books
Title
:

7 Secrets From Hindu Calender Art

Author
:
Devdutt Pattanaik
ISBN
:
9789386224026
Book No
:
377
Status
:
Available
Shelf
:
IN-R4S1
Category
:
Indian Writing
Subcategory
:
Indian Writing
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Summary

Hindu mythology abounds with fascinating gods, goddesses and characters whose visual representations — through calendar art — are equally colourful. Hindu calendar art may seem fantastic and kitsch, but it is in fact the most democratic expression of a mythic imagery that was once restricted to temple walls and palm leaf manuscripts. These portraits of the Hindu pantheon of gods and the stories that surround them can be found on the walls and puja rooms of almost every Hindu household in India. Rich in symbols, each image is a piece of an ancient metaphysical jigsaw puzzle. In this book, Dr Devdutt Pattanaik, India’s renowned mythologist, decodes these symbols to reveal a wisdom that has nourished India for thousands of years.