Man and Man-Lion: the Philadelphia Narasimha - Article by Dr. Michael W. Meister discussing a red sandstone attached sculpture of Narasimha (Vishnu as the Man-Lion or Killer of Demons). Peopling of India - An article discussing research into mDNA base sequences, combined with archaeological and linguistic data as applied to the question of the peopling of India. A Unique Memorial to a Learned Lady - Recent discovery of a stone portrait of a woman scholar of the 10th century. Social Life in Medieval Deccan : Status of Women - Status of Women in 14th Century South India. Prehistoric Rock Paintings in India - Examples of cave art dating back over 20,000 years. Asoka Statues Unearthed in India - An article from the BBC reporting the discovery of two statues of King Asoka. Archaeology in the Third World - Review by D. P. Agrawal of Dilip K. Chakrabarti's 2003 volume. Monk Mummy Found in Mountains - From phayul, a mummy of a Tibetan Buddhist monk, believed to be about 500 years old, has been found in India's northern Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh Saraswati Project May be Buried - From the Times of India, a pet project of the then culture minister Jagmohan, officials now indicate that it would be certainly axed. Visvarupa - Treats the beginning of Brahmanical figures in Northern India which are seen as visual images of cosmogonic theory. Their anthropomorphic figures are emanatory, issuing from a central figure and represent, not a group of figures, but a process of cosmic becoming in its continuity. Form 'multiple icons' as phases of the process of creation, and is shown as an ongoing, uninterrupted whole. The Tell-tale Pallava Stamp - From the Hindu, a newly revealed Tamil inscription confirms the origins of an unearthed Mamallapuram temple. Mother Goddess Figurines Found in Tamil Nadu - From the Hindu, terracotta figurines of the Mother Goddess have been found at Andipatti in Tiruvannamalai district and Modur in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu during excavations conducted by the State Archaeology Department. A Puzzling Wreck - From Archaeology, India's first ancient shipwreck, discovered recently in the coastal town of Kadakkarapally, has archaeologists stumped. Group of Monuments at Hampi - A brief description and justification for inscription. India Uncovers Ancient Buddhist Marvel - An article from the BBC reporting the excavation in Bihar, of one of the world's tallest Buddhist stupas. Lost City Found Off Indian Coast - From the BBC, a city which has been the subject of legend for thousands of years is discovered off the south-east coast of India. Urn-burial Site Found at Adichanallur - From the Hindu, 20 urns, painted pot sherds, black ware and red ware have been unearthed. The burial site is adjacent to a lake on a huge mound on the southern bank of the Tamiraparani. Ancient Indians Made 'Rock Music' - From the BBC, archaeologists rediscover a huge rock art site in India where inhabitants used the local rocks to make musical sounds. Buddha Site Celebrates U.N. Status - From the BBC, ancient Indian temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine, is formally dedicated as a World Heritage site. Experts Split on Ayodhya Findings - From BBC, an archaeological report it was hoped would resolve the row over the north Indian religious site only entrenches opinions. Ayodhya Excavations Completed - From BBC, archaeologists complete excavation work on the religious site in northern India, the subject of dispute between Hindus and Muslims. Urns Proof of Ancient Pot Burial - From the Telegraph, evidence of a prehistoric burial custom of interring dead people in pots has again surfaced in Tamil Nadu with the chance discovery of six “burial urns” in Tirunelveli district. Artifacts or Geofacts? - An alternative explanation of alleged artifacts from the Gulf of Cambay, western India. The Rock Art of Central India - Dr Jean Clottes describes the amazing paintings and engravings found at sites throughout central India. Includes an Indian rock art painting and engraving gallery. Excavations to Resolve Temple Row - From Guardian Unlimited, a court in India ordered archaeologists to excavate the site of the demolished Ayodhya mosque to determine whether a Hindu temple ever existed there.