Snakes are sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, especially the Naga, or hooded cobra. Coils of the Naga Krishna’s elder brother, Balarama, is visualised as a Naga in art. Krishna is visualised as a dark-skinned god who wears bright yellow robes, while Balarama compliments him as a fair-skinned god who wears dark blue robes. In Krishna lore, we are told …
