A depiction of baby Krishna with a butter pot - often called Makhan Chor or the butter thief - is one of the most beloved and symbolically rich images in Hindu tradition.
It’s not just adorable; it’s deeply meaningful. Baby Krishna represents pure, untainted joy - a divine child who is both mischievous and miraculous. - Butter, churned from milk, is seen as the pure essence, just like the soul is the essence of being. Krishna stealing butter is symbolic of the divine seeking the purest hearts, often referred to as Chittachora—the stealer of hearts.
