Hindu Sculpture

Indian sculptures flourished in the 3rd century BC under the Buddhist religion, especially under the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, who had embraced the religion. Around 85,000 stupas or dome-shaped monuments, with the teachings of Buddhism engraved on rocks and pillars, were constructed.
The Hindu Pantheon of Gods is vast.  But in fact Hindus are a monotheistic religion worshipping one God.  Hindus believe that there is only one ultimate reality; Brahman. The Hindu gods Shiva, Parvati, Krishna, Vishnu, Lakshmi, and Ganesh serve as a way in which devotees can see, touch and feel this unknowable God, Brahman.