![]() In both the epics, Narada has repeated appearances and multiple references to his interventions. This paper aims at studying the iconography of sage Narada in Indian sculptural art. There are innumerable references to Narada in the early literature, medieval murals, manuscript paintings and temple sculptures. These attractive natures of Narada made him as one of the popular characters in early literature. Yet in the stories, he is never malicious or rancorous rather his meddling is portrayed as for the greater cause. ![]() Vishnu Purana describes Narada as “Naramnarsamuham Kalahenadyathi Khandayatiti”, the one who is an instigator of disputes among people. He is also known for his ardent devotion of Lord Vishnu. His role is usually acquainted with shrewdness, clever, witty and mischievous cunningness. He is a recurring character in the Indian epics and early Hindu texts who often appears from time to time. ![]() “Narayana … Narayana”, a chanting commonly heard in many Indian mythological soap-operas and Amar Chitrakatha reminds us of one of the admired personalities of Indian mythology, ‘Narada’.
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