Kalinga Nardhana Krishna - with Rukmini & Satyabhama .Also we see Nandini and Patti,calves of
divine Kamadhenu on either sides.
Dakshina Gokulam - Kalinga Narthana #Temple ,Oothukadu
near Kumbakonam,TN - ancient temple dates back to Chozha period
#krishnajanmashtami
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Unique #sculpture of Krishna-left foot on serpent's head,right leg in air.Krishna is depicted holding tail of serpent with left hand & showing Abhaya Mudra with right hand.One can also see scars on right leg of Krishna due to violent beating from Kalinga's tail
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#storytimethread -Naradha witnessed Kalinga Narthana that Krishna performed in front of divine calfs Nandini & Patti, children of Kamadhenu.Naradha prayed to Krishna to remain here in dance posture.Hence it is believed that Krishna remained in dancing posture in Oothukkadu.
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Music legend Venkata Kavi Subba Iyer composed many of his memorable kritis on #Krishna - Swagatham #Krishna , Alaipayuthey Kanna, Aadadhu Asangadhu, Thaaye Yashoda here.Venkata Kavi’s ‘Omkara Siddhaiga Kalinga Narthana’ is a specific reference to the #Krishna of Oothukadu.
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1st pic and Source text credit- Oothukadu website
Other 2 pics in this thread - credit to respective owners.
Kalinga Nardhana #Krishna - Unique Panchalonga idol #krishnajanmashtami
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