Collection: Krishna

Who is Krishna- The eighth incarnation of Vishnu, Krishna in Hindu culture is the manifestation of love, strength, and divine wisdom. Perfecting every role, he is remembered for his Lila or divine plays as a young adolescent cowherd boy of Vrindavan, as the son of Devaki-Vasudeva and Yashoda-Nanda, the beloved of Radha, friend of cowherds, guide of Arjuna and the giver of Bhagavad Gita.

Statues of Krishna- Standing in Tribhanga or triple bent pose and playing his flute as “Murlidhara”, “Tribhanga Murari”, or “Gopal” (accompanied by a cow) is the most famous icon of Krishna. To give aesthetic expression to his Lilas, artists have created statues of Krishna in brass, bronze, wood, and stone, each embodying the divinity and beauty of the lord. Krishna with Radha (Jugal Jodi), Makhan-Chor (young Krishna stealing butter), Laddo Gopal (baby Krishna with a sweet), Kaaliya-Krishna (Krishna dancing on the head of Kaliya serpent), and Krishna in Chaturbhuja (four-armed form) are other popular icons of Krishna, presenting his playful and heavenly charm in traditional Indian iconography.

Why Buy a Krishna Statue- Krishna devotees popularly look for a fluting Krishna statue, Krishna with Radha or Laddo Gopal statue for home, which is placed in the Puja temple and worshipped elaborately, treated as a member of the family. Kaliya-Krishna bronzes or large-size Krishna statues made with wood, stone, and metal are used in the decoration of spaces, interiors, and gardens, whose exquisite iconography.