Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c10.177
Indian Sculpture and Painting, Illustrated by Typical Masterpieces, with an Explanation of their Motives and Ideals c10.177
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c10.177
White, both in Buddhist and in orthodox Hindu symbolism, signifies heavenly purity and bliss. It is the colour of Siva and of his snow-clad Himalayan paradise, and also that of Parvati, his consort.