Sreekrishnaleela - Kerala Mural Archive

This is a damaged panel. It is a depiction of Krishna's Rasaleela, where he takes multiple forms of himself, and dances with each individual Gopi.

Primary Deity/Figure: Krishna
Secondary Figures: Gopis
Iconographic Form: Krishna (Vishnu's reincarnation)
Iconographic Attributes: Green-skinned Krishna with yellow lower garment, hands raised in different gestures of dance. He is wearing ornaments including necklaces, earrings, armlets, bands, hip chain, and anklets. There are six of him. He is accompanied by several Gopis who are wearing green-colored lower garment. Their faces are not clear because of damage.
Rasa: Shanta

Textual Source: Non-narrative
Mythological Tale: Six Krishnas engaged in a dance with six gopis. The gopis are not very visible or clear, but green-skinned Krishna is visible, holding different poses with different gopis.
Episode: Non-narrative

Condition: Poor
Deterioration Type: Plaster loss
Restoration Status: Partially restored
Documentation Type: DSLR full panel
Permission Basis: ASI permission
Date of Documentation: 31/07/2024
Artist: Unknown
Identifier: MCP_P035
Rights / Notes: These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.