Govardhan Leela Sushobhan Thali

Product description

This decorative Sushobhan Thali portrays the Govardhan Leela, one of the most celebrated episodes from Krishna’s life in Vraja. According to the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Krishna encouraged the residents of Vraja to worship Govardhan Hill and the natural world instead of performing the sacrifice traditionally offered to Indra. Angered by this, Indra sent heavy rains and storms upon the region. To protect the people and cattle of Vraja, Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill with one hand and gave shelter to the entire community beneath it. The Bhāgavatam describes him holding the hill for seven days until the rains stopped and Indra withdrew the storm. The artwork shows Krishna beneath the lifted mountain, surrounded by the people and cattle of Vraja. It represents protection, compassion, and the reassurance that comes from surrendering to a higher source of strength, while bringing this story into the home as a decorative piece.