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Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
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Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna's Dance of Delight (Rasa Lila), between c1675 and c1700
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1680s 1690s Bhagavata Purana Bhagavatapurana Celebration Celebrations Circle Cowherd Delight Gopi Happiness Happy Hindu Hinduism Khrishna Krishna Opaque Watercolor And Gold On Paper Palm Tree Palm Trees Palms Radha Radhika Devi Rajasthan South East Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asian Vaishnavism Hindoostan Watercolour On Paper
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This exquisite 17th century artwork depicts Krishna, the Hindu deity, engaged in the enchanting dance of delight, or Rasa Lila, with the gopis, or cowherd women, in a lush forest setting. The scene is believed to be derived from the Bhagavata Purana, a sacred Hindu text. The opaque watercolor and gold on paper painting, possibly from the Rajasthan region of India, showcases Krishna and Radhika Devi, the beloved queen of Krishna, surrounded by a joyous circle of gopis. The vibrant use of red, green, and gold hues adds to the celebratory atmosphere, while the inclusion of palm trees and trees in the background provides a connection to the agricultural lifestyle of the time. The concept of Rasa Lila represents the essence of Vaishnavism, a branch of Hinduism that focuses on the love and devotion towards Krishna. This beautiful artwork is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of South East Asia and serves as a reminder of the joy, happiness, and connection to nature that permeated the lives of the people during this era. The painting is currently housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, adding to its significance as an important piece of Asian art history.
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