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Hinduism is a complex and beautiful religious tradition. A principle concept is that of the "Trinity" where God is Brahma the creator, Vishnu the protector, as well as Shiva the quintessential destroyer. The Trinity is also a principle concept for Christianity. Also like other traditions, there are times when differences in Hindu denominations collide. This past week, Indian painter Eleena Banik experienced this collision when her nude paintings of a goddess were labeled "blasphemous" by a group of Hindu conservatives. My passion for religious freedom through art makes Eleena Banik's "E3" (above) and her censored works too, my NEWS OF WEEK.

In other religious art news from across the USA, and around the world:

• Buddhism in Art: Dorothy Iannone was inspired by Buddhist unconditional love. [More News]
• Christianity in Art: Pre-Raphaelite forced to repaint "Jesus Washing Peter’s Feet." [More News]
• Hinduism in Art: Buffalo artist Harsh Malik explores her faith through painting. [More News]
• Islam in Art: Extremist restrictions hinder Palestinian artists in Gaza. [More News]
• Judaism in Art: Marc Chagall’s Jewish Jesus wears a tallit instead of a loincloth. [More News]

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