About the significance of hair in Hindu mythology

“Hair is a powerful metaphor in Hindu mythology. Krishna has curly hair. Balarama has straight silky hair. Shiva has thick matted hair. The Goddesses – Lakshmi, Saraswati and Durga – have loose unbound hair.  Hair has long been used in India to convey a message.   Unbound unruly hair represents wild nature . Well oiled and combed hair represents...

Publié le 08/01/2012 dans Indian... par IndianSamourai | Lire la suite...