Vidya Dehejia on the Yoginis: goddesses of Tantra

Join Professor Vidya Dehejia, one of the world’s leading figures in the public understanding of Indian art, for an exploration of ancient representations of the Yoginis.

In this online event, Professor Vidya Dehejia examined the divine goddesses of Tantra and the visually stunning temple complexes that were built in their honour across India.

Following a 30-minute illustrated presentation, Professor Dehejia was joined by playwright, critic and former British Museum Trustee, Bonnie Greer OBE, for an exploration of the importance of the Yoginis within South Asian philosophy and belief.

Part of the public programme accompanying the special exhibition Tantra: enlightenment to revolution (24 September 2020 – 24 January 2021).

More information about the past exhibition can be found here: https://www.britishmuseum.org/exhibit...

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