Varanasi(Uttar Pradesh):On the occasion of the cherished festival, Krishna Janmashtami, different tableaux depicting Lord Krishna were used in Singapore which were crafted in Varanasi.
The heartwarming tableaux, a testament to Varanasi's age-old woodworking traditions, is a labor of love by skilled artisans who crafted 25 thousand wooden models, celebrating the divine Leelas (pastimes) of Lord Krishna.
A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) residing in Singapore, deeply captivated by the charm of Krishna's pastimes as depicted through woodwork in Varanasi ordered for these tableaux. The wooden structures showcase various phases of Krishna's life, including his mischievous butter-stealing escapades, the enchanting 'Rasalila' with the 'gopis', his heroic battle with the demon king Kansa, the divine Narayan avatar, and special religious rituals.
Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, brings together people who express their adoration for Krishna through artistic representations. The word art workers of Varanasi create Tableaux of Lord Krishna's divine Leelas every year. The demand for these wooden tableaux has now transcended national borders, with orders pouring in from both within Varanasi and abroad.
One craftsman, speaking to ETV Bharat, said, "Through woodwork, we have presented many of Shri Krishna's enchanting pastimes. This year, we are proud to have received orders for our wooden art tableaux from Singapore and other international destinations."