Art

Yellow Jambhala
Tibet, 17th century
Vishnu with the King of Snakes, Shesha
Nepal, ca. 17th century
Vishnu
Nepal, 12th century
Two-sided Festival Banner of Varunani and Varahi
Nepal, 17th or 18th century
Siddhi Lakshmi
Nepal, 18th century
Sharabha; fragment of a throne frame
Nepal or Tibet, 14th - 15th century
Shiva and Parvati
Nepal, 13th century
Shiva Bhairava
Nepal, 15th century
Shiva Vishavarupa, Universal form with Consort
Nepal, mid-19th century
Siddhi Lakshmi
Nepal, 17th century
Siddhi Lakshmi
Nepal, dated by inscription, 1694
Siddhi Lakshmi
Nepal, Dated by inscription 1796
Sketchbook page, Naga Mandala
Nepal, 18th century
Snake Goddess Manasa
Northeastern India, 12th century
Protective Goddess in Peaceful and Wrathful Form
Central Tibet, 1790-1805
Lotus Goddess, Lakshmi
Nepal, 17th century

Spiral

Ritual Lens
A daughter documents her mother's decline and the Hindu rites around death and mourning
Female Power in the Himalayas
Goddesses, bodhisattvas, and dakinis are prominent in Hindu and Buddhist art
Overcoming Obstacles
Celebrating the beloved god Ganesha
Iconic Animals in Himalayan Art
These creatures are more than just pets
Fluid Depictions of Gender and Identity in Himalayan Art
Deities beyond the binaries of gender
Hindu Legends That Inspired the Colorful Holi Festival
Learn about the celebration of the victory of good over evil
Celebrate Diwali with Five Refreshing Insights from Ganesha
Find light and wisdom in the beloved Hindu deity

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