FILM "Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan" Screening followed by a discussion at Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), Lodhi Estate > 6:30pm on 9th February 2016

Time : 6:30 pm Add to Calendar 09/02/2016 18:30 09/02/2016 20:00 Asia/Kolkata FILM "Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan" Screening followed by a discussion Event Page : http://www.delhievents.com/2016/02/film-indian-deities-worshipped-in-japan.html C. D Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003 DD/MM/YYYY

Entry : Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served basis)
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Venue : C. D Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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Event Description : "Indian Deities Worshipped in Japan" Screening followed by a discussion
 Most people are not aware that at least a score of Hindu deities are very actively worshipped in Japan. In fact, there are hundreds of shrines to Saraswati alone. There are innumerable representations of Lakshmi, Indra, Brahma, Ganesha, Garuda and other deities. Moreover, deities that have been practically forgotten in India, such as Vayu and Varuna are still worshipped in Japan. The film presents the shared culture of India and Japan

Duration : 50 mins. 

Year : 2015

Language : English

Director, Script Writer and Cameraman: Benoy K. Behl who will introduce the film
Produced by XPD Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India

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