Drawing of Krishna Holding a Lotus Blossom

Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu who is venerated as a god in his own right, sits crossed legged against a large, cylindrical cushion. He is bare chested and wears a long scarf, pendant, strand of pearls, and flower garland around his neck. He is adorned with bracelets, armlets, and an earring. He also wears a large crown topped with large lotus blossoms. His right hand rests on his lap, while his left holds up a large lotus blossom. The lotus blossom is a symbol of Vishnu. His arms and neck have ritual markings that consist of three lines. These markings are distinct to Basohli representations of Hindu deities. His palms and soles of his feet are dyed with henna. Basohli style.