The Presence of SivaOne of the three Great Gods of Hinduism, Siva is a living god. The most sacred and most ancient book of India, the Rg Veda, evokes his presence in its hymns. Vedic myths, ritual, and even astronomy testify to his existence from the dawn of time. In a lively meditation of Siva based on original Sanskrit texts, many heretofore not translated Stella Kramrisch ponders the metaphysics, ontology, and myths of Siva from the Vedas to the Puranas. Who is Siva?

the key figure in the great Indian epic Ramayana

the artists of Bengal have given Durga Puja a vivrant treatment

His icons can be found in temples in every city

A rare combination of colours has made the beautiful Batik painting even more attractive

He is also the Lord of Wisdom and is worshiped first among all gods

Hindu deities

His headgear is marked with some spectacular carvings and ornaments

coming from the ancient tradition of Yoga and Ayurveda

The Lord lay there

they draw traditional designs and depict events from epic mythology on the floors and walls of their houses using crushed wet rice and natural colors on 100% cotton fabric and handmade paper

from the clutches of demon king Ravana

Two Fishes or Golden Fish symbolizes beings rescued from the ocean of misery of earth