Yamuna and her twin tales: From sacred glory to silent despair

The Yamuna river holds deep religious significance in India. Ancient texts and paintings depict her as a goddess and celebrate her association with Krishna. Miniature paintings, particularly the 'Palam Bhagavata' series, vividly portray the river and the legend of Krishna overcoming the venomous serpent Kaliya. Sadly, the Yamuna is now heavily polluted.