east-indian-art
Krishna Lifting Mount Govardhan
by Unknown Pahari Artist
Year:18th-19th Century
Collection:Metropolitan Museum of Art
Medium:Gouache on paper
Size:2467 × 3722 pixels
About this artwork
Powerful depiction of Krishna's legendary feat of lifting Mount Govardhan to protect the villagers of Vrindavan from torrential rains sent by Indra. This iconic episode from the Bhagavata Purana demonstrates Krishna's divine power and his role as protector of his devotees.
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