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Music in the stone

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:52:47 -0400

Researchers 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

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:40:37 -0400

Archaeologists 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

Fri, 30 May 2008 15:19:09 -0400

Start: 2008/06/27 - 18:00

End: 2008/06/29 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Central

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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).

Location:
Barony of Small Gray Bear (Pine Bluff, Arkansas)

10th century Temple of Lord Vishnu discovered

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:36:10 -0400

Archaeologists 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

Sun, 3 Feb 2008 13:07:45 -0500

Workers 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

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:25:18 -0400

"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

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:38:41 -0400

Want 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

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:40:02 -0400

Scientists 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

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:57:13 -0400

Based 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.visit Raj Tents

Ancient Indian manuscripts online

Fri, 2 Mar 2007 14:24:40 -0500

The 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

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:13:56 -0400

Start: 2006/11/11 - 09:00

End: 2006/11/11 - 10:30

Timezone: Canada/Eastern

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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)

Location:
Barony of Ben Dunfirth (Rockton, Ontario)

Rajahs-on-the-Red Photos Online

Mon, 3 Jul 2006 16:24:17 -0400

Faerisa 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

Thu, 8 Jun 2006 12:40:33 -0400

Start: 2006/06/24 - 10:00

End: 2006/06/24 - 22:00

Timezone: Canada/Central

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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

Location:
Barony of Castel Rouge (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

16th century manuscript from India featured in exhibit at the Met

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 11:36:37 -0400

"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

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:49:34 -0400

"Pearls of the Parrot of India" is on display at The Walters Art Museum, in Baltimore, Maryland, through September 11.