Hindu Cultural Heritage Vishnu Sculpture
Vishnu is the god of protection and maintenance in Hinduism. In many myths, he often appears in different incarnations to maintain the balance and justice of the universe. This "eight-armed statue of Vishnu" may depict a certain mythological image of him, in which the eight arms often symbolize his extraordinary ability and versatility.
Minneapolis Art Gallery Collection 12th Century Bronze Statue of Shiva Nataraja, India
The Hindu god Shiva appears in several incarnations. Here, Shiva appears as the king of the dance. He raised his left foot in an elegant dancing pose. In his upper right hand, Nataraja holds a drum, the sound of which embodies creation. The flame he held in his upper left hand symbolized destruction. Together they symbolize the creation and destruction of the universe. The gestures of the lower left and lower right palms of the icon indicate protection. The foot resting on the demon's back symbolizes the elimination of ignorance, while the raised left foot symbolizes salvation. A now-missing ring of fire, symbolizing the simultaneous and continuing creation and destruction of the universe, will surround the bronze icon.
Ganesha (Ganesh) Mahogany Mask
Ganesha is one of the most important gods in Hinduism. He has an elephant head and a person, symbolizing soul and matter. Ganesha is the protector of writers, students and businessmen,. Every year in August, people will hold a 10-day Ganesha festival to worship him. There are many different legends about his birth, one of the more famous is that his mother pinched a child with the soil from her body while bathing, and asked his father to give him life. But his entourage cut off the child's head. Later, Shiva replaces the head of the child with the head of an elephant to revive him.
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