Introduction to Hindu Iconography|S5|Navagraha: The Celestial Deities|NLD

Day 5: Navagraha: The Celestial Deities
1. Learn how the Navagrahas reflect cosmic order and divine harmony.
2. Admire artistic traditions that depict celestial energies with devotion
About the Program: In continuation to the Indian Knowledge System Series, Nuclesu of Learning and Development presents one more domain of learning and understanding essential for all Bhartiyas - Indians to know. India’s temples, sculptures, and paintings tell stories of rich
cultural heritage and legacy of valuable infinite Indian Knowledge System older than words.
Every hand gesture, weapon, and animal in Hindu art carries meaning — a glimpse into the values, beliefs, and imagination of our ancestors.
This 5-day online STC takes participants through the fascinating visual world of Hindu iconography — the study of divine forms and their significance. It is a living record of how ancient India expressed faith, ethics, and philosophy through art. Participants will also explore how deities are portrayed, the symbolism in their features, and the artistic traditions that shaped
India’s cultural and historical heritage.
Resource Person: Dr. Dhara Seth, Dr Dhara Sheth, Soft Skills & Influence Coach,
Fr. Assistant Professor, Parul University
Dr. Dhara Sheth is an educator and soft skills coach with a deep interest in Indian art and cultural
studies. She enjoys simplifying complex topics and making them accessible to modern learners.
In this series, she brings together her love for teaching and her curiosity about traditional Indian
symbolism to help participants explore Hindu iconography in a structured, easy-to-understand
way. Outside of coaching, she is a dedicated mom and an enthusiastic learner, working towards
a future where professionals—especially women— become impactful leaders.
Resource Person: Dr. Dhara Seth, Dr Dhara Sheth, Soft Skills & Influence Coach,
Fr. Assistant Professor, Parul University
Dr. Dhara Sheth is an educator and soft skills coach with a deep interest in Indian art and cultural
studies. She enjoys simplifying complex topics and making them accessible to modern learners.
In this series, she brings together her love for teaching and her curiosity about traditional Indian
symbolism to help participants explore Hindu iconography in a structured, easy-to-understand
way. Outside of coaching, she is a dedicated mom and an enthusiastic learner, working towards
a future where professionals—especially women— become impactful leaders.