How Are Deities or the Divine Generally Understood in Hinduism

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How are deities or the divine generally understood in Hinduism?

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Kofun Haniwa

Terracotta clay figures placed on and around the mound tombs of Japan's Kofun period, believed to serve as protectors of the deceased.

Tomb Guardians

Statues or figures placed in or around tombs to protect the deceased from evil spirits or to symbolize the power and prestige of the buried individual.

Ink-and-Color Handscroll

A traditional East Asian painting format where images and sometimes calligraphy are drawn on a long piece of paper or silk that can be rolled up.

Legends of Mount Shigi

Traditional tales or myths associated with Mount Shigi, often involving historical or mythical figures, events, and supernatural elements.