Culture

Hindu Gods
Sexuality among gods; images Close-up of the scupltures	Sun Temple, also called Black Pagoda, in the outskirt of Puri 《國家與人民》66	An image of Shiva in Varanasi; Linga, the pallus of Shiva, is a symbol for him which is enshrined in almost every of his temple. (《國家與人民》55)

Religion (1):

(Shiva,《國家與人民》n.p. )
Hinduism-
1. no founder; the Vedas (four books) as the holy books
2.many gods, among which the three most important are Brahma (the creator of universe); Vishnu, its preserver, and Shiva, its destroyer.
3.caste system, intricate rituals: (See more here)

恆河沐浴

位於德里的揭摩。瑪斯積德清真寺(Jami Masjid or Congregational Mosque)
印度最大的回教寺《世界風物誌20》38(More info)

古德柏明那 (Qutb Minar, 15 kilometers to the south of Central Delhi) 印度最早的回教建築，十三世紀左右才完成。塔高７１公尺，柱上面有可蘭經章句的浮雕。《世界風物誌20》42; more info

Islam-
1.Koran (可蘭經) & one God
2.Muhammad as prophet
3.equality, brotherly love (See Islam)

Kathakali dance, in Kalala.
The most mature form of dance in India. The dancers, all male, play different roles of superman, demon, ordinary men and women. Wearing heavy and colorful makeup, they tend to identify with their role. (See images below.)