1790 (ca.), Mola Ram (attributed), Krishna Holding Mount Govardhan -- National Museum of Asian Art (Washington)
From the museum label: All of Krishna's actions are considered lila, or "joyful divine play." When the god Indra, seen here riding his elephant across the dark sky, unleashed a torrential storm, young Krishna responded. To protect his beloved friends and family, Krishna easily lifted Mount Govardhan and balanced it atop his pinky finger! After seven days, Indra admitted defeat, and the villagers recognized Krishna as their God.
The villagers' gentle expressions convey the loving emotions central to Hindu devotional (bhakti) traditions that focus on Krishna.
1790 (ca.), Mola Ram (attributed), Krishna Holding Mount Govardhan -- National Museum of Asian Art (Washington)
From the museum label: All of Krishna's actions are considered lila, or "joyful divine play." When the god Indra, seen here riding his elephant across the dark sky, unleashed a torrential storm, young Krishna responded. To protect his beloved friends and family, Krishna easily lifted Mount Govardhan and balanced it atop his pinky finger! After seven days, Indra admitted defeat, and the villagers recognized Krishna as their God.
The villagers' gentle expressions convey the loving emotions central to Hindu devotional (bhakti) traditions that focus on Krishna.