Krishna Subdues the Serpent Kaliya in the Yamuna River: Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana Series. Artist: Attributed to a follower of Nainsukh (active ca. 1735-78). Culture: India (Pahari Hills, Guler or Kangra). Dimensions: Image (sight): 10 3/8 x 9 in. (26.4 x 22.9 cm). Date: ca. 1780.This continuous narrative illustrates Krishna's battle with the naga Kaliya, whose fiery poison was causing the Yamuna River to boil. At the lower left, Krishna swims playfully ahead of the writhing and envious Kaliya. At the right, it is possible to make out the climatic moment when Krishna, adored by the female cowherds (gopis) on the shore, defeats Kalia by dancing on his multiple heads. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Krishna Subdues the Serpent Kaliya in the Yamuna River: Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana Series. Artist: Attributed to a follower of Nainsukh (active ca. 1735-78). Culture: India (Pahari Hills, Guler or Kangra). Dimensions: Image (sight): 10 3/8 x 9 in. (26.4 x 22.9 cm). Date: ca. 1780.This continuous narrative illustrates Krishna's battle with the naga Kaliya, whose fiery poison was causing the Yamuna River to boil. At the lower left, Krishna swims playfully ahead of the writhing and envious Kaliya. At the right, it is possible to make out the climatic moment when Krishna, adored by the female cowherds (gopis) on the shore, defeats Kalia by dancing on his multiple heads. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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