Journal · Subject
Hindu and Hinduism
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Parvati: the Hindu Goddess of Love, Power and Divine Motherhood
Parvati is the Hindu goddess of love, fertility and devotion, forming the feminine trinity together with Lakshmi and Saraswati. As Shakti goddess she embodies universal feminine energy and... -
Vishnu in Sculpture: Iconography, Avatars and the Vaishnava Tradition
A collector’s guide to Vishnu in sculpture: the chakra, shankha, gada and padma, Garuda and Shesha, the Dashavatara, Vaishnava traditions and the distinction between iconography and attribution. -
Brahma in Sculpture: The Four-Faced Creator and His Iconography
A collector’s guide to Brahma in sculpture: four faces and arms, kamandalu, rosary, sacred book and hamsa, with corrections on Brahma versus Brahman, the Trimurti and attribution. -
What Is Religion? The Types of Faiths, the Largest Religion in the World and How Many Faiths There Are
Religion is an interplay of belief, tradition and culture that has given people meaning and cohesion for thousands of years. An estimated 4,200 religions exist worldwide, usually grouped... -
Hanuman in Sculpture: Ramayana Iconography, Devotion and the Gada
A collector-focused guide to Hanuman in sculpture, including anjali, the gada, the Sanjivani mountain and Ramayana narratives, with guidance on distinguishing iconography from date and regional attribution. -
Maha Shivaratri: The Great Night of Shiva and the Symbolism Behind This Hindu Festival
Maha Shivaratri, the "Great Night of Shiva," is a major Hindu festival honouring Lord Shiva, held on the fourteenth night of Phalgun (February or March). Its legend comes... -
Krishna in Sculpture: Venugopala, the Flute and Vaishnava Iconography
A collector-focused guide to Krishna in sculpture, from Venugopala and the flute-playing stance to regional styles, Vaishnava theology and the distinction between iconography and dating. -
Hindu Gods in Sculpture: A Collector’s Guide to Iconography and Identification
A collector’s guide to identifying Hindu deities in sculpture through attributes, posture, vahana, attendants and regional style, with detailed links to Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ganesha, Krishna and Hanuman. -
Shiva and Parvati: The Story of Divine Love and Devotion
The story of Shiva and Parvati represents the divine union of male and female energy in Hindu mythology. Before Parvati, Shiva was married to Sati, who self-immolated after... -
Ganesha in Sculpture: Iconography, Attributes and the Lord of Beginnings
A collector-focused guide to Ganesha in sculpture: elephant-headed iconography, broken tusk, sweets, axe or goad, mouse vahana, the tradition of 108 names and how regional style affects attribution. -
Shiva in Sculpture: Iconography, Nataraja and the Shiva Linga
A collector-focused guide to Shiva in sculpture, from Nataraja and Ardhanarishvara to the Shiva linga, with iconographic attributes, ritual context and cautions for dating and attribution.
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