Upanayan Ceremony of Krishna and Balarama

The painting depicts the upanayan, or sacred thread ceremony, of Krishna and Balarama. Both are seated under mandapas with shaved heads. On the right side, within a chamber, Nanda, Yashoda, and Rohini are seated, attended by three female maids who stand behind them. In the foreground, cows are depicted.

Kind

artefact

Date

1700–1799 CE

Place

Kangra (32.0913, 76.2627)