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Kaliya-mardana Krishna
National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi, India
The icon representing Krishna dancing on the hood of the snake called Kaliya, is known as Kaliyamardan Krishna. In this legend, Krishna vanquishes Kaliya who was creating trouble for the residents of Vrindavan. His right hand is in abhaya- mudra and the left hand holds the snake's tail. The serpent-king, Nagaraja is shown under the five hoods with his hands joined in anjali-mudra.
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- Title: Kaliya-mardana Krishna
- Date Created: 10th Century CE
- Location: South India
- Physical Dimensions: Ht. 59.0 cm., Wd. 23.0 cm., Dep. 16.0 cm.
- Medium: Bronze
- Dynasty: Chola
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