At first glance, Hindu gods appear blue. Many assume it’s their actual skin color, but the truth is far deeper. Blue isn’t literal it’s a symbol of the infinite. The sky, the oceans, and the cosmos ...

The festival is celebrated across India, but is most popular in northern and eastern states [] Millions of people are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours, in India and across the world. The ...

The Hindu god (and his many avatars) are the focus of a thrilling assortment of sculptures and paintings, dating from the fourth century through the twentieth. One of the earliest pieces is a ...

Many people believe divine avatars appear only to destroy demons. Stories of Lord Vishnu taking different forms often focus ...

In India, a boy with blue skin and worshipped as a god. Scott Simon speaks with SJ Sindu about her new book, "Blue Skinned Gods." "Blue-Skinned Gods" brings us into the world of Kalki, who was born ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This stone stele features the Hindu ...