Traditional Shree Ji Pichwai
The story of Krishna lifting Govardhan, held at the heart of Shree Ji’s identity.
Govardhan Leela recalls the moment when Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan to protect the people of Braj from torrential rain.
In the Pushtimarg tradition, Shree Ji is worshipped as Govardhan Nath — the form of Krishna associated with this episode. That connection gives Govardhan imagery a special place within Pichwai painting.
This composition brings the story into a devotional setting, where landscape, cows, devotees and the presence of Shree Ji come together around one of Krishna’s most important acts of protection.
Hand-painted on cotton.