Written by Angela May, Associate Director of Learning and Engagement How do you depict a goddess so loved and revered that she is worshipped by Hindus, Jains, and even some […]
Indian Art
Recent Acquisitions: Sunita, Sita, and Nirmala
The three girls seen in this photograph, Sunita, Sita, and Nirmala, were participants in Balika Mela, a fair for young girls held annually in the Lunkaransar block of Rajasthan, India. […]
5 Things To Know About Holi
One of the most colorful days of the year is the day of the Holi Festival. Although it is a Hindu holiday that began in India, there are now festivals […]
Interview with Dr. Cathleen Cummings: Film in Post-Partition India
On March 5 at 6PM, the Museum is excited to welcome Dr. Cathleen Cummings to present the Callahan Lecture, where she will discuss India’s post-Partition identity and the cinematic image. Dr. Cummings […]
Behind The Scenes: Shiva Has Landed!
On Monday, January 25, the Museum geared up for one very special delivery: the newest addition to the Red Mountain Garden Club Memorial Sculpture Garden. The sculpture, Shiva Nataraja (Lord of Dance), […]