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Belgian photographer Vincent DelBrouck traveled to the Annapurna...

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:31:49 -0400

Belgian photographer Vincent DelBrouck traveled to the Annapurna region of Nepal in 2010 where he photographed this windy tree ‘Dino’. See the rest of the series on his website: http://bit.ly/10gTW7A http://on.fb.me/19Wh4sN

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Mon, 20 May 2013 14:10:51 -0400

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New in the Museum shop: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of...

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:46:46 -0400

New in the Museum shop: The Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma by Chögyam Trungpa. Vols 1-3 available. http://on.fb.me/10ITLBE

Happy International Museum Day! This 19th century Damaru (Drum)...

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:32:17 -0400

Happy International Museum Day! This 19th century Damaru (Drum) will be included in the redesigned shrine room opening this July. Bring a friend for free to see the current shrine room before it closes for rotation when you present this coupon at admissions: http://bit.ly/18QR4kT http://on.fb.me/12CBrKw

#regram from @natgeo - porters passing by a Buddhist prayer...

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:32:05 -0400

#regram from @natgeo - porters passing by a Buddhist prayer wheel in Monjo, #Nepal pic by Aaron Huey @argonautphoto http://on.fb.me/12hkXpp

Ticket sales for tonight’s CD release concert with Isheeta...

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:31:56 -0400

Ticket sales for tonight’s CD release concert with Isheeta Ganguly will benefit Neerupama - an India based nonprofit that focuses on childhood development and education. Isheeta will be joined on stage by special guest, ballet dancer and activist Mallika Sarabhai. For tickets: http://bit.ly/ZsOpWn http://on.fb.me/16EnjVn

Chest Ornament Assam, India (Konyak-Naga) Glass, brass,...

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:43 -0400

Chest Ornament
Assam, India (Konyak-Naga)
Glass, brass, cotton,
WeltMuseum Wien
Collection John Douglas Marshall http://on.fb.me/11KlS6F

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Fri, 17 May 2013 12:18:21 -0400

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Installation for From India East is underway! Rubin Museum...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:47:10 -0400

Installation for From India East is underway! Rubin Museum curators selected objects from @brooklynmuseum tracing back the origins of #Buddhist and Hindu sculptural #art in #Asia to it’s roots. Become a member and see it first in the Annual Members Reception on 5/30! rmanyc.org/join http://on.fb.me/18Oi4S0

Installation for From India East is underway! Rubin Museum...

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:47:08 -0400

Ganesha The Elephant-Headed God and Remover of Obstacles Nepal;...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:58 -0400

Ganesha

The Elephant-Headed God and Remover of Obstacles

Nepal; 17th century

Copper alloy

Rubin Museum of Art

According to the strict rules of Hindu iconography, Ganesha figures with only two hands are taboo. Hence, Ganesha figures are most commonly seen with four hands which signify their divinity. Some figures may be seen with six, some with eight, some with ten, some with twelve and some with fourteen hands, each hand carrying a symbol which differs from the symbols in other hands. There are about 57 symbols in all, according to the findings of research scholars.

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What is a Jina? Learn about the founding figures of Jainism on the interactive 'The 24 Jinas' page: http://bit.ly/13p5yCD

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:35:10 -0400

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DJ i:Wah will be providing the beats this Friday night at K2...

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:31:41 -0400

DJ i:Wah will be providing the beats this Friday night at K2 Lounge; Free Museum admission and gallery tours from 6 - 10 p.m. http://bit.ly/19upA2a http://on.fb.me/10PSLNP

Tonight Professor James Millward (Georgetown University) author...

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:31:34 -0400

Tonight Professor James Millward (Georgetown University) author of Eurasian Crossroads and The Silk Road: A Very Short Introduction, will speak on the historical Silk Road and modern Xinjiang context of the shrines and mazars photographed in the exhibition Living Shrines of Uyghur China. Book signing to follow. http://bit.ly/ZYs5sb http://on.fb.me/18LDMpS

Living Shrines of Uyghur China | Steppe

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:31:30 -0400

Living Shrines of Uyghur China | Steppe: Living Shrines of Urghur China is featured on steppe...

See Fiercely Modern: Art of the Naga Warrior tomorrow night...

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:31:34 -0400

See Fiercely Modern: Art of the Naga Warrior tomorrow night during Himalayan Happy Hour from 5 - 7 p.m. and enjoy 10% off selected specialty teas, wine, beer, cocktails, and snacks and see exceptional examples of Himalayan artistry and craftsmanship in Serai. http://on.fb.me/17qDUvX

Silk Road Passages, Ancient and Modern: Professor James Millward...

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:31:59 -0400

Silk Road Passages, Ancient and Modern: Professor James Millward (Georgetown University) will speak on the historical Silk Road and modern Xinjiang context of these shrines and mazars, in particular the many threads of diverse tradition and culture that underlie life among the Uyghurs today. Wednesday May 15, 2013 @ 7:00 PM http://bit.ly/ZYs5sb http://on.fb.me/YFqrLJ

Ganeshagram! Graceful ‘Dancing Ganesh’ Madhya...

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:32:07 -0400

Ganeshagram! Graceful ‘Dancing Ganesh’ Madhya Pradesh, 11th Century. Visit Ganesh in the Spiral Lobby. http://on.fb.me/ZVjX8W