An Ocean of Devotion: South Asian Regional Worship Traditions

Dating from the third century through the mid-20th century, the 32 objects on view, some of which have never been exhibited previously, are drawn from the Harn Museum’s Asian collection. In the display, organization and groupings of the works center on specific deities and narratives that are significant in the Hindu traditions. Each grouping juxtaposes works of various media and time periods to illustrate the continuity and change each figure undergoes due to regional and historical circumstances. An Ocean of Devotion is a result of collaboration between the Harn Museum and the Center for the Study of Hindu Traditions (CHiTra) and is made possible through the support of the Dr. Madelyn M. Lockhart Endowment for Focus Exhibitions. This endowment was developed to foster collaboration between Harn Museum curators and University of Florida faculty to enhance teaching at the university. This exhibition is curated by Vasudha Narayanan (CHiTra and Religion), and Jason Steuber (Cofrin Curator of Asian Art, Harn Museum of Art).