Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Week 13: Reading Diary B

7 secrets from Hindu calendar art.  

Ganesha's Secret:  




  • I think that it is interesting how the calendar is associated with a God (Shiva). (one interesting feature is that he has a elephant head) 
  • Ganesha removes obstacles  
  • Kartikeya leads other gods in battles against demons 
  • Shiva is also known as the destroyer 
  • Divinity: formless but requires forms to comprehend it. 
  • Khandoba: communicates the belief of the believers.  
  • Deity: both God and god 
  • Chandi and Chamundi don’t have a male escort. They feel that a male escort is meant to domesticate them. They are known as warriors and can't be kept down by maternity. 
  • Andal: is also known as Gadai. 
  •  The parrot and lotus are associations of love. They are also associated with Karna (cupid) 
  •  Annapura: univeral goddess

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