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Krishna defeating Kamsa

The painting depicts Krishna killing Kamsa in an arena. His crown is flying away. Balrama looks on from the background.

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure
Krishna
Secondary Figures
Balarama, Kamsa
Iconographic Form
Krishna ( Vishnu's incarnation)
Iconographic Attributes
Blue skinned Krishna with multiple ornaments and a crown on his forehead topped with peacock feathers. His right hand curled up in a fist. His left hand strangling Kamsa. Kamsa is Struggling to breathe, his crown flew away from his head. Balarama overlooking Krishna, standing in the background with a plough in his hand. His image is not very clear. The entire panel is extremely faded.
Rasa
Veera

Spatial & Architectural

Position in Pradakshina Sequence
52
Adjacent Panels
Unidentified Figure, and Gopis complaining to Yashoda

Narrative

Textual Source
Bhagavata Purana

Condition & Documentation

Condition
Fair
Deterioration Type
Pigment loss
Restoration Status
Unrestored
Documentation Type
DSLR full panel
Permission Basis
Temple authorities
Date of Documentation
08/08/2024
Artist
Neelakantan Ilayath
Identifier
ASG_P052
Rights / Notes
These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.