Krishna and Radha playing fugadi
Description
There is hardly any being, historical or mythological who has so completely pervaded the cultural life of India, as has Krishna the blue God. This is evident not only from the inexhaustible literature on Krishna bhakti but even from the equally infinite canvas of art. Royal princes of Rajasthan and the hilly region adopted the Bhagavata dharma which circles around Krishna and elevated it to the status of Rajadharma or religion of the state. The Rajpoot kings under the influence of Pushti Marga celebrated Krishna through various aesthetic representations such as painting, storytelling, song, and dance.
The present painting is an interesting example of this where Krishna is playing the traditional game of fugadi with his beloved Radha. The beauty of Krishna is that he becomes one with his devotee and through his leelas mesmerizes and engages them intensely.
Karl and Meherbai Khandalavala Collection.
Collection
Indian Miniature Paintings
Object Type
Miniature Painting
Material
Opaque water colour on paper
Schools/Culture/Period
Rajasthani
Technique
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Date
Late 19th Century CE
Location
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Dimension
18 x 13.2 cms