№ MMXXVI

RACHNA · A LIVING ARCHIVE

Rachna by M.

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MM · XXVI

Canvas
Lord Krishna Riding Garuda Rescuing a Devotee
Indian School · 18–20c.

Painting

Lord Krishna Riding Garuda Rescuing a Devotee

Indian School · 18–20c.

Description

Widely circulated through devotional prints and spiritual publications across India during the late twentieth century.

Historical context

This deeply emotional canvas captures the boundless compassion of the divine, depicting Lord Krishna alongside His celestial mount Garuda swooping down to rescue a fervent devotee drowning in turbulent waters. The dynamic composition bridges the heavenly realms with mortal peril, emphasizing the promise that the Lord always answers the sincere call of surrender. Through sweeping golden wings and turbulent waves, the artwork evokes a profound sense of grace, divine intervention, and the ultimate refuge found in spiritual devotion.

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