KRISHNA
Standing elegantly on a rectangular lotus pedestal, Sri Krishna in this wooden statue is covered in ornate ornaments that enhance the grandeur of the composition. Like a creeper filled with life essence, Krishna’s body bends and is beautified by a Tasselled  Mukuta (crown), earrings, necklaces, armbands, Vaijayanti mala (Krishna’s celestial floral garland), anklets, and an ornate Mekhala (girdle) with its jeweled chains forming a short, gemmed dhoti (lower body garment) for this wooden fluting Krishna murti. In his primary hands, Krishna holds a flute with a Makara (mythical animal, a symbol of royalty and divinity) on its end while his secondary hands carry the attributes of Sri Vishnu- a chakra (discus) and shankha (conch).
The Gau mata or cow behind Sri Krishna is beautifully ornamented and has a U-shaped Vaishnava tilak on her forehead. As a symbol of her affection for her protector, the cow lovingly licks Krishna’s curved foot. Witnessing this divine scene, two heavenly maidens near the aureole join palms in a devotional mood. As if meditating on the notes that he plays, Sri Krishna is the picture of divine transcendence.  Placed in your space, in front of the ritual lamp, this wooden Krishna is capable of casting the most gripping shadow on the wall and on a devoted heart. As if meditating on the notes that he plays, Sri Krishna is the picture of divine transcendence.  Placed in your space, in front of the ritual lamp, this wooden Krishna is capable of casting the most gripping shadow on the wall and on a devoted heart.