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Baby Krishna Demanding the Moon from Mother Yashoda

The painting depicts Yashoda lovingly cradling baby Krishna, who is demanding the moon. A maid holds a water bowl, showing him the moon's reflection, while an elderly woman attempts to distract him with a toy. In the foreground baby Balarama points to two cows standing nearby.

Kind
artefact
Date
1780–1785 CE
Place
Kangra (32.0913, 76.2627)