Since ancient times; Hindus have expressed their love and devotion to their deities through beautiful ornamentationmdash;dressing and decorating the deities with elaborate clothing; jewelry; and flowers. In this pioneering study of temples in Vrindaban and Jaipur; India; Cynthia Packert takes readers across temple thresholds and into the god Krishnarsquo;s sacred domain. She describes what devotees see when they behold gorgeously attired representations of the god and why these images look the way they do. She discusses new media as well as global forms of devotion popular in India and abroad. The Art of Loving Krishna opens a universe of meaning in which art; religious action; and devotion are dynamically intertwined.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Essential to living fullyBy Damini CelebreBeing creative it brings us to the present moment. that moment brings us closer to our divinity. Spirit Taking Form leads us to that momentmdash; which is essential to living fully. A CD of the meditations would be a plus.Damini Celebre. author of Painting the Landscape of Your Soul0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy C. S. Parrgood read0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Margaret JohnstonIt spoke to my heart as an artist.
