The painting is one of 14 such works—known as pichwais —in “Delighting Krishna: Paintings of the Child-God,” on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art through August 24.

Hindu mythology abounds with animals imbued with divine purpose. Serving as vahanas for gods, they symbolize divine attributes, like Nandi's strength and Garuda's bravery. Animals, gods, and ...

Homeowner paints over religious symbol Published December 14, 2008 • Updated on December 14, 2008 at 8:42 am A controversial Hindu painting on a Loudoun County driveway has been covered.

Michael Dempsey/The Jersey JournalNeha Mehta, her daugther Sanjana, 12, and Raghav, 9, were watching T.V. on November 6, 2011 when a stray bullet went through a photo (of 3 Hindu gods- Shivji ...