This bronze sculpture presents Krishna subduing Kaliya with remarkable clarity of movement and emotion. The composition is conceived in the round, allowing the narrative to unfold fluidly from every angle.
Kaliya’s form is rendered with striking elasticity. His long, coiling body rises and curves with serpentine tension, while his human torso bends defensively, hands folded in complete submission. The contrast between the sinuous coil and the yielding posture conveys the moment of absolute surrender, when resistance gives way to recognition of the divine.
Krishna stands poised upon the serpent’s hood, his lotus feet placed with precision. One foot is fully rooted, anchoring the composition, while the other rests gently yet firmly on Kaliya’s raised hood, the thumb pressing with authority. This controlled stance gives the figure both stability and rhythm, reinforced by the graceful articulation of the legs. The short dhoti, secured with a kirtimukha clasp, flares subtly, its small tassel animated to suggest swift, effortless movement.
Krishna’s torso is adorned with a finely modeled chest ornament and a distinctive flower necklace, adding softness to the youthful form. His face carries a calm, assured smile, and the raised hand in abhaya mudra extends reassurance to the devotee.
The surface bears green patina that enhances the sculptural modeling and attests to the exceptional quality of the casting.
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