Maharaja Vijai Singh worshipping Krishna by Udairam Jodhpur c 1770 A personal piety of a ruler secured the prosperity of his dynasty, kingdom and subjects. Maharaja Vijay Singh (r. 1752-93) was a follower of the Vallabha Sampradaya, a Hindu religious community which version is Krishna. He publicly proclaimed his devotion by building to grand Krishna Temple in Jodhpur. Standing in the scenic Char Bagh (cross-axial four part garden) Vijai Singh is seen venerating Balkrishna, the child form of Krishna. The maharaja here takes the submissive position of a servant and holds a fan insignia (kiraniya) over Balakrishna — thus treating the god as his king and master. The priest, Gosai Giridharji performs the jhula seva (Swing service) . Musicians and other devotees worship the dirty from a distance amidst plantain trees. #VallabhaSampradaya #Krishna #KrishnaFollower #Devotee #Jhula #Sawan #BalKrishna #IndianAesthetic #CharBagh #Splendid #Painted #MiniaturePainting #SouthAsianPainting #Mehrangarh #Jodhpur #JodhpurDiaries #JodhpurJournal #Rajasthan #India #Wanderer #Wanderlust #Travel #Travelogue #TravelDiaries (at Mehrangarh Fort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BlXBUDKF1dU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17wy86s9odznf