The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow
Author: Patel, Sanjay
ISBN: 9780452287754
Publisher: Plume
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 144
Dimensions: 209mm x 160mm x 9mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The Little Book of Hindu Deitiesis chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the 'Black One' (she's a bit goth); and what 'Hare Krishna' really means.
Pixar animator and Academy Award-nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay's Super Team) brings to life Hinduism's most important gods and goddesses-and one sacred stone-in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile.
The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the "Black One" (she's a bit goth); and what "Hare Krishna" really means.
"Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism."-USA Today
ISBN: 9780452287754
Publisher: Plume
Year First Published: 2016
Pages: 144
Dimensions: 209mm x 160mm x 9mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
The Little Book of Hindu Deitiesis chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the 'Black One' (she's a bit goth); and what 'Hare Krishna' really means.
Pixar animator and Academy Award-nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay's Super Team) brings to life Hinduism's most important gods and goddesses-and one sacred stone-in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile.
The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the "Black One" (she's a bit goth); and what "Hare Krishna" really means.
"Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism."-USA Today
