Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik turns his attention to sacred objects from the Amrapali museum’s collection in his new book The Adornment of Gods

[ad_1] (L to R) A silver gilded and enamelled miniature throne; a swan neck ritual flask; and a silver and gold vase created using the Thewa technique of Rajasthan.  Human beings need symbols to comprehend the sacred — a pot, spoon, tray or platter, a plaque or a piece of jewellery provide a glimpse into […]

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