Birth of Krishna

To the left, at the top, Devaki is on the bed giving birth to Krishna with a ' chauri' (fly whisk) bearer by her side. Two gate-keepers and two dogs are guarding the pavilion. Diagonally across is River Yamuna which Vasudeva is crossing with baby Krishna . A cobra and a tiger are on his either side.

Kind

artefact

Date

1766–1799 CE