![](/common/left.gif) Krishna Milking a Cow
| ![Dairy Lover Lord Krishna](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/34.jpg) |
![Hindu Deities](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2289.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Statue of Hanuman -- (Mukhyaprana) Depiction of Hanuman as the controller of life |
![](/common/left.gif) Three-legged Mythical Figure, Shrungi
| ![Mythological Characters](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2318.jpg) |
![Gandhari by Nandalal Bose](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/3376.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Blind folded Gandhari and a Maid on Balcony by Nandalal Bose |
![](/common/left.gif) Wall Painting of Hanuman in Rajasthan
| ![Hanuman on the wall](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/71014.jpg) |
![The Bed of Arrows](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4240.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Bhishma Lies on the Bed of Arrows A Rangoli Painting |
![](/common/left.gif) Humiliation of Draupadi and Krishna's Rescue A Rangoli Painting | ![Humiliation of Draupadi](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4242.jpg) |
![Damayanti Swayamvara](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/3377.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) The Swayamvara Wedding Painting by Nandalal Bose |
![](/common/left.gif) Lakshagriha Dahana (Burning of Lacquer House) Spread powder art (Rangoli) by Trimbhak Joshi | ![The House of Lacquers](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4237.jpg) |
![Discovery of Duryodhana](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4238.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Bheema Finds Duryodhana Immersed in Water Bheema finds Duryodhana in Dwaipavana lake.
A scene from the Mahbharata war. Spread powder painting by Trimbhak Joshi |
![](/common/left.gif) Bhima Finds Duryodhana Hidden in Lake Rangoli Painting by Trimbak Joshi | ![Discovery of Duryodhana](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4239.jpg) |
![Warrior Abhimanyu](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4243.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Death of Abhimanyu Spread powder art (Rangoli) by artist Ravindra More |
![](/common/left.gif) Draupadi, the Wife of Pandava Brothers Kavi mural from Mahalasa Narayani temple, Kumta | ![Queen of Pandavas](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4313.jpg) |
![Hanuman in Kavi Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/4329.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Rama's Follower Hanuman Depiction of Hanuman in Kavi Art |
![](/common/left.gif) Far Reach of Long Hands! Krishna with a consort | ![Krishna and his Exploits](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/3641a.jpg) |
![Sage Vyasa](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/3337.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Veda Vyasa is the author of "Mahabharata". Maharshi Vyasa (a.ka. Krishna Dvaipayana) is both an early character as well the author of Mahabharat epic. |
![](/common/left.gif) "Savitri and Satyvan" by Artist Ardhenduprasad Banerji The love story of Satyavan and princess Savitri is a famous sub-story from Mahabharat | ![Satyavan Savitri](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/3379.jpg) |
![Women of Indian Mythologies](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/3370.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Sati Savitri The tale of Satyavan and Savitri is a popular story of love and sacrifice |
![](/common/left.gif) Mascular Hanuman in Prayer Painting from a Goan Temple | ![Hanuman as Devotee](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5043.jpg) |
![Krishna in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5069.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Krishna Rajasthani Painting Lord Krishna playing Holi with Gopis |
![](/common/left.gif) Rama's Hermitage - Painting by Jamini Roy Depiction of Ramayana in Indian Art | ![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5073.jpg) |
![Dasharatha Gets the Boon of Progeny](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5085.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Sage Goutama Blesses the king Dasharatha with a fertility fruit Painting from an ancient Sanskrit text |
![](/common/left.gif) Celestials from a Sanskrit Text Parrot nose and other assistants of Hindu deities | ![Characters from Mythology](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5086.jpg) |
![Hanuman Meets Sita](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5089.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Hanuman takes Rama's Ring to Sita Depiction of Ramayana in Indian Art |
![](/common/left.gif) Hanuman Fights King Rawana's Army 18th Century Mysore Traditional Art. Ramayana War in Indian Art | ![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5090.jpg) |
![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5120.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Krishna licking butter off his foot Glass Painting, Shashwati collection |
![](/common/left.gif) Rawana from a Sibi Temple Painting Notice his numerous arms and a naked body | ![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5307.jpg) |
![Mythological Creature](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5321.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Celestial Creature in Kavi Art Detail from a monochrome temple mural |
![](/common/left.gif) Krishna Rescues the Elephant from the Crocodile Gajendra Moksha illustration from the Gokarn Paratgali Jeevotham Math Collection | ![Rescue of the Devoted Elephant](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5359.jpg) |
![Krishna as Govardhana Giridhari](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5360.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Krishna Lifts a Mountain to Shelter Cows and Women Gokarn Paratgali Jeevotham Math Collection, Goa |
![](/common/left.gif) Krishna and Radha Enjoy Nature Rajasthani Painting | ![Krishna and Radha](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5375.jpg) |
![Pictures from Hindu Mythology](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5458.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Six Headed Deity Riding a Swan Sculpture of Lord Kartikeya |
![](/common/left.gif) Vishnu as a Wild Boar (Varahavatar) Badami Sculpture, Chalukya Period | ![Avatars of Lord Vishnu](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5460.jpg) |
![Ganesh in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5594.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Eight Handed Lord Ganesh
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![](/common/left.gif) Ten Headed Rawana Detail from a Kavi Art mural, Southwest India | ![Rawana in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5615.jpg) |
![Tribal Hanuman Sculpture](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5684.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Sculpted Statue of Hanuman with a Club Village of Jamunjari, 1976 |
![](/common/left.gif) Lord Brahma and Adhiti - 19th Century Illustration Saraswati Mahal Library Collection, Tanjore | ![Daughter or Lover?](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/5922.jpg) |
![Ramayana Sculpture](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/6069.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Hanuman, Laxman, and Jatayu attending to Rama Bhatkal temple sculpture of 16th century A.D. |
![](/common/left.gif) Lord Rama Conquers Varuna Painting by Raja Ravi Varma. Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery, Mysore | ![Sri Rama Vanquishing the Sea](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2559.jpg) |
![Death of Jatayu by Ravi Varma](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2568.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Jatayu, a bird devotee of Lord Rama is mauled by Rawana Painting by Ravi Varma, Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Collection, Mysore |
![](/common/left.gif) Lord Krishna as an Envoy Painting by Raja Ravi Varma Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery Collection | ![Krishna The Diplomat](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2569.jpg) |
![King Shantanu and Satyavati](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2629.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Shantanu Meets the Fishergirl Satyavati and Falls in Love Thus begins the great epic of Mahabharata |
![](/common/left.gif) Idol of Ten Headed Rawana Rawana, the king of Sri Lanka | ![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7020.jpg) |
![Krishna Tames Kaliya](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7038.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Taming of the Evil Serpent Kaliya Mardan - Medieval Sculpture |
![](/common/left.gif) Arjuna Quenches Bhishma's Thirst as he Lies on a Bed of Arrows and Krishna Looks On Picture from an Illustrated Manuscript, Gokarn Paratgali Muth Collection, Goa | ![The Bed of Arrows](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7207.jpg) |
![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7208.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Duryodhana Hiding Under Water Notice his holding of the breath and the fish under the water -- Gokarn Paratgali Muth Collection, Goa |
![](/common/left.gif) Hanuman Meets Sita in Ashoka Garden A Temple Sculpture from Kurudumalai | ![Hanuman in Indian Mythology](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7214.jpg) |
![Shurpanakhis Insult](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7221.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) The Humiliation of Shurpanakhi Lakshman Cuts of the Nose of Rawana's Sister -- Painting from Anjaneya Temple, Mulbagil |
![](/common/left.gif) Krishna the Mischief Monger Painting shows Krishna climbing a tree with the clothes of bathing girls | ![Mischievous Krishna](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7253.jpg) |
![Mythical Creatures](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7359.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Fantastic Animals Illustration from Sougandhikaparinaya lithograph |
![](/common/left.gif) Krishna Climbs a Tree after Stealing Women's Clothes Gopika Vastraharan as depicted in a Gokarn temple sculpture | ![Krishna in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/6505.jpg) |
![Gods of Seduction](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/11136.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Kamadeva and his wife Rati Deity Kama and Raitidevi are inspiration for all erotic activities |
![](/common/left.gif) Krishna Kills Bakasura Sculpture shows an episode from Bhagawata where child Krishna
tearing apart the evil crane Bakasura. | ![Killing of the Crane Demon](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/6780.jpg) |
![Yashoda Gets Baby Krishna](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/6782.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Vasudeva Gives Away Boy Krishna to Yashoda Painting from a temple in Mulabagil town |
![](/common/left.gif) Painting from Srinivasa Temple, Mulbagil Mythological tales are illustrated on the walls of temples | ![Indian Mythologies](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/6775.jpg) |
![Janaka finds Sita](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/6776.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Janaka Finds Sita Painting from Srinivasa Temple, Mulbagil |
![](/common/left.gif) Rama Liberates Ahalya Detail from a Mural in Karnataka | ![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2672.jpg) |
![Yashodhara and Krishna](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/6165a.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Yashoda with Infant Krishna Traditional South Indian Painting |
![](/common/left.gif) The Army of Super Creatures Illustration from Sougandhika Parinaya - 19th Century | ![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7461.jpg) |
![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7600.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) The Battle of Ramayana Duel of Rama and Rawana, Mysore traditional painting from a private collection, Nanjanagudu |
![](/common/left.gif) Three Legged Devotee Bhringi Mysore Traditional Painting, Nanjanagudu | ![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7667.jpg) |
![](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7668.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Picture of King Rawana Mysore traditional painting, Nanjanagudu |
![](/common/left.gif) Hanuman from a Wall Relief The village of Chote-Dongar | ![Haniman in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7685.jpg) |
![Lord Krishna in Myrore Traditional Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7803.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Krishna the Butter Lover Mysore traditional painting, Jaganmohan palace art collection, Mysore |
![](/common/left.gif) An Incomplete Sculpture of Hanuman Remains of a school of scultpture (?), Sravanabelagola | ![Hanuman in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/7878.jpg) |
![Mahabharata Yakshagana](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/2882.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Depiction of the Gadayudha Epic A Yakshagana dance performance depicting duel of clubs between Bheema and Duryodhana |
![](/common/left.gif) Naked Women asking Krishna for their Clothes Krishna from Gunavante chariot | ![Clothes Stealer](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/839.jpg) |
![Ramayan in Temple Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/976.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) The War of Ramayana Detail from a Haladipur pillar |
![](/common/left.gif) Rama's Army of Monkeys Detail from Ganjifa artwork | ![The Monkey Army](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/8017.jpg) |
![Kurma Carrying Dharani](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/8018.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Celestial Dharani rides a Turtle Depiction of Indian mythology in Indian art. Detail from Ganjeefa artwork by artist Raghupati Bhat |
![](/common/left.gif) When Hanuman became Old
| ![Hanuman in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/8029.jpg) |
![Hanuman in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/8075.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Hanuman in Obeyance Detail from a Mysore Traditional Painting, Nanjanagudu |
![](/common/left.gif) Hanuman with Sanjeevani Mountain Deatil from a painted leather puppet | ![Hanuman in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/19118.jpg) |
![Depiction of Gardua](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/19144.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Garuda the Mythical Bird Detail from a South Indian Painting |
![](/common/left.gif) Krishna Playing a Flute Detail from Madhubani folk painting | ![Krishna in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/19175.jpg) |
![Krishna Leela in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/19265.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Gopika-Vastraharan Detail from a miniature painting, Partakali Math, Goa |
![](/common/left.gif) The Mystifying Architecture of Indraprstha Rangoli Painting by Vijay Rane | ![Magic of Indraprastha](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/21152.jpg) |
![Killing of King Vali](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/21190.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Rama Shoots an Arrow Through Seven Trees Sculpture depicting a scnene from Ramayana, Halebidu sculpture |
![](/common/left.gif) Kauravas Challenge Pandavas for a Game of Dice Spread power art (Rangoli) by artist Vijay Rane, January 1999 | ![Game of Dice](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/21327.jpg) |
![The Fish Avatar](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/21516.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Matsyavatar -- Vishnu as the Rescuing Fish Detail from a temple sculpture, Bhatkal, 16th century A.D. |
![](/common/left.gif) The Descent of Ganga Painting by Ravi Varma depicts arrival of river Ganges from heaven | ![Bhagirath`s Efforts](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/21717.jpg) |
![Pandavas at Royal Sacrifice](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/13195.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Rajasuya Sacrifice of Pandavas Detail from a 19th century painting, Karnataka Chitra Kala Parishad |
![](/common/left.gif) Ten Headed, Twenty Armed King Rawana Detail from a Kavi Art mural, Sri Rama Mandir, Honavar | ![Twenty Armed Rawana](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/13072.jpg) |
![Mischievous Krishna](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/13323.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Krishna the Clothes Thief Girls are shown asking Krishna to descend from the tree |
![](/common/left.gif) Sacrifices Yield Boon Giving Pudding Rishyashringa performed the holy sacrifice and the final day of the event, a dark skinned deity appeared from sacrificial alter and handed over a vessel of payasam to Dasharatha. He distributed the pudding equally between his three queens. | ![Dasharatha Gets Boon of Payasam](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/30014.jpg) |
![Rama Kills Vali](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/30030.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Killing of Vali Monkey Painting by Balasaheb Pant Pratinidhi |
![](/common/left.gif) Rama gives his ring to Maruti, so Sita can recognize him as a messenger Painting by Balasaheb Pant Pratinidhi | ![The Signet Ring](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/30031.jpg) |
![Tales from Indian Mythologies](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/30032.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Hanuman Mistakes the Sun for a Fruit Painting by Balasaheb Pant Pratinidhi |
![](/common/left.gif) Hanuman Encounters Sita in Ashokavana Painting by Balasaheb Pant Pratinidhi | ![Hanuman Meets Sita](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/30037.jpg) |
![Monkeys Help in Bridge Construction](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/30041.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) The Bridging of Indian Ocean Volunteer monkeys building a bridge to Sri Lanka |
![](/common/left.gif) Duel of Rawana and Sugreeva Painting by Balasaheb Pant Pratinidhi | ![Rawana in Indian Art](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/30042.jpg) |
![Education in Vedic Times](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/13902.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Sandipani Teaching Krishna and Sudhama Painting by T.K. Sharma for Kalyan magazine |
![](/common/left.gif) Rama's Devotion to Teacher, Father, and Mother
| ![Education of Rama](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/13904.jpg) |
![Stories from Indian Mythology](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/13910.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Narad Teaching Kayadhu Kayadhu later married Hiranyakashapu and bore Pralhad |
![](/common/left.gif) Four Headed Brahma Illustration by B.K. Mitra for Kalyan | ![Creator Deity](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/13911.jpg) |
![Education of Krishna](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/16046.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Sandipani Guru Teaching Krishna and Sudama
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![](/common/left.gif) Narad Advising a Devotee
| ![Teacher Narad](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/16054.jpg) |
![Story of Prahlad](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/16066.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Lion Faced Vishnu Destroys Hiranyakashipu Illustration from a mythological magazine |
![](/common/left.gif) Agni the Fire Illustration from Agnipuran | ![All Consuming Agni](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/16070.jpg) |
![Garudasthambh Artifact](http://www.kamat.com/picturehouse/stubs/16201.jpg) | ![](/common/right.gif) Garuda, the King of Birds Detail from a Garuda Pillar, Goa |