19th November 2025 Mrs Lathika Vijayaraghavan & Beena
Series 4
The mural by Mrs Lathika Vijayaraghavan of Lord Krishna and his true love, Radha, inspired me to write this story. Lathika has captured the core of the spiritual love between them, a theme deeply embedded in Indian mythology and culture.
Krishna’s real wife was Rukhmini. However, his love for Radha transcends the worldly realm of love. Radha met Krishna in Vrindavan. Their connection was immediate and intense, and it never broke even after they were separated. They reunited in Dwarka. Radha was married to Ayan, but the divine union of Radha and Krishna, a stark contrast to her worldly marriage, transcends conventional ideas of arranged marriage.
I found this intriguing as the concept would be unacceptable today. It is not practical because the roles are ambiguous. What are your thoughts on this unique portrayal of spiritual love in mural art? I would love to hear your opinions on the story and the art.