Aalilai Krishnar (ஆலிலை கிருஷ்ணர்) refers to a beautiful and deeply symbolic form of Lord Krishna seen in Hindu tradition — especially loved in Tamil devotional culture Meaning of Aalilai Krishnar

• “Aalilai” = Banyan leaf

• “Krishnar” = Lord Krishna

So, Aalilai Krishnar means Baby Krishna lying on a banyan leaf.

 The Divine Story

According to Hindu mythology:

• During the cosmic dissolution (Pralaya), when the entire universe was submerged in water,

• A divine infant Krishna appeared,

• Floating peacefully on a single banyan leaf, sucking His toe,

• Containing the entire universe within Himself.

This form shows that the Supreme exists even when creation disappears.