Hindu temple chariot part IN678
Mahwa wood temple chariot panel depicting dancing Krishna, the God of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love. He is here holding a butter ball in his right hand and the tail of the Kaliya snake in his left. He is dancing on its hood. In this form he is known as Kaliyamardan or Kalianaga Krishna.
For more info on these chariots, see Ratha (the Indian name) and Temple car.
Kerala state, Southern India.
Circa 18-19th century.
55 cm high x 18 x 8 cm. Weight 5.3 kg.