Gopinatha

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Gopinatha

Archaeological wing of the State Museum is singularity fortunate in having a series of Gopinatha sculptures collected from Dharmasala, Binjharpur, Pubasasana and other places of the State. They broadly display the iconographic features of Krishna and are normally found in the entire coastal belt of Odisha from Remuna in Balasore to Puri. The images of Gopinatha otherwise known as Khirochora Gopinath at Remuna and Madan Mohana elsewhare are strikingly noteworthy. This form of worship of Krishna appears to have been originated in the 13th century A.D. when Vaisnavlsm played predominant role in Odisha. They are all standing in the conventional tribhanga pose on a lotus pedestal below which cow-herd boys with cows and calves are prominently depicted. Eight or at time four of the Gopis stand on the sides with cosmetics or other articles of offerings for the Lord. At the background, the Kadamba tree studded with flowers and leaves is remarkably visible. Flying Apsaras with wreaths in hands are hovering in the sky.