Gods and Heroes of India Grades 6-12 Series
The adventures of Rama and Hanuman in the Indian epic, the Ramayana, are just a few of the fascinating stories of Hindu and Buddhist gods and heroes covered in this introduction to the the history and culture of India. Students are also introduced to the incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu as the man-lion Narasimha and the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, through works of art in the Museum's collection. A viewing guide assists students in analyzing the information presented.
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Sita in the Garden of Lanka, From the Ramayana epic of Valmiki, India, Pahari, Guler, 18th century c. 1725
1966.143
Eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara, Western Tibet, Kashmiri style, 11th century mid-11th century
1975.101