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Krishna has been a part of Indian life for thousands of years: as an idol worshipped in the temple, as a power invoked in classical dance and music, as an important representation in painting and sculpture, and as a part of everyday family life. Krishnaleela and Other Tales from Shrimadbhagavatamis a modern re-telling of the stories of Krishna in English, making them accessible to readers in India and abroad. Accompanied by brilliant photographs of paintings and sculptures, the rich description of these stories portray the nobility and virtues of human nature, as well as its failures and foibles, through the amusing exploits of one of India’s most enchanting gods. About the Author Rajendra Tandon, born in 1934, obtained his bachelor’s degree in law, and went on to study his masters in English literature. A former member of the Indian Revenue Service, he has studied Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, mathematics, physics and law. He is deeply interested in Indian history, Indian miniature painting, astronomy, the fine arts, Indian and Western classical music and gardening. He currently lives in Mumbai.