Shrouded in symbols

Download or read book Shrouded in symbols written by Arunava Bose and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever thought why we offer a specific kind of flower to specific Hindu gods? Has your curious mind ever tried to interpret the posture of the Hindu Gods, the significance of their Vahanas or the importance of the weapons in their hands? Hinduism is brimming with symbolism. Most of these symbols are representative of the philosophies, teachings and even the gods and goddesses themselves of the Hindus. Deities and rituals are a huge part of Hinduism and they have great religious significance. Religious practices, puja, offerings, Gods and Goddesses all are a part of life. This book is an exploration to unearth a wonderful world of Hindu symbolism and iconography which spans from vahanas, mudras of Hindu Gods, postures, body language of idols, universal symbols and symbols of offerings