Hyderabad, April 2 -- A historic moment has unfolded in the Indian art world. A masterpiece by Raja Ravi Varma, titled Yashoda and Krishna, has become the most expensive Indian painting ever sold at auction. The artwork fetched an astonishing Rs. 167.2 crore at a Saffronart auction in Mumbai, far exceeding its estimated price of Rs. 80-120 crore. 

Painted in the 1890s, the artwork captures a tender moment between mother Yashoda and infant Krishna. The scene blends human emotion with divine symbolism, showcasing Varma's signature style of realism combined with Indian mythology.

The painting is considered one of his finest works, reflecting both artistic brilliance and cultural depth. It transforms an everyday domestic moment into a ...