Image title: Figure 231. Krsna Lila

This sculpture shows Krsna Lila with Gopastri. We can see Krsna in the centre surrounded by the Gopastri. Also in the two sides we can see Krsna sporting with the ladies.

Gallery information:

Kumbakonam is considered as one of the holiest places in Tamil Nadu and is known for its temples and Mathas (monasteries which were centres of Brahmanical learning). These photographs depict the connection between the sculptures in the temples and Natya Shastra and related texts dealing with iconography.