 The Hindu deity Durga worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. India or Pakistan (1850-1900). Opaque watercolors on paper, Gift of George Hopper Fitch. Asian Art Museum, South Asian Art, B86D14.
Monday, May 12, 7 to 8 p.m.
This talk offers a chance to see some of the fabulous depictions of Hindu deities from the Asian Art Museum’s collection. In Hinduism, even representations of deities possess divinity, so the act of darshan (viewing an image of a deity) can be profound and auspicious for the believer. From the ten Avatars of Vishnu and the various forms of Shiva to a host of complex female deities, explore the storied pantheon of Hindu gods and goddesses and the powerful possibilities of darshan.
This one-hour online lecture by a Asian Art Museum community speaker docent is followed by a Q&A.
Please arrive on time to ensure your spot. Waitlisted registrants will receive the Zoom link a couple minutes after the program begins.
Registration is required
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Browse our Seasonal Library Programs for more activities celebrating Asian and Pacific cultures.
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Spend time relaxing and coloring. Coloring pages, pencils and markers are provided. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program is for adults and will take place in our Program Room. Registration is not required.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
Friday, May 16, 11 to 12 p.m.
We will meet in the Laurel Room at the Sunnyvale Senior Center to discuss the books we have chosen to read. During this session we will be covering The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis.
Most books will have 4-5 copies that can be (honor) borrowed at the Senior Center Desk. Please bring them back to the desk if you finish before the event date so that others may also borrow them. On the meeting date, please bring any copies to the meeting to return them.
You do not need to be a member of the Senior Center nor have a library card at Sunnyvale Public Library to attend the Book Group.
Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library.
|
