. -- Picture
Its is initiated at one point. -- Picture
On festival days special designs are used. -- Picture
Extremely busy housewife settles down very simple lines. -- Picture
Spreading Rangoli has been everyday affair for her right from her childhood. -- Picture
The elders prefer sitting position. -- Picture
It could be executed by bending the body. -- Picture
Teenagers are also fond of arranging Rangoli. -- Picture
When she is faces with another dancer -- Picture
Errors may creep while executing a design. -- Picture
Deep colors are souls of these designs. -- Picture
Steps, courtyard, roads, footpaths are used to draw Rangoli. -- Picture
Dark background and thick lines is an excellent combination. -- Picture
Powdered lime is what all she uses for her Rangoli. -- Picture
By controlling the gaps of her fingers she can draw parallel lines. -- Picture
Woman Spreading Rangoli -- Picture
Notes help this kid to proceed. -- Picture
Join the dots straight, curved lines, circles semi-circles which results in designs. -- Picture
Dots are the soul of Rangoli Art -- Picture
"I can play Shabari's role very effectively." -- Picture
"You want to marry, uncle? No kidding!" -- Picture
"Don't I look like a charming bride?" -- Picture
"I will act as Bhakta Pralhada." -- Picture
It could be rectified by wiping with a cloth. -- Picture
When she finds out a thirsty man -- Picture
People flock around her wherever she is. -- Picture
They are ready to participate in a procession -- Picture
He makes a respectful living by making broomsticks with his hands -- Picture
He is physically invalid but does not go for begging. -- Picture
At times some wild grasses are also used in manufacturing the broomsticks. -- Picture
Public footpath is the place for his broomstick manufacturing. -- Picture
Expert hands work on a broomstick. -- Picture
The ribs of coconut leaves are used in manufacturing broomsticks. -- Picture
An attendant selects a good one for a customer. -- Picture
They are classified according to their sizes. -- Picture
Each of them is tested for its contents. -- Picture
In a shop coconuts are in heaps. -- Picture
Floral Rangoli Design -- Picture
"I don't need any straw; direct action" -- customer -- Picture
Designs drawn by a single continuous line. -- Picture
Looking out for a customer. -- Picture
"Don't be afriad of me! I am only a coconut seller" -- Picture
Strong woman: sickle is pre-requisite to chop off a tender coconut. -- Picture
Tender Coconut Vendor -- Picture
A white design with black background. -- Picture
A throne fit for gods. -- Picture
Designs reserved for "Shiva-ratri." -- Picture
A design in rice grains. -- Picture
Stars with a star design. -- Picture
A chariot of the town. -- Picture
A beautiful geometric design. -- Picture
A doormat design. -- Picture
"This is all my family could afford for my play." -- Picture
Road-side ripe coconut seller. -- Picture
Even older people take a closer look at his love! -- Picture
Lord Rama with His Bow -- Picture
A watchman in folk style -- Picture
Vishnu flies with his two wives on "Garuda." -- Picture
Lord Vishnu in "Kalkyavatar." -- Picture
Lord Krishna lifting a mountain -- Picture
A horse rider -- Picture
A commoner's costumes -- Picture
Draupadi, the lady who could not be undressed! -- Picture
Riding Ganapati in a Kavi Wall Mural -- Picture
A drummer with human body and horse head -- Picture
Three legged Bhringi is artistically shown as a dancer! -- Picture
Lord Vishnu and Laxmi relaxing on the five-hooded cobra Shesha -- Picture
Single color rangoli. -- Picture
An amorous couple in their bedroom. -- Picture
Go-Hasti: The Kavi Artist Integrates a Cow and an Elephant into one picture -- Picture
Lord Krishna's love for "Gopis" is also highlighted! -- Picture
Different temples display floral banners. -- Picture
"Gokulashtami" is the happy birthday of Lord Krishna. -- Picture
This reminds the devotees approaching Ekadashi. -- Picture
Here is greetings for the new millennium. -- Picture
It reads, "Navarathri Greetings". -- Picture
The temple pendals (awnings) are decorated with floral motifs. -- Picture
The temples buzz with activities. -- Picture
Everybody is welcomed on such days. -- Picture
Potrait of a Hindu Woman -- Picture
Rangoli to welcome god. -- Picture
"I am the inventor of this ingenious dance!" -- Picture
Bhasmasura and Mohini from a Kavi Mural -- Picture
Banana leaves are used to serve food. -- Picture
"These are my teeth of adulthood, hence they are big." -- Picture
"I am not having any dentures yet, uncle!" -- Picture
"I have yet to get my wisdom teeth." -- Picture
"My mom has tied this Tavij around my neck in order to ensure quick replacement of my fallen tooth." -- Picture
Bangles are great attraction to the women. -- Picture
Toy Store on a Bicycle -- Picture
This boy has a mobile shop. -- Picture
Colorful articles are in great demand. -- Picture
Such shops crop up all over the place. -- Picture
Kum-kum and Haldi (turmeric) powders are sold in shops. -- Picture
Betel leaves are also distributed on the day. -- Picture
Small bits are used to serve iddlis and wadais. -- Picture
Shrirama's follower Hanuman -- Picture
A young girl cuts the leaves to required sizes. -- Picture
Depiction of four monkeys -- Picture
The festivals in India are celebrated in an eco-friendly way. -- Picture
Designs with leaves. -- Picture
Tippu Sultan? -- Picture
Dharmaraya's panel. -- Picture
An elaborate floral design. -- Picture
Narad-muni with "Tipri" in hands. -- Picture
Shrubs and trees -- Picture
Geometrical designs -- Picture
Wooden Puppets of Rajasthan in Traditional Indian Clothing -- Picture
Front pose of Lord Ganesha. -- Picture
Portrait of a Homeless Man, Bangalore -- Picture
Guru Madhvacharya -- Picture
An expert old hand. -- Picture
Grandmas are also engaged in the leaves business. -- Picture
A Child Swinging on the Mango Tree -- Picture
When the Kaurava's Burnt the Pandava Palace -- Picture
Vision of Krishna's Totality -- Picture
Cosmic Presence of Sri Kirshna -- Picture
From 12th to 14th January 2000, daily at 6:30 P.M. -- Picture
South central zone cultural central, Nagpur presents "Rangoli" based on Mahabharat Prasangas. -- Picture
Mr. Ravindra more, third rangoli artist. -- Picture
Mr. Vijay Rane, another rangoli artist from Maharashtra. -- Picture
Mrs. Trimbak Joshi follows him like a shadow. -- Picture
Trimbak Joshi of Thane, Maharashtra. He is invalid person. -- Picture
Siblings -- Picture
Elder Brother Babists his Younger Siblings -- Picture
"Giving a piggy ride to my sister is my entertainment." -- Picture
Multicolor rangoli when completed. -- Picture
Girl Playing on a Slide -- Picture
Bhima Finds Duryodhana Hidden in Lake -- Picture
"My mother will object for my swinging." -- Picture
"Swinging from a tree branch is a great thrill." -- Picture
"This tire is a constant companion for me." -- Picture
"Since I am a grown-up, I have opted for motorcycle tire." -- Picture
"A discarded scooter tire for my play." -- Picture
"I intend to hit only boundaries and sixers." -- Picture
"I have plans to become a world class cricket player." -- Picture
"A thermo Cole also produces good music." -- Picture
"I plan to be a band master." -- Picture
"I borrowed this from my friend." -- Picture
"This is good enough for me for today's play." -- Picture
"Luckily, I found this car in a dustbin." -- Picture
Girl Playing on a Slide -- Picture
This is to welcome new millennium. -- Picture
When she is about to complete her rangoli. -- Picture
Sugarcane symbolizes Sankranti. -- Picture
Good progress in no time! -- Picture
A girl commences her "Sankranti" rangoli. -- Picture
This gal spreads the special Pongal rangoli. -- Picture
A Woman Spreading Rangoli -- Picture
Rangoli also help to hide a distasteful road. -- Picture
What a fine idea to decorate the entrance of the house! -- Picture
Powdered chalk and nimble fingers does the trick. -- Picture
Rangoli greetings are the most inexpensive. -- Picture
Her expert hands draw a rangoli in no time! -- Picture
She takes time off from her busy household duties. -- Picture
Lakshagriha Dahana (Bruning of Lacquer House) -- Picture
This school girl wears colorful dresses to draw her rangoli. -- Picture
Bheema Finds Duryodhana Immersed in Water -- Picture
This is how it looked like when she completed. -- Picture
She commenced her rangoli early in the morning. -- Picture
They welcomed year 2000 with suitable rangoli. -- Picture
Her notes help her when she is struck. -- Picture
An youngster tries her hand such a happy occasion. -- Picture
New year is a good opportunity to greet people. -- Picture
The Indraprastha Palace -- Picture
Karna`s Magnonimity -- Picture
The Dangerous Dice Game -- Picture
Play of Dice Between Pandavas and Kauravas -- Picture
Karna and the Chariot Wheel -- Picture
Death of Abhimanyu -- Picture
Refusing to Show Teeth -- Picture
Simple way to greet the people. -- Picture
"Sweet Smiles Don't Cost Anything!" -- Picture
Wooden Facial Mask of Buffalo-horn Maria -- Picture
Preparing Festival Decorations for Ganesh Utsav -- Picture
Preparing Festival Decorations for Ganesh Utsav -- Picture
The Floral Artists Getting Busy for the Birthday of Lord Ganesh -- Picture
Annual Welcome to Lord Ganesh -- Picture
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Common faces of India -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
A Traditional Man with Vermilion on Forehead -- Picture
Widow without the Vermilion -- Picture
"I have grown my hair (Jata) and wear this vermilion(nama) to fulfill a vow" -- Picture
Indian Woman with stick-on vermilion -- Picture
Picture of a Ganapati Idol Vendor -- Picture
Son of the Priest -- Picture
Various Statues of Ganesh for Sale for Ganesh Festival -- Picture
"I have never been photographed before.
A Young Street Girl -- Picture
Rangoli to Welcome the New Millennium -- Picture
Rangoli to wish Sankranti Greetings -- Picture
Using Rangoli to Greet Friends and Neighbors -- Picture
Indian Girl Selling Pepper, Ginger & Spices -- Picture
Stories the Faces Tell -- Picture
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Rangoli made with petals -- Picture
Faces of India -- Picture
"I am a poor priest of a poor temple" -- Picture
Lord Ganesh in Indian Art -- Picture
"Mother , Look No Hair!" -- Picture
Mother applies curd to the hair of the Vatu -- Picture
Blessings from elders -- Picture
Blessings from elders -- Picture
Blessings from elders -- Picture
The Ladies Giving a Crash Course in Food Preparation to the Understudy -- Picture
Indication of an auspicious occasion -- Picture
With Best Wishes from a Loving Aunt -- Picture
Holy Water Drawn from Well -- Picture
Boys during Ganesh Visarjana -- Picture
Curvy Carrot -- Picture
Ganesh on Fabric Design -- Picture
Gauri-Ganesha for everybody -- Picture
Lord Ganesh in Indian Art -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
Boy Gananapati -- Picture
Ganapati in Wooden Inlay Work -- Picture
Idol of Ganesh -- Picture
An Idol of Ganesh Overwhelmingly Decoarated With Flowers on His Birthday -- Picture
Close-up of a Ganapati Idol -- Picture
Ganapati Descending to Earth -- Picture
Artist Merges Gowri and Ganesh -- Picture
A Painted Idol of Elephant Headed Ganesh at Marketplace -- Picture
Idol of Lord Ganesh -- Picture
Idols of Elephant Headed Ganesh -- Picture
Ganesh Idols -- Picture
Ganapati Festival -- Picture
Lord Ganesh in Indian Art -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
Members of the Yellamma Cult -- Picture
Idol of Cult Goddess Renuka -- Picture
Given to Goddess -- Picture
Members of the Yellamma Cult -- Picture
Man Dressed as Woman in Devotion -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
Given to Goddess -- Picture
A Devotee Balancing an Idol -- Picture
Given to Goddess -- A Temple Woman -- Picture
Painted Face of a Devotee -- Picture
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"Is it OK for a widow to be photographed?" -- Picture
A Member of the Yellamma Cult -- Picture
The Mask of Chhau Dance -- Picture
Portrait of a Poor Vegetable Vendor -- Picture
Portrait of a Poor Vegetable Vendor -- Picture
Portrait of a Poor Vegetable Vendor -- Picture
A Performance in Progress -- Picture
Chhau Dance Performer -- Picture
Mask of a Chhau Dancer -- Picture
Kudubi Folk Dancers -- Picture
Girl Carrying Offerings to Lord Krishna -- Picture
Fruit Offerings for Lord Krishna -- Picture
Portrait of a Beggar -- Picture
Fruit Offerings to Lord Krishna -- Picture
The Chili Seller -- Picture
Karna's Predicament -- Picture
Expert barber shaving off the Vatu's head -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
A Young Girl Washing Dishes by the Roadside -- Picture
Running Errands -- Picture
A Girl Learning Rangoli by Looking at a Book -- Picture
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Common Faces of India -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
Idol of Cult Goddess Renuka -- Picture
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Common Faces of India -- Picture
A Devotee of Renuka Goddess -- Picture
A thatched roof temple with Dasara Greetings -- Picture
Man Dressed as Woman in Devotion -- Picture
Arjuna's Dejection -- Picture
Draupadi's Wedding -- Picture
Floral decorations indicating a festive occasion -- Picture
Welcome Sign to a Wedding Hall -- Picture
Lord Ganesh in a Floral Rangoli -- Picture
Making Art with Flowers -- Picture
"I Sell Good Health" -- Picture
Marvels in Monochrome -- Picture
Man with Gun on Shoulder
Man Dressed as Hanuman the Monkey -- Picture
A string puppet (made with wood) depicts a dancing girl -- Picture
Member of the Mysterious Yellamma Cult -- Picture
Common Faces of India -- Picture
Woman Dry Cleans Rice -- Picture
The Happy Brahmin -- Picture
Fancy Dress -- Picture
The Face of Time -- Picture
Boy Making Bubbles -- Picture
Vikas Playing with Krishnanand -- Picture
Vikas and Jyotsa, February 1980 -- Picture
Vikas in 1980 -- Picture
Jyotsna with Vikas -- Picture
Vikas and Friends from Dharwad -- Picture
Jyotsna with Vikas and Pradeep -- Picture
Vikas feeding an Elephant -- Picture
Boy Vikas in Military Attire -- Picture
Vikas Kamat -- Picture
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Proceedings of a Upanayanam Ceremony -- Picture
Vikas gets into a Fan Cage -- Picture
A Vatu Eating on a Banana Leaf -- Picture
Proceedings of a Upanayanam Ceremony -- Picture
Proceedings of a Upanayanam Ceremony -- Picture
Proceedings of a Upanayanam Ceremony -- Picture
Jyotsna and Vikas -- Picture
A Vatu Seeking Blessings from Elders -- Picture
Picture of a Vatu (understudy) -- Picture
A Vatu with his Collections -- Picture
Picture of a Newly Ordained Brahmin Boy (Vatu) -- Picture
The Samskara of Upanayana -- Picture
Santa Clause in Rangoli Design!
The younger brother of the Vatu waits his turn -- Picture
Young Artist -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer from Kerala -- Picture
From One Generation to Another -- Picture
Vikas with Cousin Amita, 1978 -- Picture
Vikas and Tulasidas -- Picture
Vikas in 1977 -- Picture
Vikas Kamat in 1976 -- Picture
Vikas dressed as an Adivasi -- Picture
Bath Towel as Saree -- Picture
Vikas Kamat -- Picture
School Going Boy -- Picture
Wrestler in the Making -- Picture
Mask of Kathakkali -- Picture
Kathakkali Dance Performance -- Picture
Caged Vikas -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer from Kerala -- Picture
Bubbly Boy -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer from Kerala -- Picture
The Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
Face Painted Boy Salutes with Left Hand -- Picture
Young Cricketer -- Picture
A Religious Vegetable Vendor in Bangalore -- Picture
Portrait of a Kathakkali Dancer -- Picture
A sister applies mascara (kajal) to the Vatu -- Picture
"My Vehicle Never has Mechanical Problems!" -- Picture
Pollution free transportation -- Picture
Pollution free transportation -- Picture
Best Friends -- Picture
Work is like worship -- Picture
Boy Carrying a Load on his Head -- Picture
Simplicity as a way of life -- Picture
True to Nature -- Picture
A Living Train! -- Picture
The Vatu with his parents -- Picture
Vatu with his Sister -- Picture
Mother blesses the new monk -- Picture
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An 'Anterpat' sperates the Vatu from his parents -- Picture
Slice of Life -- Picture
Hindu Boy with Sacred Thread Carrying Water -- Picture
The Vatu accepting alms from his mother -- Picture
The ordained monk -- Picture
Introduction to the Mudras -- Picture
The family priest dressing up the new monk -- Picture
The Matru-Bhojana Ritual -- Picture
Initiation of a Brahmin Boy -- Picture
Vatu in traditionall student clothing -- Picture
Going, Going, Gone! -- Picture
"Ihave many more shaves to do this auspicious day!" -- Picture
The Shaving of the Head Ritual -- Picture
Fruot Offerings to Lord Krishna -- Picture
Celebrating the monkhood with flowers -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
Complex Designs Including Lotus, Swastika Designs -- Picture
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An Indian Woman -- Her attire has not changed in centuries -- Picture
68th way of wearing vermilion -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
Door-to-door salesman vending Rangoli Powder -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
Ice-cream vendor pushing his cart -- Picture
Boys taking turns to the joy ride the water buffalo -- Picture
The Milk Girl -- Picture
Slice of Life -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
On the streets of India -- Picture
Somewhere in India… -- Picture
Somewhere in India -- Picture
A girl bathing in a public pond -- Picture
Girl bathing in a public pond -- Picture
Somewhere in India -- Picture
Somewhere in India -- Picture
United by poverty; united by necessity -- Picture
Somewhere in India… -- Picture
Somewhere in India… -- Picture
Expert barber is called for the special occasion -- Picture
Milk Supplier, Bangalore -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
A Folk Artist as a Rishi (Sage) Who Follows Lord Shiva -- Picture
Mr. Yellowface -- Picture
Pained Face of a Bayalata Dance-Thearer Artist -- Picture
Actor Decorated for a Performance of Dottata -- Picture
A Hero of Doddata with Chest Shield -- Picture
A Hero of Doddata with Shoulder Shields -- Picture
A Hero of Doddata, Carrying his Weapon of Choice -- Picture
Colorful Attire of Doddata Artists -- Picture
A Hero Wearing a Saree! -- Picture
A small troupe of folk artists -- Picture
Chhau Dance Mask Representing a Deity -- Picture
Laughter Cures Poverty -- Picture
Street Urchin, Bangalore -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Folk Artist as Lord Kirshna -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Growing up on the streets of India -- Picture
Street Urchin, Bangalore -- Picture
Never Been to a Dentist! -- Picture
Street Urchin, Bangalore -- Picture
Street Urchin, Bangalore -- Picture
Offerings During Krishnashtami -- Picture
Portrait of a Young Girl -- Picture
Memorial with a Tower -- Picture
A Landlord and his Servant -- Picture
Flower Offerings to Lord Krishna -- Picture
Wooden memorials of the Korku tribe, Pachmadi -- Picture
Sati stone belonging to the Bhil tribe, Chindawada -- Picture
A Memorial Gata of the Bhil Tribe -- Picture
A left-handed soldier brandishing a sword on a memorial in Barsur -- Picture
A memorial stone showing a furiously fighting hero -- Picture
Hero of a Stone Memorial in Barsur Village -- Picture
A Group of Memorials at Barsur in Bastar -- Picture
The Hero and his Wife -- Picture
The Hero of a Memorial, Pachmadi -- Picture
Pillar Memorial of Tamiya -- Picture
A Folk Artist Playing the role of Lord Shiva -- Picture
A memorial resembling a temple -- Picture
The Make up of a Folk Artist -- Picture
Memorial with Earthen Pot, Bastar -- Picture
An Earthen Memorial of Bastar District -- Picture
A heap of wooden memorials at Pachmadi in Central India -- Picture
Folk Artist with his 'Gada' for a showdown -- Picture
A Man Dressed to play the Role of Lord Shiva's Wife Parvati -- Picture
When He acts as a She… -- Picture
Some Artists of a Doddata Troupe have to Play multiple Roles -- Picture
Gorgeously Dressed Memebers of a Doddata Troupe -- Picture
An Folk Entertainer of Doddata Troupe -- Picture
Folk Artist Putting on an elaborate Headgear -- Picture
A Folk Artists as a Fearsome Rakshasa (Deamon) -- Picture
A Folk Artists as a Fearsome Rakshasa (Deamon) -- Picture
Street Urchin, Bangalore -- Picture
A group of grantite pillars, Pachmaddi -- Picture
A Mask Representing the Ten Headed Rawava -- Picture
Picture of a Patient of Leprosy -- Picture
Portrait of a Beggar -- Picture
The Face of Poverty -- Picture
"I will act as Bhakta Markendeya." -- Picture
Portrait of a Beggar -- Picture
Portrait of a Beggar -- Picture
A Patient of Leprosy Begging outside a Church -- Picture
Portrait of a Beggar -- Picture
Portrait of a Beggar outside a Bangalore Church -- Picture
Picture of a Destiture Beggar -- Picture
A Patient of Leprosy Begging outside a Church -- Picture
Beggar Outside of a Bangalore Church -- Picture
Street Urchin, Bangalore -- Picture
"We Congregate in front of a place of worship" -- Picture
A Patient of Leprosy -- Picture
A Mask to express Fear -- Picture
A Thin Hard board Mask -- Picture
A Mask to express Fear -- Picture
Mask with Decorated Eye-brows -- Picture
Falt Head Mask -- Picture
Circular Facial Mask of Hollowed Pumpkin -- Picture
Goat's Hair is attached to the Mask as Beard -- Picture
Honey-bee Wax is employed to fix the nose to the mask -- Picture
A Bear's Hair is used to cover the Head of the Mask -- Picture
The Bangals are fixed around the eyes -- Picture
Extremely Simple Tribal Mask -- Picture
Wooden Facial Mask of Bison Horn Maria -- Picture
"If my suffering is Lord`s wish, I accept it" -- Picture
Chhau Dance -- Picture
Street Urchin, Bangalore -- Picture
Construction Worker with Child -- Picture
Construction Worker from Gulbarga -- Picture
A Dhamsa is a drum played with sticks during the Chhau Performance -- Picture
A Dhol is a small drum slung from the shoulders -- Picture
Musicans Dance as they play on their drums during the Chhau Dance -- Picture
The Music for Chhau Dance has been devised from ancient tribal traditions -- Picture
Elaborately Decorated Mask of Chhau Dance -- Picture
Mask of Chhau Dance -- Picture
Chhau Dancers wear masks according to their role in the play -- Picture
Man gets help with Makeup -- Chhau Dance -- Picture
A Chhau Dancer -- Picture
Pictures of Beggars outside of a Church -- Picture
Folk Dancer from Bengal Performing the Chhau Dance -- Picture
Beggar outside a Church -- Picture
Chhau Dance -- Picture
The Gumatepak Dance -- Picture
Dancer with Gumate-pak -- Picture
Kudubi Folk Dancer -- Picture
Kudubi Dancer -- Picture
Kunubi Dancer -- Picture
Kunubi Dancer -- Picture
Laborer Siblings on way to Forest -- Picture
Never Been Photographed -- Picture
Girl belonging to the Konkani Kunibi Tribe -- Picture
Beggers outside a Bangalore Church -- Picture
A Patient of Leprosy -- Picture
A memorial showing the hero on the upper panel -- Picture
Chhau Dancer Shooting an Arrow During Performance -- Picture
"This is the most delicious meal or what!" -- Picture
At the Sewing Machine -- Picture
A Konkani Woman Making Pan Cakes on Wooden Stove -- Picture <