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# Painting of Krishna (Painting of Kṛṣṇa)

Gouache painting on paper from Nathdwara representing the autumn Annakuta Festival. This annual festival is observed by donating a mountain of food, usually rice, to the temple to symbolise the moment Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan to protect his villagers.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1750–1799 CE

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