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Hindola Raga
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To celebrate the coming of spring, Krishna sits on a swing with his beloved Radha as their companions, the cowherd boys and milkmaids, play music, dance, admire the idyllic couple, and keep their swing gently in motion. <br><br>In Sanskrit, <em>hindola</em> means swing, and this painting belonged to a set of <em>ragas</em>, which are paintings associated with a musical mode. Music played in the Hindola Raga elicits the fever of young love in springtime. Radha and Krishna represent the ideal of a young couple in love.
| Artist / Maker | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1790–1800 |
| Culture / Origin | Northern India, Pahari kingdoms |
| Medium | Gum tempera and gold on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 20.5 x 15.3 cm (8 1/16 x 6 in.); with mat: 35.5 x 25.4 cm (14 x 10 in.) |
| Department | Indian and Southeast Asian Art |
| Type | Painting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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