Cleveland Museum of Art
Krishna as Kali worshipped by Radha (recto), from a Kalighat album
- Date
- c. 1890
- Medium
- Gum tempera, graphite, and ink on paper
- Culture
- Eastern India, Bengal, Kolkata, Kalighat
- Department
- Indian and Southeast Asian Art
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Krishna’s cowgirl ( gopi ) Radha was Ayanaghosha’s wife, and her devotion to him transcended marital ties. Whenever Radha was together with Krishna and her husband appeared, Krishna instantly transformed himself into Kali and Radha into her devotee. Radha, a model devotee, symbolizes the human soul and its longing for god. Her willingness to break the rules of duty ( dharma ) exemplifies her devotion.
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