The Death of the Giant Shankachura: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), 1680–90
The Death of the Giant Shankachura: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu), 1680–90, India (Bikaner), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, Overall: 8 7/8 x 12 1/4in. ( x ), Paintings, As the songs of Krishna were driving the gopis (female cowherds) wild with delight, the giant Shankachura, a minion of the god of wealth Kubera, appeared and led them away. They appealed to Krishna, who, with his brother, Balarama, uprooted two teak trees and charged the villain
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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