South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c8.s5.18

c8.s5.18

² Dr. Vogel says that the central figure of the group is Balarāma (Baladēva), the brother of Krishna (*Archæological Survey Report* for 1910-11, p. 51, note 1). He is seen throwing his left hand round the neck of a cow-herd boy who rests his hands crossed on the head of a long hatchet.