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Music in the stone
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/07/14 - 21:52. 601 CE to 700 CE | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Performing ArtsResearchers Paul Calamia and Jonas Braasch of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered something interesting about stone pillars from Hindu temples dating to the 7th century: they can be played.
11st century Jain statue found in Pushkar, India
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/06/29 - 17:40. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | Archaeology | Asian Indian | HinduismArchaeologists working on a site near Ajmer, India have discovered a black stone statue of Jain Tirthankar Kuntunath in a meditating posture dating to the 11th century. The statue is one of 36 discovered in old Pushkar in the past year.
[GLE] It's the End of the World
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/05/30 - 19:19. Arts and Sciences | Asian Indian | Gleann Abhann | Martial Activities2008/06/27 - 18:00
2008/06/29 - 12:00
US/Central
Well, almost. If the cutoff date for the SCA is 1600, let's party like it's 1599 (will the Prince be there?). The Barony of Small Gray Bear and the proto-Canton of Southtower bring you Bombay 1599: a relaxing weekend of fun, food, and frolic.
Enjoy a weekend of fighting heavy weapons and rapier), Live Weapons, A&S (populace judged: NO documentation required), and lots of food. The Barony's own Kat the Strange is offering up an Indian "street feast" that you can eat with your hands, including Tali machli (fried fish), baigan pakora (battered & fried eggplant), fresh onion chutney, chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, shami kebab, fried bananas and much more. No, sorry... peanut butter will not be available for the fried bananas (we DON'T want to have to call Doctor Bombay).
Barony of Small Gray Bear (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)
10th century Temple of Lord Vishnu discovered
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/04/30 - 14:36. 901 CE to 1000 CE | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Places of WorshipArchaeologists have discovered a 10th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the village of Hathigan near Purva Khas in Karchana, India. "With the invaders having destroyed temples during the time, it is indeed rare that a beautifully carved plinth (from the temple) is still existing," said Dr DP Dubey of Allahabad University's Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archaeology.
9th century Buddhist temple discovered in India
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/02/03 - 18:07. 801 CE to 900 CE | Asian Indian | Buddhism | Hinduism | Places of WorshipWorkers on a construction site in Bhubaneswar, India have discovered the remains of a 9th century Buddhist monastery. Villagers have requested the preservation of the site.
Exhibit of Indian paintings at the British Museum
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2007/08/16 - 14:25. Asian Indian | Exhibits | Fine Arts"Faith, Narrative, and Desire: Masterpieces of Indian painting in the British Museum" will be on display through November 11, to commemorate 60 years of Indian independence.
Raj Tents offers exotic ambience
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/07/10 - 23:38. Asian Indian | Tents and TentmakingWant a more exotic tent experience? Want to make a statement with your dining fly? Check out Raj Tents, a company which understands the romance of the tent.
"Astonishingly modern" technology marks 14th century Indian observatory
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007/06/26 - 18:40. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Asian Indian | Astrology and AstronomyScientists working at the 14th-century Pir Ghaib Observatory in Delhi, India were astonished to find instruments used to tell time and study the celestial skies including a "zenith tube" through which the moon could be observed.
Raj Tents
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2007/04/25 - 14:57. Asian Indian | Merchants | Metalworking | Middle Eastern | Tents and TentmakingBased in India, Raj Tents manufactures elaborately-decorated pergolas, pavilions, tents, and other shelters in sizes up to 34x40 feet (10.3x12.2 meters). They offer rectangular and octagonal shelters of canvas, as well as cloth liners that can be used to dress up modern vinyl tents. The company also offers a selection of furnishings, accessories, and lighting fixtures in an Indian or Middle Eastern style.
Ancient Indian manuscripts online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/03/02 - 19:24. Asian Indian | Scribal ArtsThe Indian government has created a website to house a database of 1.8 million ancient texts which will be searchable in both Hindi and English. "The National Electronic Catalogue of Manuscripts, Kritisampada provides information of individual manuscripts, manuscript collections and printed catalogues."
Day of the Troubadours
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006/09/21 - 22:13. Arts and Sciences | Asian Indian | Ealdormere2006/11/11 - 09:00
2006/11/11 - 10:30
Canada/Eastern
The Barony of Ben Dunfirth invites one and all once again to Day of the Troubadours - The Pride of the Shah
Rockton Fairgrounds
812 Old Hwy 8,
Rockton, Ontario
L0R 1X0
Saturday, November 11, 2006
9 am open, 10:30 close
Site fees: $9 adults, $5 students (13-18) and $3 children (5-12), Feast $14, students and children $8.00, children under 5 free. (Non-member surcharge of $4 will be in effect)
Barony of Ben Dunfirth (Rockton, Ontario)
Rajahs-on-the-Red Photos Online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006/07/03 - 20:24. Asian Indian | Costuming | Northshield | Photo AlbumFaerisa has posted photos from the recent Rajahs on the Red, an Indian-themed event, held in Castel Rouge in the Kingdom of Northshield.
Rajahs on the Red: A Journey to Medieval India
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006/06/08 - 16:40. Arts and Sciences | Asian Indian | Hinduism | Martial Activities | Northshield2006/06/24 - 10:00
2006/06/24 - 22:00
Canada/Central
Escape to a time of magic and mystery in the fabled lands of Hindustan. Join your fellow travellers at the Rajah's court and marvel at the wonders on display.
Highlights: Performance by the Manohar Indian Dancers Henna tattoos Mahabharata Tournament (heavy fighting) Indian Bazaar Astrological consultations Raffle Feast
Friday Evening: Pre-Event Archery Tourney
Sunday Post-Event Activities: Tour of the new Hindu Temple Tour of Sage Garden Herbs
Barony of Castel Rouge (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
16th century manuscript from India featured in exhibit at the Met
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2005/10/17 - 15:36. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Asian Indian | Exhibits | Scribal Arts"Pearls of the Parrot of India: The Emperor Akbar's Illustrated Khamsa, 1597–98" will be on display at the Florence and Herbert Irving Galleries for the Arts of South and Southeast Asia at the Metropolitan Museum of Art through March 12.
Indian and Persian manuscript exhibit on display at The Walters
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2005/06/20 - 15:49. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Asian Indian | Exhibits | Middle Eastern | Scribal Arts"Pearls of the Parrot of India" is on display at The Walters Art Museum, in Baltimore, Maryland, through September 11.
17th Century Islamic Brass Superior to European
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/06/12 - 13:25. 1601 CE and Later | Asian Indian | Astrology and Astronomy | MetalworkingA study by archaeometallurgists has determined that 17th century brass astrolabes constructed by Indian artisans were centuries ahead of their European counterparts.
Statues Stolen from 13th Century Hindu Temple
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/05/28 - 22:13. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Asian Indian | Hinduism | StoneworkArchaeologists have reported that at least four statues have been stolen from a recently-discovered 13th century temple to Shiva near Bogra, Bangladesh.
145,000 Books Destroyed by Arson in India
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005/05/02 - 21:52. Asian Indian | BBC News | Modern Society | Scribal ArtsA fire, started by protestors in the Central Library of Manipur, India, has destroyed nearly 145,000 volumes, including some of the district's most ancient texts.
Muslim Charity Claims Ownership of Taj Mahal
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005/03/30 - 21:24. 1601 CE and Later | Architecture and Construction | Asian Indian | BBC News | IslamThe Sunni Waqf Board, a Muslim charitable organization that oversees Muslim graveyards, has laid claim to India's Taj Mahal.
Research links for medieval India
Submitted by Aoife on Tue, 2004/12/07 - 15:18. Aoife's Links | Asian Indian | Hinduism | IslamAoife brings us links about medieval India as she celebrates her new modern-world job at a yoga magazine publishing company.
Taj Mahal Celebrates 350th Birthday
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2004/10/15 - 23:06. 1601 CE and Later | Architecture and Construction | Asian | Asian Indian | BBC NewsIndians are celebrating the 350th anniversary of the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Copper Plates Document Vijayanagara Dynasty
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004/10/10 - 17:44. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Asian Indian | MetalworkingThree etched copper plates dating to 1544 give details of the Kingdom of Vijayanagara in India.
New Study Shows Romany Gypsies Originated in India
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004/09/27 - 03:09. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | ABC News | Asian IndianA new genetic study places the origins of Romany gypsies as India rather than Egypt as previously believed.
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Roman Trade Route May have Included Lost City of Muziris
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004/05/03 - 17:41. Asian IndianIndolink: Archaeologists from Southampton University have discovered evidence of a Roman
trade route to southwestern India and what may be the legendary city of
Muziris.
Elephant, Erotic Sculture Discovered at Medieval Indian Fort
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2004/02/01 - 15:21. Asian IndianDeccan Herald: Excavations of a medieval fortress in Cuttack, India have revealed the skeleton
of an elephant buried in the 15th or 16th century as well as erotic statues of
female dancers.
Indian Mob Destroys Ancient Manuscripts
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004/01/10 - 09:08. Ananova | Asian IndianMembers of a group calling themselves Sambhaji Brigade destroyed over 30,000
ancient manuscripts January 5, 2004 at the Bhandarkar Oriental Research
Institute.
900-Year-Old Ship Found in Rice Field
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2003/11/06 - 10:07. Ananova | Asian IndianA sailing vessel believed to have sunk off the coast of India 900 years ago has
been discovered buried under a rice field.
South Asian Arms & Armor on Display at the Higgins
Submitted by Karen on Thu, 2003/10/30 - 10:03. Asian Indian"The Passage to India: The Arms and Armor of South Asia" will be on display at The Higgins Armory Museum, in Worcester, Massachusetts, from October 23, 2003, to June 20, 2004.
Razed 16th Century Mosque Straddled 10th Century Hindu Temple
Submitted by Karen on Mon, 2003/09/01 - 10:45. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Asian Indian | Hinduism | IslamAFP: Indian archaeologists have found a medieval Hindu temple under the remains of an Islamic
shrine that was razed by Hindus in 1992, a report unveiled in court said.
Exhibit on Bronzes of South India Opens at the Cleveland Museum of Art
Submitted by Karen on Fri, 2003/07/11 - 04:14. Asian IndianA new exhibit, "The Sensuous and the Sacred: Chola Bronzes from South India," is being shown at the
Cleveland Museum of Art from July 6 through September 14.
