Between the fourth and 13th centuries A.D., Buddhism in India underwent revolutionary change, passing through the dynasties of the Gupta, Chola, and Pala kings. Each consolidated new forms of puja (worship) and new divine beings took shape. Indeed, a Hindu could invite any deity to inhabit a religious vessel, and ceremonies involving bells, candles, incense, and aromatic oils made the relationship between god and man intimate. In Israel, similarly, temple services have historically employed Indian-origin spices and Neradh oil. To celebrate the opening night of the exhibition “Body of Faith,” the Israeli president Isaac Herzog traveled to Jerusalem. “This evening shines a light on our shared humanity,” he said, “while paying tribute to the rich history and cultural legacy of the Indian people.” Fourteen exquisite sculptures of deities are presented here, eight of them having left the National Museum of India for the first time. —Elena Clavarino