Environment Messages

Every year during first week of October (World Wild Life Week) I receive two beautiful hand painted cards carrying messages of ecology and its conservation from friend Dr.S.V.Narasimhan of Virajpet. He has been doing this for the past 24 years.

You will be amazed at his concern and effort in spreading the message of ecology conservation. Look at this statistics:

Total of hand painted cards made: This year 2490; in 24 years 50,040

Total recipients: This year 1230; in 24 years 7110.

His 300 page fieldguide to 310 species of birds found in the district of Kodagu with colour illustrations (of course made by him) and text- Feathered Jewels of Coorg has already seen two reprints. For copies contact him: drnsimhan@yahoo.com.

My Cartoons

Here are some my cartoons which were in my computer for a long time. Tell me how they are..

Visit to Hampi after two decades

My last visit to Hampi was during 1987. Though I visited Kannada University many a times later, I never made it to visit the ruins of Hampi. Now I had to go to receive my Ph.D. degree. Convocation is totally different at Kannada University- it is called `Nudi Habba'- a festival of letters/speech. Unlike in western Universities, we are supposed to wear white:




Glimpses of Kannada University:
Hampi- A world heritage:


A Celestial beauty:


Neha, Ayan and Shashank:

Ugra Narasimha:



Hajara Rama Temple:

Miniature beauties- these sculptures are about 8-10 inches in height:


Mahanavami Dibba:



Lotus Mahal:

Elephants' stable:


Well, who looks better?

Sun sets and it is time to depart: