Manasa Devi: Serpent-Queen of the Waters krishna there is a graceful swan

there is a graceful swan

Mounted on his robust and intricately armored bull

present and future) and Ganesha's mastery over it

he is considered the Supreme Being

"Swami Vivekananda in chibi form—oversized head and luminous eyes—standing wearing traditional footwear on an ornate pedestal

Manasa Devi: Serpent-Queen of the Waters krishna there is a graceful swan"This contemporary piece depicts Manasa Devi, serpent queen of eastern India, seated in lalitasana astride a duck vahana upon a lotus ringed water base. A crown of rearing cobras rises behind her; four arms display emblematic attributeslotuses in the upper hands, a protective gesture and boon bestowal belowwhile a live serpent coils from her wrist, affirming her command of the naga realm. In regional worship and the Manasamangal narratives, Manasa is