Pixar animator Sanjay Patel has created The Little Book of Hindu Deities, an illustrated book of Indian mythological figures.
The book is described by Patel as "[a] playful morphology of a mythological pantheon, The Little Book of Hindu Deities is as captivating and entertaining as it is informative without being encyclopedic — a light and joyful journey into Hinduism by way of the contemporary pop culture aesthetic."
The Little Book of Hindu Deities is a great way to introduce children to the concepts of deities, and is truly an incredible piece of artwork. Patel is extremely talented and touches on subjects like "petty quarrels and epic battles, love and betrayal, happiness and loss" in the book.
Check out The Little Book of Hindu Deities by Sanjay Patel for an impressive look into the Hindu culture.
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The Little Book of Hindu Deities by Sanjay Patel is Incredible
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