Often covered with figural sculpture, these dwelling places of the gods draw worshipers to their inner sanctuaries. Hindu temples by Asian Art Museum
Why were cave shrines created? Who were the patrons? What was their use? Discover these remarkable ancient sites. Chinese Buddhist cave shrines by Asian Art Museum
Jade is a stone that is too hard to carve—to work it, artisans slowly rub away stone with grit. Working jade by Asian Art Museum
Each year, millions of pilgrims come here to worship Shiva and to bathe in the holy waters of the River Ganges. Varanasi: sacred city by Asian Art Museum
Siddhartha achieved enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. Now a major pilgrimage site, it is covered in offerings. Bodh Gaya: center of the Buddhist world by Asian Art Museum
Buddhism thrived in India for over a thousand years. Discover important sites in the life of the Buddha. Beliefs made visible: Buddhist art in South ... by Asian Art Museum
Described as a “museum of religions,” Hinduism encompasses many beliefs and accepts a pantheon of deities. Beliefs made visible: Hindu art in South ... by Asian Art Museum
Cut, abrade, polish. With these three actions, Chinese artisans have been refining jade for 6000 years. Working jade by Asian Art Museum