A tally of every silhouette cut in the atelier, 1418–1516
The blade returns to Krishna more than to any other figure.
Motif share across 2,184 surviving temple stencils
five sacred figures
Krishnaflute-bearing figure
34.0%
Lotus & leafwater-borne bloom
24.0%
Peacockcrest and tail-feather
18.0%
Cowherd and calf
14.0%
Raas Leelacircle of the dance
10.0%