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2. Unorganized order of the god and goddess sculptures

It can be seen that there is a lack of concentration on the displacement of the god and goddess sculptures, which could make audiences confused in figuring out the importance of these gods and goddesses. 

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For example, various Siva sculptures of the same category are put at different scattering positions without any implications, while sculptures such as “Tuong nguoi mua” or “Statues of lions and elephants” are set right next to each other in the same place. 

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In fact, the dominant religion in Champa, except in the 9-10th centuries, is Shaivism. Siva, the God of destruction, is among the three most important gods in Hinduism, together with Brahma and Vishnu while most of Champa’s cultural and spiritual life is profoundly affected by Hinduism from India.

 

We mean that the position of an artifact could indicate its hierarchy within the exhibition room. Hence, by displacing Siva artifacts at various places without implications, the visitors might not figure out the significant role of Siva in Champa's history. 

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