Unnikannan (2)
Detail Photos
The image shows a toddler Krishna standing with a garland of flowers in his hands. He is wearing a lot of jewelry and has a peacock feather in his head.
Narrative
- Textual Source
- Non-narrative
- Mythological Tale
- Krishna is the ninth avatara of avatara or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was born in order to eliminate asuras including Kamsa from the earth. Kamsa was Krishna's uncle who was bent on destroying the child and sent many asuras with an aim to murder Krishna. Krishna escaped all of Kamsa's murder attempts and went on to slay him. The infant form of Krishna is worshipped across India, across the world. He is known for his mischievous yet loving nature.
- Episode
- Non narrative
Iconography
- Primary Deity/Figure
- Krishna
- Iconographic Form
- Krishna ( Vishnu's incarnation)
- Iconographic Attributes
- Krishna, wearing necklaces, armbands, bangles, rings, anklets, hip chains, earrings, and a small crown, is standing without any clothes on. In his hands is a garland of flowers. His hair is held up in a bun and decorated with a peacock feather.
- Visual & Formal Features
- Background pattern, Facial expression detail, Hand gesture (mudra), Ornamentation
- Rasa
- Shanta
Spatial & Architectural
- Position in Pradakshina Sequence
- 45
- Adjacent Panels
- 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 also seen dancing.
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_P045
- Rights / Notes
- These images may not be reproduced, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior permission.
