{"product_id":"23-krishna-with-radha-in-bronze","title":"23 Inches Bronze Radha Krishna","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e23 Inches Hoysala Style Radha Krishna Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"597\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eThis exceptional bronze sculpture of \u003cstrong data-end=\"136\" data-start=\"115\"\u003eRadha and Krishna\u003c\/strong\u003e draws its inspiration from the refined sculptural language of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"203\"\u003eHoysala dynasty (11th–14th century CE)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most celebrated periods of temple art in the Indian subcontinent. The Hoysalas, whose architectural masterpieces at \u003cstrong data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"374\"\u003eBelur, Halebidu, and Somanathapura\u003c\/strong\u003e remain among the most intricate stone temples in the world, developed a sculptural aesthetic distinguished by \u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"523\"\u003eornamental density, rhythmic posture, and exquisite surface detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"715\" data-start=\"599\"\u003eThis bronze ensemble translates those celebrated stone traditions into the medium of metal with remarkable fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1184\" data-start=\"717\"\u003eKrishna appears in the graceful \u003cstrong data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"749\"\u003etribhaṅga stance\u003c\/strong\u003e, the triple-flexed posture that became a hallmark of Hoysala sculptural elegance. The gentle curve of the body creates a sense of lyrical movement, suggesting the divine rhythm of the flute that he plays. Yet the iconography here introduces a rare and sophisticated theological dimension—Krishna is depicted with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003efour arms\u003c\/strong\u003e, holding the sacred \u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1117\"\u003eŚaṅkha (conch)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1159\" data-start=\"1140\"\u003eChakra (discus)\u003c\/strong\u003e while playing the flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003eSuch a representation subtly reveals Krishna’s dual identity:\u003cbr data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1247\"\u003ethe enchanting \u003cstrong data-end=\"1293\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eVenu Gopala of Vrindavan\u003c\/strong\u003e, and simultaneously \u003cstrong data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003ethe supreme Vishnu\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserver of the cosmic order. This layered symbolism is deeply rooted in classical Vaishnava theology and is highly valued among collectors for its rarity and doctrinal richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003eStanding beside him, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1549\" data-start=\"1540\"\u003eRadha\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the refined feminine aesthetic so characteristic of Hoysala sculpture. 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style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3241\" data-start=\"3229\"\u003eSanskrit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3405\" data-start=\"3243\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eराधया सहितं कृष्णं वेणुनादविनोदितम् ।\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3283\" data-start=\"3280\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eशङ्खचक्रधरं देवं वन्दे प्रेमस्वरूपिणम् ॥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3326\" data-start=\"3323\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eभक्तहृद्यान्तरावासं नित्यं माधवमव्ययम् ।\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3369\" data-start=\"3366\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eराधामाधवमाद्यं तं नमामि परमेश्वरम् ॥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3417\" data-start=\"3407\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3417\" data-start=\"3407\"\u003eTelugu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3580\" data-start=\"3419\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eరాధయా సహితం కృష్ణం వేణునాద వినోదితం ।\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3459\" data-start=\"3456\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eశంఖచక్రధరం దేవం వందే ప్రేమ స్వరూపిణమ్ ॥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3501\" data-start=\"3498\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eభక్త హృద్యంతరావాసం నిత్యం మాధవమవ్యయం ।\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3542\" data-start=\"3539\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eరాధా మాధవ మాద్యం తం నమామి పరమేశ్వరమ్ ॥\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3582\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3609\" data-start=\"3582\"\u003eEnglish Transliteration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3807\" data-start=\"3611\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eRādhayā sahitam Krishnam venu-nāda vinoditam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3658\" data-start=\"3655\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eShankha-chakra dharam devam vande prema-svarūpiṇam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3711\" data-start=\"3708\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eBhakta-hridyantara-vāsam nityam Mādhavam avyayam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3762\" data-start=\"3759\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eRādhā-Mādhavam ādyam tam namāmi Parameshvaram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3820\" data-start=\"3809\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3820\" data-start=\"3809\"\u003eMeaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4123\" data-start=\"3822\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(83, 9, 9);\"\u003eI bow to Krishna who stands beside 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