The renowned British Museum (BM) has developed a digital-based exhibition “Celebrating Ganesha” with the help of the Google Cultural Institute (GCI). The exhibition’s tagline includes “Explore the imagery and symbolism associated with Ganesha and gain an insight into some of the most popular stories surrounding him”. Lord Ganesha is worshipped as God of wisdom and symbolizes remover of obstacles […]
Australian Hindus Urge Sydney Art Gallery to Return Hindu Statue If Illegal Acquired
Hindus & Secular Humanists in Australia and Worldwide are urging the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) in Sydney (Australia) to expedite the provenance of its Hindu Statue (of the Women Goddess Durga, a symbol of strengh and power for Hindus), and if proved stolen, return it to Hindu temple it originally belonged. According to reports, among […]
California Museum Showcasing Hindu & Buddhist Relics As Part of Nepal Exhibition
(CHAKRA) Renowned Crocker Art Museum (CAM) in Sacramento (California, USA) is exhibiting various Hindu & Buddhist deities in its current “Celestial Realms: The Art of Nepal” exhibition, which will continue till February 10. Its 44 works reportedly include bronze-stone-wood sculptures, paintings, ritual objects, tribal pieces and masks; dating as far back as eighth century; and […]