These Krishna Statues are imported from India, Nepal and Thailand, and are cast from softer metals, such as bronze and brass.

One popular style of statue features Krishna and Radha together, while other statues usually feature the God Krishna with a cow, or playing a flute, since it is believed that Krishna was adept at using his musical skills to flirt with milk maids such as Radha.

What Does Krishna Represent

You might be surprised to learn that the name "Krishna" actually translates as "blue-black." Since Krishna is an Avatar of Vishnu, and since Vishnu is believed to have drank poison which turned his skin dark, it is probably not a surprise that Krishna is also dark colored. To followers of Krishna, he can be the mischief making child who steals butter, and the flirtatious cow herdsman who woos the beautiful Radha, AND the warrior philosopher who drives Arjuna's chariot into battle, all at the same time.

How He Is Depicted

When Krishna is depicted in paintings, he is often shown in a linear time line, from child to youthful cow herdsman, then as Arjuna's driver. In statues, however, Krishna is depicted in one aspect or another, but not all of them at the same time.

His Appearance in Religious Texts

While numerous texts make reference to the Hindu God Krishna, the most widely known is the Bhagavad Gita, or Song of the Lord, which is a later addition to the Mahabharata. In this poem, Krishna reveals his true nature (at least as much as he can) to Arjuna, and explains about the importance of dharma (world order, or personal duty) in spiritual practice. But the first complete account of Krishna is in the Bhagavata Purana. But Krishna's relationship with Radha is explored in the 12th century Gita Govinda. These two works may have had the biggest influence on the design of statue and artwork dedicated to Lord Krishna.