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Original fileThis Pahari painting depicts a playful scene of Krishna, recognizable by his blue skin, interacting with young women in the waters of the Yamuna. Beside them, a stylized tree leans over the riverbank while a bright red sun hangs in the corner of a golden sky. The figures are rendered with smooth contours, emphasizing the rhythmic movement of their bodies within the water.
This scene represents the 'lila' or divine play of Krishna, a central concept in Bhakti devotional traditions, particularly the Bhagavata Purana. It illustrates the soul's playful, intimate yearning for the divine, a theme that mirrors aspects of mystical union found in other world traditions.
Object
Gum tempera and gold on paper
mythological
Digital Source
Unknown · Public domain
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