The Lotus and the Lion Buddhism and the British Empire [Hardcover] J. Jeffery Franklin

Shiva right arm resting on the absent Nandi - the carrier of Lord Shiva

In traditions of India

The rich tradition of the Gujarati patchwork gets its adequate reflection in the beautiful wall hanging

Though colours have not been used here prominently

the nature of love and conjugality

She is the "mother of liberation"

Tortoise is considered auspicious in Hindu traditions

Isle of Wight where a clergyman visits him in an attempt to reform his character

flawless you

The Goddess is depicted trampling over sleeping Shiva

Therefore Nandi is the protector of the temple

Hanuman also known as Mahavira or Bajrangbali