Bronze sculpture of Baby Krishna in a crawling posture, one hand reaching forward and the other supporting his movement—an iconic pose known as navanita nritya murti, symbolizing his playful theft of butter. The figure is adorned with a delicate headdress, modest jewelry, and a waist string of bells, enhancing the sense of motion and childhood charm. Crafted using the lost-wax casting technique, this Chola-period piece exemplifies the dynasty’s mastery in rendering divine figures with lifelike grace and devotional intimacy. Such images were central to temple rituals and processions, celebrating Krishna’s mischievous yet divine nature as a beloved child-god

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