The Art of DyingTwenty stories of contemporary Indian life that demonstrate a remarkabel originality The range of Githa Hariharan's writing, executed with a precision of style and magical imagery, is vividly revealed in this striking collection. Sometimes comic (yet tinged with sadness) as in the much anthologized 'The remains of the Feast' where and old woman near the end of her life suddenly feels the urge to sample all the food she has been forbidden; sometimes

Pitamaha or Brahma

It has been a long and absorbing contemplation for him

to ward off evil spirits

In fact there are as many as 108 names associated with the Lord of Wisdom

as he is also known

Brahmavaivarta Purana 77 - 79

Product Code :B6443

Cut out of a single block of marble the figure shows the female god with all her gracefulness and feminine features

the latter concern humble private ceremonies more open to female participation

Size :17"H x 7"W x 5

Buddha means Awakened One

Also known as the Lord of Wisdom and the Remover of Obstacles