
A Pichhavai, Nathadwara, Rajasthan, India, late 19th century,
of rectangular form, the central image of Sri Nath Ji surrounded by numerous cows interspersed with cowherds, the other gods in celestial chariots above, surrounded by a border of diminutive scenes from the life of Krishna, framed. The scene here is Gopastami Utsava, a late autumn festival celebrating Krishna's promotion to full cow herd.