Useful resources / web sites   
   
 General         
    
The Ancient Indus Civilisation  
www.harappa.com/har/har0.html 
Illustrated pages by leading scholars of ancient India and Pakistan and the ancient Indus Valley Civilization - including the very latest discoveries. 

www.harappa.com/photo3/index.html 
photographs, postcards, lithographs, engravings, and archival film of India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka before 1947. 

    
ImagesofAsia 
www.imagesofasia.com/india.php 
images of the 50 countries of the world between the Suez Canal and the Sea of Japan. 
    
360 India Guide provides Interactive Panoramic photography. 
    
Hayagriva Study Circle is a pioneering effort at continuing education for adults. Designed for those who believe in knowledge without boundaries, Hayagriva offers an opportunity to learn about subjects they have always wanted to, but never had the time to pursue. 
www.hayagrivastudy.org
    
Rural Education and Conservation of Heritage Foundation 
The fundamental objective of R.E.A.C.H. is increasing the awareness about our villages and the rich heritage.  R.E.A.C.H visualizes that the built heritage at present is fast threatened by the sheer negligence about heritage and symbolic value. R.E.A.C.H will canalize its resources in this area. 
http://conserveheritage.org 
http://templesrevival.blogspot.com 
http://reachhistory.blogspot.com
    
Hansel & Gretel, a play house / kids' activity centre - Where Kids Can Be Kids....  
www.hanselandgretel.in
   
The Aseema Trust, Chennai was founded to bridge arts and education, to link rural and urban schools through folk performing arts, to use performing arts as tools of empowerment, teaching.  
www.aseematrust.org
   
www.culturalindia.net 
Provides information on various aspects of Indian culture - Art, Crafts, Music, Dance, Folktales, Religions, Pilgrimage, National Symbols, History, Clothing, Food, Architecture, Monuments, Forts, Cinema 
    
A spectrum of Indian festivals/fairs and their significance, Festival Recipes 
www.festivalsinindia.net
    
About Indian Weddings  
http://weddings.iloveindia.com
    
An online south asian website for indians abroad  
www.confluence.org.uk
    
Tamil Heritage - Wiki model  
http://tamilheritage.wikispaces.com 
The pages in this collaborative wiki aim to provide a glimpse into the many faceted heritage of Tamil Nadu. The Wiki model offers scope for contribution by people from all walks of life and from different levels of accomplishment.
    
Established in 1997, Nirvana Adventures, an adventure sport company is famous for its pioneering paragliding activity in the western region as well as across the country and has been running India's first full time paragliding school at Kamshet since its inception.  
www.nirvanaadventures.com
   
Books about China - Asian Rare Books  
www.asianrarebooks.net
   
Book  
Karaikkalammaiyar  
Part 1: An iconographical and textual study  
Part 2: Poems for Siva  
By Peter de Bruijn  
ISBN 978-90-811564-1-7  
148 pp.  19 colour plates, 13 B/W plates  
Published February 2007  
Price: € 40  
www.dhyani.nl/Books.htm  

An iconographical and textual study on the most famous Indian female poet Karaikkalammaiyar, one of the 63 nayanmar or Saiva saints. This work is based on research done in India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia during 1994-2006.  
This work is interesting for scholars and specialists of South Indian art and is the first complete publication of this saint in English.  
It describes the dwelling place of Siva Nataraja, the forest at Tiruvalangadu in South India where Siva performed his famous dance.  
As mythology tells us, Karaikkalammaiyar formerly known as the beautiful Punitavati, literally gave up her life in this world to worship Siva and to accompany him in his dance on the cremation fields in Tiruvalangadu.

   
Book  
Earrings-Ornamental Identity and Beauty in India   
(ISBN 817646587-9), book by Dr.Waltraud Ganguly   
  
Earrings always held a significant place in the jewellery of the Indians. They are invariably unique works of art, bearing religious or symbolic content. This book brings a comprehensive documentation of traditional earrings in India, based on scientific fieldwork of more than ten years.  
Waltraud Ganguly was born in Germany and holds a degree in medicine. She feels attracted to India since she was a student in Heidelberg. In 1971, she was married to an Indian, with whom she lives in Germany.  

You can order the book from the publisher in Delhi directly:  
BR Publishing Corporation, Neeraj Mittal  
4737-A/23, Main Ansari Road, Darya Ganj  
New Delhi 110002  
Tel 91-11-23259196, 23259648  
E mail brpcltd@del2.vsnl.net.in  
Online through  
www.bagchee.com/index.aspx

   
The story of the Four Ages - Devayan  
www.devayan.net
   
Online book shop which specializes in the art and culture of India and Southeast Asia  
www.asiafinebooks.com
   
EasternStudiesDatabase.com is an apolitical, non-profit, independent, educational resource which provides professionally researched course materials for educators and students within the areas of Asian and Mideastern Studies.  
easternstudiesdatabase.com/
   
vedic astrology portal     
www.astrogyan.com
   
Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre, Singapore   
The organisation teaches free meditation and also offers free courses on positive-thinking, stress management, leadership seminars and various other topics for self-development.     
www.bkrajayoga.com
   
  
Music  
Lakshanagrandhas
    
The Garland, Another Garland, Yet Another Garland and The Fragrant Garland  
by Mr.N.Rajagopalan
    
Madras (Chennai)December Music Season    
www.indian-heritage.org/musicseason 
       
Harikesanjali    
The post Thyagaraja period saw the blooming of many eminent composers who have enriched Carnatic music.  Among them Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavathar is one of the most distinguished, his contribution being unique.  To create an awareness, to perpetuate his memory and to propagate his music among music lovers, his descendants have created this trust.     
www.saigan.com/harikesanjali 
       
Tamil Music    
www.shaivism.org/tisai.html 
           
Pia Srinivasan's Home Page  
   
"Sannidi Academy of Music and Arts" - "SAMA" 
www.sannidi.org 
An organisation that offers classes in Carnatic, Hindustani and Intrumental Music
     
e-learning     
A new website has just been launched for the benefit of music lovers, students, musicians and teachers of South Indian classical music.  Its foremost objective is to contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas, expertise and resources in the field of South Indian classical music through e-learning. The course author and tutor, Ludwig Pesch, is a practicing musician and educationist.     
www.carnaticstudent.org 
     
Books by Ludwig Pesch 
The [Oxford] Illustrated Companion to South Indian Classical Music 
Raga Dhana: An Alpha-Numerical Directory of Ragas 
Eloquent Percussion: A Guide to South Indian Rhythm 
Vom Klang des Gluecks: Ein Leitfaden zur Musik Suedindiens 
Reviews
   
Music Academy unveils a treasure   
One thousand hours of digitised music available in its archives. 
Talking about the long journey towards forming his collection, Mr. Chari said: “Collectors of music are a peculiar lot. They form a closed circle and do not allow others to get in.”  Over three decades he convinced various guardians to part with their gems and managed a collection of around 6,000 hours of music. “It was equally difficult to index all of it,” he said, a task in which his brother R.V. Gopalan helped. The Tag Corporation bore the cost of the equipment and facilities of the library. 
www.hindu.com/2008/12/13/stories/2008121359840900.htm
    
kutcheribuzz.com 
about South Indian classical music & dance 
www.kutcheribuzz.com
   
carnaticindia.com 
website on South Indian Classical Music & Dance 
www.carnaticindia.com
   
Hamsadhwani has released their 1st fusion album 
Click here for the profile and to listen to the Album songs 
www.myspace.com/fusionhamsadhwani 
   
Information on Sitar, its origin, history and famous sitar players 
www.sitars.net
   
Turya Classical is a fine blend between east and west, a musical intercultural project from Romania dedicated to spread Classical Music on string instruments. It was created by Victor Marius Beliciu and Anne Marie Ene in 2008. The music is a fusion of two cultures, Indian Classical Music and Western Classical Music. Turya Classical offers an authentical music presented at its purest form on instruments like violin, sitar, swarmandal, tanpura and tabla. 

Beliciu Victor Marius is a Romanian sitarist belonging to the Senia Gharana tradition.  Trained initially in Budapest, Hungary under professor Andras Kozma, he was fortunate to learn from the World Renowned sitar maestro, Pandit Debu Chaudhuri, the great legend of the Senia Tradition, which has been named after Mian Tansen the doyen of the Indian Classical Music.  

Anne Marie Ene, graduated with a diploma in violin and toured Europe extensivley. Since 1996, she has made India her home in order to acquire a deeper understanding of Indian Culture and studied with Joy Shrivastava and Swarna Khuntia. 
www.celestialsitar.com/turya.htm

   
Listen to songs (Carnatic music) by VK Raman 
www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?AID=520018&T=6025
   
Yazh Sudhakar's blog archive 
Visit this site to listen to "Ninaithaale inikkum" programmes presented by Yazh Sudhakar in Suryan FM radio. 
Also available in the site - his Tamil kavidhais, rare photographs of music geniuses in the Tamil film world. 

He often relays old songs, raga based songs of Bhagavathar, Ghantasala, TM Sounderrajan, P.Suseela, Yesudas, SPB, Janaki and selected MGR, Sivaji film songs. 
Yazh Sudhakar's profile

   
Royalty Free Music 
Royalty free music downloads, premium production music library, royalty free sound effects. Listen online, purchase and download music and sound effects instantly. Free loops and sounds. 
www.neosounds.com
       
Vidyarthi  
A Forum for Indian Art, Music, and Mythology   
www.ipnatlanta.net/camaga/vidyarthi 
       
OCEAN "an excellence group of art" - an organisation involved in promoting Indian culture and arts
       
Hindu Gods & Saints  
STOTHRA RATHNAS 
- Stothras in praise of the Hindu Gods with translations by P.R.Ramachander http://stotraratna.sathyasaibababrotherhood.org 
- Tanslations of 21 Upanishads & Stories from Puranas: www.celextel.org ; www.hindupedia.com 
- Mantras, Essays, Vikramadithya stories, Samkshepa Dharma Sastram, Kerala temples 
http://stotraratna.awardspace.com/sruthi.html 
   
Thiruppugazh - Glory to Lord Muruga  
Sri V.S. Krishnan pays tribute to the saint Arunagirinathar who composed Thiruppugazh  
www.geocities.com/vsk_tiruppugazh/
   
Hindu Gods & Goddesses  
by Swami Harshananda  
Published by Sri Ramakrishna Math
   
Thiruvilaiyaadal Puraanam (English & Tamil)  
Illustration by S. Rajam, Txt by Arangasami  
Published by Ramalingar Panimandram
   
Shaivism Home Page   
www.shaivam.org
   
Sidhivnayak, Aashtavinayk, Aartis, Symbolism, Temples, Stories, 32 forms, Dev darshan, Hindu Gods, Goddesses, Saints & Sadgurus - visit www.shreedarshan.com
 
Krishna The Majestic - a presentation of the life of Krishna in pictures by Apurva Chopade 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt-aLrHfduc
   
Info on self-realization, mantra meditation, Bhagavad-gita, yoga, karma, reincarnation, vegetarianism, Live Webcasts From Krishna Temples 
www.krishna.com
   
Temples  
www.shaivism.org/sp.html
   
Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple situated on hill top in Bilaspur Distt. of Himachal Pradesh    
www.nainadevi.com
        
Saidham Sola - Ahmedabad  
www.saidhamsola.org  
(The temple is maintained in the same manner as in Shirdi)
      
Art & Craft  
….lets give new life to these stones…for they are not just stones…but centuries of knowledge handed down from generation to the next, coursing through the viens of a master sculpture… 
www.poetryinstone.in
       
Madhubani paintings   
www.southasianist.info/india/mithila/index.html 
       
Photographs of Mahabalipuram sculptures taken in June 2003 by Ken    
http://travel.webshots.com/album/81802031czWFeg
       
www.artists-india.com 
Artists-India Gallery - performing and visual arts
    
www.icons-paintings.com  
Hand painted religious icons on wood and abstract oil paintings by Ioan Popei.
      
Fine Art Reproductions Hand Painted in Oil on Canvas  
www.reproduction-oil-paintings.com
      
Paintings Online - Original Paintings and Art Reproductions at www.allartclassic.com
      
Giovanni Antonio Canal (Venice, Republic of Venice, October 28, 1697 – April 19, 1768, Venice), better known as Canaletto, was a Venetian artist famous for his landscapes, or vedute, of Venice. He was also an important printmaker in etching. 
www.canalettogallery.org
      
The complete works by Jan Matejko - Biography, more than 60 images of paintings, eCards 
www.jan-matejko.org
     
"Art Ireland Ltd" - Online Paintings, Art, Photos, Facts and Artists of Ireland, Ireland Art Exhibitions   
www.irelandart.com
     
"Buy Original Art" - Purchase art online - An online art  galleries directory   
www.buy-original-art.com
     
"Montableau Gallery" - Fine Art Oil painting Reproductions   
www.montableau.com
   
"Lugansk Art Gallery", presents for purchase really distinctive art works of professional artists of Ukraine both members of the National Union of Ukrainian Artists and representatives of alternative art trends.   
www.artgallery.com.ua
     
"Isabel Art Gallery" offers prestigious fine art oil painting reproductions of Masterpieces, oil portrait paintings, pet portraits & wedding portraits, entirely hand painted by professional artists, graduated from Art Schools.  
www.isabel.com
   
"QingfengArt" offers high quality portrait painting from photos, reproductions and original abstract paintings.  
www.qingfengart.com
   
Digital Caricatures  
creates your caricatures and portraits from photo digitally, so as to give you faster and clean output at an affordable price.  
www.kalpart.com
   
The Magical World of Horses 
Horse art gallery and short stories by Suzana Stojanovic Suza, an equine artist and a writer. Unique and original photorealistic artwork created in various techniques including oil on canvas paintings, pastels and pencil drawings of horses, Arabian horse portraits, landscapes, people. Enigmatic short stories about life based on different life experience, temptations, events, myths, legends, mysteries and fairy tales.  
www.suzanastojanovic.com
   
Places of interest  
Delhi Agra Jaipur Travel Services  
Our tour packages include the three main destinations of India, Golden Triangle India, an amazing tour itinerary comprising the three famous cities Delhi, Agra and Jaipur  
Other Golden Triangle in India  
East India Golden Triangle » Puri » Konark » Bhubaneswar   
South India Golden Triangle » Bangalore » Mysore » Ooty  
Tamil Nadu Golden Triangle » Chennai » Mahabalipuram » Kanchipuram 
   
Treks, Forts and Nature: Pictures and Photography of Sahyadris, Maharashtra and around Mumbai by Amit Kulkarni  
www.amitkulkarni.info/pics
  
Information in German related to Indian Culture, wildlife, Pilgrimage....  
www.reiseindien.de
      
Athens, Cuisine, Culture, Architecture.....  
www.athensown.com
      
Dance  
Books useful for dancers   
listed in www.narthaki.com
      
The site maintained by Bharatanatyam dancer Anjali Nandan aims at providing Bharatanatyam lessons online. 
www.onlinebharatanatyam.com
      
The International Dance Council CID is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.  CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions. 
www.orchesis-portal.org/cdr
      
Bharatha Natyam - Classical Dance of the Ancient Tamils 
The Role of Dance Sculptures in Tamilnadu 
site.voila.fr/bharatanatyam/Karana.html
      
108 Karanas of Shiva's Tandava Dance, Full Bronze Set 
http://lotus-sculpture.stores.yahoo.net/31b14.html#pict
             
Dance related Web Sites maintained by Saigan Connection    
Arangham   
www.arangham.com   
To explore, enrich and promote the performing and visual arts of India and to contemporize the rich tapestry of Indian creativity for modern audiences 
   
Arpana Dance Company, Ramya Harishankar  
www.danceramya.com   
Southern California based Arpana Dance Company (ADC) has had the honor of performing in the US, Europe and India under the guidance of Ramya Harishankar 
  
Bharata Kalanjali   
www.bharatakalaanjali.org   
Bharata Kalaanjali - Premier Academy of Indian Classical Dance, Music & Allied Arts  - All about the Dhananjayans - V.P.Dhananjayan & Shanta Dhananjayan as dancers, choreographers, teachers...& Bhaaskara   
www.krdressers.com   
K R Dressers - total end to end solution, right from sourcing of material, tailoring the costume, despatching through courier.
   
Ektaa Center   
www.ektaacenter.org   
Ektaa in Sanskrit means oneness or unity. Ektaa Center is committed to create an awareness and understanding of the traditional arts of India, using diverse medium such as dance, music, theater and other related arts to help build better communities in Southern California. 
   
Narthaki   
www.narthaki.com   
A web directory of Classical Indian Dances - Addresses of artistes of classical Indian dance forms, current events, articles, interviews, reviews, profiles, snippets, diduknow, new releases... 
   
Prakriti Foundation   
www.prakritifoundation.com   
Inquiry into our Cultural Identity & Inheritance 
   
Sangeetha Balasingam   
www.sangeethabalasingam.com   
I am currently learning from Smt. Pushkala Gopal & Sri. Unnikrishnan. I am also learning Carnatic music vocal from Sangeeta Vidwan Tiruvarur Kodandapani to enhance my knowledge of my Asian roots. 
   
Shantala Shivalingappa   
www.shantalashivalingappa.com   
Born in India, brought up in Paris, Shantala is the child of east and west. She grew up in a world filled with dance and music, initiated at a tender age by her mother, dancer Savitry Nair. (Kuchipudi, Contemporary dance, Theatre) 
   
The Other Festival   
www.theotherfestival.com   
ANITA RATNAM, noted dancer of international repute and art administrator and RANVIR SHAH, theatre director, art critic and businessman conceived, named and worked for this event from 1998 to 2006. 
 
  
Articles, Interviews, Reviews  
in the Narthaki web site  
Articles ; Interviews ; Previews ; Reviews ; Profiles
     

     

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