SOUND THE CONCH

Blowing a conch shell as if on a trumpet has a long history in Hindu and Buddhist tradition. According to the font of all knowledge, Wikipedia, it is known as a shankha in Hinduism and is associated with the preserver god Vishnu. The symbolism goes deeper than that if you care to look it up.           

The Great Cycle

Late post today. Too much to do, too much to do...

Anyway, back at Art In Bloom from the section of the museum with south Asian art. I'm not sure which Hindu deity is represented in the sculpture (suggestions welcome) but it and the floral arrangement certainly suggest the cycle of creation and destruction, of life, death and rebirth. One of my favorites from the show.