Iconography of Major Hindu Deities

ABOUT THE COURSE: Indian culture generally and Hinduism, particularly, demonstrate its belief system through forms, figures and patterns visible in mediums such as stone, wood, terracotta etc. These are mainly intended for veneration or adornment of religious structures. These images, icons and symbols carry special meaning and are the codified forms of Hindu philosophy, developed through ages. An understanding of these religious icons can provide a way to understand the psycho-sociological background of ancient Indians and the genesis of Art forms evolved across the South Asian region. This four-week course is designed to give an acute knowledge of meaning, sources and importance of Indian iconography as seen in the forms of major Hindu deities, their symbolism and other technicalaspectsINTENDED AUDIENCE: UG and PG students of subjects like AIHC & Archaeology, Fine Arts and Museology, History of Arts, Heritage Management, Travel & Tourism, Hindu Studies etc., competitive exam aspirantsPREREQUISITES: Students passed class 12 exams will have a better understanding of the subjectINDUSTRY SUPPORT: Travel and Tourism Management, Heritage Management, Temple Tourism, Conservation- Preservation and Arts Appreciation Industry, etc.