Manasa Devi: Serpent-Queen of the Waters krishna "Swami Vivekananda in chibi form—oversized

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

present and future) and Ganesha's mastery over it

Garuda's links to Vishnu – the Hindu god who fights injustice and destroys evil in his various avatars to preserve dharma

A multi-hooded naga canopy rises behind her

and subtly alludes to his wisdom and adaptability

Manasa Devi: Serpent-Queen of the Waters krishna "Swami Vivekananda in chibi form—oversized"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