“Nritta on the Serpent: Krishna in Yamuna”

This traditional folk-style painting depicts Krishna performing the legendary Kaliya Mardan Leela, where he subdues the venomous serpent Kaliya by dancing upon its hoods in the sacred waters of the Yamuna. Surrounded by devotees and nature’s abundance, the composition symbolizes the triumph of dharma over chaos, grace over poison, and divine rhythm restoring cosmic balance.

Rendered in the narrative richness of Mata ni Pachedi, the artwork uses intricate line work and earthy tones to transform a mythological moment into a timeless devotional story.

Medium: Natural pigments on cloth

Size: 25 × 25 inches

Style: Folk / Mata ni Pachedi