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Stories of Krishna: The Adventures of a Hindu God

http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/intimateWorlds/enter.asp

Provider: Seattle Art Museum


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The nine paintings in this interactive exhibit tell the story of Krishna, an incarnate of the Hindu god Vishnu. Follow the story of Krishna from his birth to his adventures slaying evil demons. Originally written in Sanskrit text, these stories of Krishna go back to the 5th century B.C.E. and sing the praise of Vishnu and all his earthly forms. Students can take a quiz to see how well they know the stories.

Read about the original exhibit Painted Visions from India and Pakistan, Past and Present which include the paintings used in Stories of Krishna: The Adventures of a Hindu God.