Sreekrishna - Kerala Mural Archive

Kadavil Thrikkovil, KTK_P032 — Krishna: full panel view

Detail Photos

Kadavil Thrikkovil, KTK_P032 — Krishna: detail view

Deity: Krishna Location: Kadavil Thrikkovil Sreekrishna Swamy Temple Theme: Non-narrative Visual Feature: Facial expression detail Visual Feature: Hand gesture (mudra)Visual Feature: Ornamentation

Krishna is being depicted in this particular panel. He is holding a cowherd stick, and a shankhu or conch on each of his two hands. He is surrounded by two cows and a calf.

Iconography

Primary Deity/Figure: Krishna
Iconographic Form: Krishna (Vishnu's incarnation)
Iconographic Attributes: Green-skinned Krishna wearing a yellow dhoti, with two arms, right arm holding a cowherd's stick, left arm holding a shankhu, or conch. He is wearing necklaces, earrings, crown topped with peacock feathers, armlets, bangles, and rings. There are cows on either side of him. There is also a calf drinking its mother's milk.
Rasa: Shanta

Spatial & Architectural

Zone within Temple: Sanctum
Position in Pradakshina Sequence: 32
Adjacent Panels: Balarama and Saraswathi

Narrative

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Krisha 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. At Vrindavan krishnan took on the role of a gopala (which literally means”one who takes care of the cattle”).
Episode: Non-narrative

Condition & Documentation

Condition: Good
Deterioration Type: Pigment loss
Restoration Status: Unrestored
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: Temple priest
Date of Documentation: 15/07/2024
Artist: Unknown
Identifier: KTK_P032
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.