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'Gods and Demons: a Raging Battle. Thoughts and Images from India'

Indian myths frequently recount how demons threaten the balance in the world and how the gods have to take vigorous action to re-establish equilibrium. The leading Indian art historian Professor B. N. Goswamy talks about the neverending battle between gods and demons and how this struggle is represented in Indian painting.

Language: English.

Vortragssaal Park-Villa Rieter,free admission, no registration required.

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Indian myths frequently recount how demons threaten the balance in the world and how the gods have to take vigorous action to re-establish equilibrium. The leading Indian art historian Professor B. N. Goswamy talks about the neverending battle between gods and demons and how this struggle is represented in Indian painting.

Language: English.

Vortragssaal Park-Villa Rieter,free admission, no registration required.

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