# Krishna returns with the cowherds to Braj, from a Bhagavata Purana

- Date: c. 1830
- Medium: Gum tempera and ink on paper
- Classification: Painting
- Dimensions: Overall: 22 x 33 cm (8 11/16 x 13 in.)
- Culture: Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
- Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonald
- Museum: [Cleveland Museum of Art](https://clevelandart.org/art/1971.301)
- Rights: [Public domain (CC0)](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- Picture: https://invisiblenetwork.ai/thumbs/cma/1971.301/1971.301_web.jpg
- Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older (museums give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the museum's own words)

The painting is based on Chapter 14 of Book 10 of the Bhagavata Purana in which the god Brahma hides the cowherds and calves of Krishna. After realizing his mistake and witnessing the divine prowess of Krishna, Brahma extols Krishna and returns to his abode while Krishna and his fellow cowherds enjoy a hearty meal and then return to Braj.