The Hindu deity Krishna lifting Mount Govardhana, from a manuscript of the Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Tales of the Lord Vishnu)

Krishna (an incarnation of the god Vishnu) not only has the courage to combat demons larger and stronger than him but is also unafraid to challenge other deities. On learning that Krishna has persuaded the villagers to abandon their worship of him, Indra, king of the gods (seen here on the elephant), becomes aroused to a jealous wrath. He unleashes a storm, intending to inflict hardship on the villagers so as to remind them, and Krishna, of the rightful order of the universe. Krishna responds to the pleas for help and lifts Mt. Govardhana above the people so it can serve as an umbrella and protect them from the storm. Krishna's might is emphasized in this painting through small details like his lifting the mountain on his little finger for seven continuous days. Indra, astonished by this power, admits defeat. This painting shows two successive moments in the story, and the blue figure of Krishna is shown twice.