Krishna - Kerala Mural Archive

Grown-up Krishna, wearing a yellow dhoti and holding a flute in his hand. He has peacock feathers on his crown and shoulder-length black hair.

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Krishnan is the ninth reincarnation of Vishnu. Born to Vasudeva and Devaki, krishnan was transferred to the custody of Nandagopa and Yashoda who raised him like their own son. This was done to protect krishnan from the clutches of Kamsa.
Episode: Non narrative

Primary Deity/Figure: Krishna
Iconographic Form: Krishna (Vishnu's incarnation)
Iconographic Attributes: Blue-skinned Krishna holding a flute in his hands, wears a yellow dhoti, has a white-colored uttariya or upper garment, which he wears like a shawl. His hair is tied up in a bun and there is a peacock feather on top of it. He's wearing a vanamala or a garland of flowers, wearing jewelry as well.
Visual & Formal Features: Background pattern, Facial expression detail, Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
Rasa: Shanta

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_P005
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