Legs crossed atop an upturned lotus, Lord Krishna stands with his waist canted and holding a flute to his lips, making melodious music. Originating from the land of Swamimalai, Lord Krishna is carved in a technique called lost wax. He is carved with jewellery across his entire body, embellishing his perfect form. He is truly beatific as he plays his beloved flute that he always keeps with him.
He was always a lover of nature, often talking to trees and smaller plants as he went through the forest. One day, he went to a bamboo plant and asked an extremely difficult task of it. The plant enquired about the task and Lord Krishna told it that it would have to give up its life to form the perfect flute to accompany him. Bravely and trusting in the Supreme Lord utterly, the bamboo agreed. The process of cutting the bamboo was a painful one, however, the plant did not complain a single time. It is because of this reason that the Lord always keeps the flute with him no matter where he goes. Even as he dances in the company of numerous gopis during his rasleela, it is the flute that goes with him everywhere.
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