Historical Figures

Shakyamuni Buddha (The historical Buddha)

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Attendant of Vishnu with discus

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Bust of a bodhisattva

Teaching Ideas

Durga

Teaching Ideas

Shiva Nataraja

Teaching Ideas

Shrine

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Sleeved garment

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Bracelet

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Nandi

Cultures & Traditions

Parvati

Cultures & Traditions

Indian Jewelry

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Qatar (dagger)

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Standing Mother Goddess

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Egg of Brahman or Svayambhu Lingam

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Head with a crown

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Architectural bracket

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Image of Buddha with attendants

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Figure of an atlant

Times & Places

Chola dynasty

Cultures & Traditions

Jainism

Cultures & Traditions

The Cult of Shiva in South India

Cultures & Traditions

Temple Jewelry in India

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Bazu band

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Architectural bracket

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Throne leg

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Finial for a bed or throne

Cultures & Traditions

Lakshmi

Teaching Ideas

Vishnu and attendants

Cultures & Traditions

Kali

Materials & Techniques

Kundun

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Humped bull (zebu, or Bos Indicus)

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Durga

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House facade ornament: singa

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Overdoor from a Shiite mosque

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Jali screen

Cultures & Traditions

Hindu Art During the Mughal Period

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Stele with Vishnu and Lakshmi

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Ritual vessel

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Elephant

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Folding backgammon board