Lord Krishna playing flute: Phad by Kalyan Joshi

Artist Kalyan Joshi in his scroll painting depicts Lord Krishna playing his flute accompanied by male and female devotees, carrying significant cultural, religious, and artistic symbolism. Lord Krishna is a revered deity in Hinduism, and his portrayal of playing the flute signifies his divine and playful nature. The presence of devotees around him underscores the idea of devotion and surrender to the divine. It exemplifies the Bhakti (devotional) aspect of Hinduism, emphasizing the spiritual connection between the deity and his devotees. Lord Krishna is often depicted as the divine lover who attracts devotees with the enchanting melodies of his flute. The male and female devotees gathered around him symbolize the universal and all-encompassing love that people have for the divine. It represents the idea of the soul’s longing for a connection with the divine.