Tag Archives: Hindu

The blue man

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Gary

Why is Krishna blue? Have you ever wondered? More importantly, why do I ask? Today at the V&A I found some rather beautiful paintings, hidden away in the South-east Asia gallery. They are all about A4 in size and some … Continue reading →

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Two Buddhists and a Hindu

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Gary

There sure are some crazy gods. And quite a few of them are at the V&A. Here’s three I met today. Let’s start with the Buddhist defender, Mahākāla. The thing with this chap is that he has various guises throughout … Continue reading →

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Gods on Sunday

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Gary

On Friday I was wandering around the V&A and realised there seems to be an awful lot of female demons, associated with eastern religions. This surprised me somewhat given that very early societies tended to worship the female form (there’s … Continue reading →

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Park bunting

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Gary

Most of today was spent doing some research for Mirinda. For her work. I enjoyed it but it took up a lot of my day! The rest of the day was spent doing housework and walking in the park. Being … Continue reading →

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Diwali

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Gary

Today marks the beginning of Diwali, a Hindu festival that lasts five days. Having just found out about it, I’m a bit peeved that, because of my wrist, I’m unable to make the irresistible sweet treats required. So, this afternoon, … Continue reading →

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