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Kresna is the Javanese wayang name for Krishna, a major figure from the Mahabharata who is represented in Indonesian puppet theatre, including wayang kulit. In Javanese performance tradition he is associated with the kingdom of Dwarawati, regarded as an incarnation of the Hindu god Wisnu, and portrayed as a politically skilled ruler and adviser whose decisions affect the Pandava story.
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Who is Kresna in wayang?
Kresna is the Javanese wayang name for Krishna, a major figure from the Mahabharata. He appears in Indonesian puppet theatre, including wayang kulit.
What kingdom is associated with Kresna?
In Javanese performance tradition, Kresna is associated with the kingdom of Dwarawati. He is also regarded as an incarnation of the Hindu god Vishnu.
Is Kresna the same figure as Krishna?
Yes. Kresna is the Javanese wayang form of Krishna, adapted to local performance traditions and naming conventions.
What role does Kresna play in the Mahabharata tradition?
Kresna is a major political, spiritual, and strategic figure connected with the Pandavas and the wider Mahabharata conflict. Wayang performances present him through Indonesian visual and dramatic conventions rather than copying an Indian stage version exactly.
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