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Khan Academy: The Hindu Deity Ganesha
In this video [2:55] hear the origin story of the Hindu deity Ganesha and learn how to identify depictions of Ganesha with the use of artworks in the Asian Art Museum's collection. Ganesh is the son of Shiva and Parvati; he"s worshiped...
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Khan Academy: Festival of the Goddess Durga
In this video [4:03] learn about a vibrant Festival of the Goddess Durga in India, and discover related artworks in the Asian Art Museum's collection. Images of the goddess appear throughout India. She can appear on her own or as the...
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Khan Academy: The Hindu Deities Vishnu and Krishna
In this video [3:28] learn about the Hindu deity Vishnu and his avatar Krishna, and hear a story about Krishna defeating the serpent Kaliya.
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Khan Academy: The Buddhist Guardian Deity: Fudo Myoo
Fudo Myoo (the Immovable One) is one of the powerful deities known as the Five Bright Kings in Japanese Buddhism and folk religion. As a manifestation of the central cosmic Buddha Mahavairochana (Japanese: Dainichi), Fudo is believed to...