Krishna


 
 
Krishna

:This article is about the Hindu deity and avatar of Vishnu. For other meanings, see Krishna (disambiguation).

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Krishna (कृष्ण, Sanskrit for 'black or dark blue'), is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In Gaudiya Vaishnavism he is seen as God.

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Krishna appears under many names, in a multiplicity of stories, among different cultures, and in different traditions. Sometimes these contradict each other, though there is a common core story that is central to most people's knowledge of Krishna.

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Among his important or celebrated aspects are:


 

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Krishna Venugopala
Krishna Venugopala
Sultan Khan, Krishna Das: A Drop of the Ocean CD
Sultan Khan, Krishna Das: A Drop of the Ocean CD
Sultan Khan, Krishna Das: A Drop of the Ocean CD
Sultan Khan, Krishna Das: A Drop of the Ocean CD
Krishna and Radha Embracing in a Grove  Kangra  Himachal Pradesh  Pahari School  circa 1785
Krishna and Radha Embracing in a Grove Kangra Himachal Pradesh Pahari School circa 1785
Dawn of the Dead Hare Krishna Zombie Action Figure
Dawn of the Dead Hare Krishna Zombie Action Figure
A Child Dressed as Hindu God Krishna Yawns  Chennai  India  September 22  2006
A Child Dressed as Hindu God Krishna Yawns Chennai India September 22 2006
Deities in Blue - Radha and Krishna
Deities in Blue - Radha and Krishna

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Introduction
Major aspects
Texts, stories, and literature
Summary of the story of Krishna
The Bhakti traditions
The name
Chronology
See also
External links
 
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