Finished reading Symbolism in Hinduism, another book I bought from Joscephine. A very thorough volume on Hindu deities, rituals, and objects associated with them. Now I know why deities are depicted with four arms, and what the objects they are holding in their hands mean. Now I know why some deities have blue skin, and why only Siva's neck is blue. Now I know the ten Avataras, and why some lotus blossoms are depicted in fill blossom and why some of them are said to have a thousand petals. Among a lot of other things, of course.

I love sacred objects, and this book rightfully belongs to me!