According to various Hindu traditions, Lord Krishna is regarded as the
eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is known for his bravery in destroying
evil powers throughout his life. Lord Krishna is worshiped by Hindus all
across the world. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna is seen as the
Supreme Person and the highest God. The Lord is usually depicted as playing the flute (Murali), which symbolizes spreading the melody of love to people.
In most of his idols, Lord Krishna is also represented with his childhood devotee Radha. The Lord is usually remembered and worshipped as Radha-Krishna. The pair symbolizes the eternal love between people and god. Lord Krishna is also shown with his pet cow, his childhood favorite. Lord Krishna performed many divine sports (leela) during his childhood.
Different types of materials used for crafting the idol of Lord Krishna include :
- Ashtadhatu
- Stone
- Brass
- Parad
The idols of Shree Krishna are available in various styles and postures. Some of the common styles are :
Radha Krishna Jhoola Idol
This is a very lovely idol, usually crafted in brass that depicts Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha together in a Jhoola (swing). This type of idol reflects a unique example of love and devotion.
Baby Krishna Idol
This type of idol depicts child Krishna childhood who is known for his naughtiness and mischievous acts. In his childhood, Lord Krishna was known as Makhan Chor, the one who used to steal butter from cowherd damsels in his neighbourhood.
Ladoo Gopal Idol
Lord Krishna was lovingly called "Ladoo Gopal" in his childhood. This type of idol of Lord Krishna depicts the childhood with the Lord holding a ladoo that symbolizes happiness and joy to the world.