Thread by @veejaysai

If you have even one real friend in your life, every day can be celebrated as #FriendshipDay. Sudama had one! And the best one anyone could ask!

A short photo-thread on the various visual representations of their immortal friendship! ☺🙏

This miniature from 16th century.

Another beautiful miniature from the Kangra school.

Krishna is busy in his palace as Sudama arrives at his door. A Sakhi is telling Sudama that he can't see krishna now. As Sudama is pleading... ☺

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And they finally meet! Like long lost friends! ☺

This should be an Amar Chitra Katha illustration. Looks like one at least. ☺

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Krishna washing the feet of his friend, the tired Sudama who walked all the way to see him.

An ISKCON painting. ☺🙏

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The same scene as above. Except Sudama looks visibly moved at his friend's gesture. He is unable to believe this. Doesn't want Krishna to do this.He didn't expect this sort of reception!

Wonderful depiction by the one and only @keshav61 ji. ☺🙏

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After the initial welcome, then came other things like flower garlands and food. Sudama walked day and night to reach here. God knows when he last had a satisfying meal. ☺🙏

This is a piece of art from Bengal.

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Krishna offers him food and makes enquiries of his welfare.

A beautiful piece from Gita Press, Gorakhpur. ☺🙏

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They remember their childhood days of fun. When Krishna was hungry, Sudama shared whatever little meal he had. Childhood memories are best remembered with good friends!

20th century Calendar art from Tamil Nadu ☺🙏

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After eating and all the talking, it was time to get some rest. Krishna gets Sudama's bed ready and presses his feet as he sleeps.

Another beautiful miniature from Pahadi school. ☺🙏

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It is time to leave. Sudama and Krishna embrace each other promising to meet soon. Sudama forgot to ask Krishna whatever he wanted to! He was too overwhelmed by Krishna's love.

Two beautiful paintings from Mathura. ☺🙏

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Sudama returns to find a huge palace has replaced his humble hut. He is shocked! His wife looks like a queen in all her silk finery. She tells him what happened when he was away.

The return of Sudama as a Mughal miniature in the V&A collection. ☺🙏

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You don't have to tell your problems to your real friends. They just know and understand and do what is best for you, without any selfish agendas! That's what good friends are about! 🤷‍♂

Every #FriendshipDay is a reminder of this immortal story. ☺🙏

Another calendar art.

Friends have been sending more images. This is another beautiful creation from the ISKCON school. 😊🙏

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