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First, between Krishna's left foot and the lotus are the fanned-out multiple hoods of a serpent.  Secondly, while the daring boy holds the reptile's tail by his outstretched left hand, the right forms the gesture of reassurance (abhaya mudra).   Here also Krishna is a naked child, adorned only with ornaments as small children often are in village India.\r\n\r\nThe serpent is called Kaliya and he lived in the river Yamuna (Jumna).   Once it was brought to Krishna's attention that the reptilian titan was polluting the waters of the river which made it hazardous for everyone else.    So Krishna decided to teach the titan a lesson and after subduing him performed a victory dance on his hood to the amazement of all inhabitants of Braj.  Clearly Krishna's right hand reassures both the inhabitants of Braj and the devotees who behold the figure.  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