Lord Krishna Dancing on Kalia

Lord Krishna Dancing on Kalia

Chola Bronze, 11th Century AD

          Generally Lord Krishna is shown as a young child dancing on the Serpant Kalia. But here He is shown as a teenage boy. The serpant has been given a human form. Thus, this is a unique Chola Bronze. 

          The story of Kalia, of a deadly snake having polluted the Yammuna River,  is pertinent today. For the story teaches us to preserve our rivers, lakes and oceans. It is a lesson on conserving our environment.