#M9

nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-30

Sep 30, 2025: The great Durgaa, slayer [feminine] of Mahisha the demon. 🦁🔱🐃

ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರ ಮರ್ದಿನೀ ಮಹಾದುರ್ಗಾ
mahishaasura mardinee mahaadurgaa

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red pleated saree standing in front of a silver lion; holding a trident; wearing gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna. To Krishna's left is stands a demon dressed in light brown, having two horns similar to that of a buffalo (the horns have red and stripes), holding up a silver sword in right hand. The pointed end of Krishna's trident touches the demon to indicate the demon being slayed. Blue cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-29

Sep 29, 2025: The great Saraswathee, she who rides a peacock. 🦚🧾

ಮಯೂರವಾಹಿನೀ ಮಹಾಸರಸ್ವತೀ
mayoorawaahinee mahaasaraswathee

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as goddess Saraswathee dressed in green plaid saree, riding a silver peacock, carrying a silver veena (a stringed musical instrument akin to sitar) on her lap, holding a small silver book in left hand, right hand in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of alternating red and white flowers around Krishna, and a string of large red beads hanging from right hand. A plume of silver peacock "feathers" spread behind Krishna. Strings of yellow flowers hang down in the background on either side of the plume.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-28

Sep 28, 2025: Lakshmee's heart to Naaraayana's heart in a letter carried by Rukminee. 💌

ರುಕ್ಮಿಣೀ ಪತ್ರ ಮುಖೇನ ನಾರಾಯಣ ಹೃದಯಕ್ಕೆ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಹೃದಯ
rukminee patra mukhaena naaraayana hridayakke lakshmee hridaya

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee dressed in red seated with right leg down, left leg folded at the knee laid flat on the seat with the left sole touching the right inner knee; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments; holding a gilded pen in right hand and etching a "letter" that is on the right knee. A string of white and red flowers around Krishna. A gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers hangs down from the top of the umbrella and flows down on both sides of Krishna. A gold idol of a woman (Rukminee) dressed in red standing to Krishna's left holding a white bag and a silver letter/envelop. Dark blue background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-27

Sep 27, 2025: Lakshmee in pearl [or affectionate Lakshmee] seated in lotus, arch adorned, worshipped by two elephants. 🦪 🪷 🐘

ದ್ವಿಗಜಪೂಜಿತ ಕಮಲಾಸನಸ್ಥ ಪ್ರಭಾವಳಿ ಮಂಡಿತ ಮುತ್ತುಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
dwigajapoojita kamalaasanstha prabhaawali mandita muttulakshmee

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee dressed in brown silk saree seated in a silver lotus, flanked by two opposing silver elephants with their trunks up and offering a pink lotus flower; wearing gold palm coverings, a dome-shaped crown made of pearls, and lots of gold ornaments; a string of white flowers around Krishna. A gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna with a small gold umbrella fixed at the top. A string of white and red flowers hangs down from the top of the umbrella and flows down on both sides of Krishna on to the back of the elephants. A circular arrangement of a string of green betel leaves on top of the umbrella. Flags and flairs peeking out from behind the sides of the arch.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-26

Sep 26, 2025: Lakshmee in Shree Chakra [a mandala depicting various energies]

ಶ್ರೀಚಕ್ರ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
shreechakra lakshmee

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee in pink/magenta; seated with left leg down and right leg folded flat on the seat, right sole touching the left knee; hands in blessing posture; wearing gold palm coverings, an elaborate gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a necklace made of gold coins. A silver wheel with elaborate carvings behind Krishna, a small decorative umbrella at the middle top of the wheel. A string of white flowers around Krishna; another string of white flowers hangs down from the top of the wheel and flows down on both sides of Krishna.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee in pink/magenta; seated with left leg down and right leg folded flat on the seat, right sole touching the left knee; hands in blessing posture; wearing gold palm coverings, an elaborate gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a necklace made of gold coins. A string of white flowers around Krishna; another string of white flowers hangs down from an unseen structure behind Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-25

Sep 25, 2025: A welcoming Rukminee eagerly waiting to receive Krishna.

ಕೃಷ್ಣನನ್ನು ಬರಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಕಾತರದಿಂದ ಕಾದಿರುವ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಕ ರುಗ್ಮಿಣೀ
krishnanannu baramaadikollalu kaataradinda kaadiruwa swaagatika rugminee


Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as his queen consort Rukminee dressed in green, seated in an intimate lounge setting, both legs sideways on the lounge, right arm resting on a round gold-colored lounge pillow, holding a large red rose in left hand, wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments: all together portraying a prosperous woman eager to welcome her loved one. Red seat cover, a silver tray of fruits and a silver incense vat to the right of lounge pillow, a gilded pot at Krishna's feet. Sheer drapes (with green border) over the pavilion that covers the lounge. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) along the pavilion edges. Lamps with soft flames on both outsides of the pavilion.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna as his queen consort Rukminee dressed in green, seated with right arm resting on a round gold-colored lounge pillow, holding a large red rose in left hand, wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments. Red seat cover.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-24

Sep 24, 2025: O Lady, show [us].

ನೀರೆ ತೋರೆಲೆ
neere toarele

*allusion to "neere toarele" composition by sri waadiraaja teertha

haridasaseva.com/2024/07/09/ne

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee in a pleated red saree standing with a silver pot in hands, the saree flowing down and covering the feet; wearing gold palm coverings, gold crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a string of white flowers (some red roses) shoulder-shoulder. An arch with broad sides behind Krishna with a gold umbrella fixed to the middle top of the arch. A string of white flowers hangs down from the over the umbrella on both sides of Krishna. Likewise, a string of white and red flowers hangs down from the middle of the arch behind Krishna. Four objects (flags and flares) project from behind the arch.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-23
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee in a pleated bright green saree (broad gold embroidered border) seated exuberantly in a swing, legs crossed; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers waist-waist around Krishna. Gold-covered pedestal below the swing. A gold arch with red cloth filling behind Krishna. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down on each side of the arch. A string of yellow and red flowers hangs down on both sides of the arch in the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-22

Sep 22, 2025: Little maiden of Kunjaarugiri [village near Udupi]

ಕುಂಜಾರುಗಿರಿಯ ಕುಬ್ಜ ಕುವರಿ
kunjaarugiriya kubja kuwari

*start of nawaraatri; "kubja" can also mean short or dwarf.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in red, with palms held in assurance posture in the manner of goddess Durga in the village of Kunjaarugiri near Udupi; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a tall gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments; placed inside a silver pavilion (not fully seen); a thin string of white jasmine flowers ear-ear over the crown. Green silk cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-21

Sep 21, 2025: Liberator in pearls. 🦪

ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಮುಕುಂದ
muttina mukunda

*Can also be "Affectionate liberator"

Closeup of Hindu deity Krishna standing dressed in bright blue; wearing a dome shaped crown made of pearls and holding a pearl-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, lots of gold ornaments including a large necklace made of gold coins, and a short string of white flowers shoulder-shoulder. A thick string of white flowers hangs down on either side of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-20
Closeup of Hindu deity Krishna standing in diamond cladding and a matching crown, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand. A thick string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A bright gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna. The arch is not fully visible but a string of white flowers hanging in W shape at the top of the arch is partially visible.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-19

Sep 19, 2025: She of lotus [Lakshmi] holding two lotuses. 🪷

ಪದ್ಮದ್ವಯ ಧರಾ ಪದ್ಮಾ
padmadwaya dharaa padmaa

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmi (feminine) dressed in red ("burgundy") seated against yellow backdrop, holding two silver lotuses (one in each hand); right leg down, left leg folded at the knee and laid flat with the sole of the left foot touching the right inner knee; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of yellow flowers (some red flowers) around Krishna. A gold arch behind Krishna. A thick string of white flowers hangs down on each side of the arch. A string of green betel leaves and a string of yellow flowers at the top of the arch. A string of green holy basil leaves and a string of yellow flowers laid horizontally on the floor in front of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-18
Closeup of Hindu deity Krishna in red standing casually on a gold-covered pedestal with right leg slightly bent at the knee and crossed over left leg; holding a gold flute horizontally between hands; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large pyramid shaped medallion. A gilded cow behind Krishna with head turned back and gazing at Krishna's feet. Thin string of white flowers shoulder-shoulder around Krishna. An arch with broad sides behind Krishna (arch not fully visible). Strings of yellow flowers, red roses, and white flowers hang from the top of the arch and flow down on both sides of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-17
Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red standing with a gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm covering, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (with some red roses) around Krishna. Strings of yellow flowers hang down from an overhead umbrella which is not visible.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-16

Sep 16, 2025: Krishna with boon-giving staff assuring fear and safety. 🪈

ವರದಂಡಧಾರಿ ಭಯಾಭಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
waradandadhaari bhayaabhaya krishna

*"fear and safety" is about Krishna preserving the faith: putting fear in evil; giving safety to good.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in light peach ("champagne"), standing (only the upper part visible); right palm held to show assurance; a long gilded flute held vertically in left hand; wearing gold palm covering, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (with some red roses) around Krishna. Strings of yellow flowers in the background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in light peach ("champagne"), standing; right palm held to show assurance; a long gilded flute held vertically in left hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm covering, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (with some red roses) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella down on both sides of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-15

Sep 15, 2025: Krishna striking a pot of milk curds [yogurt] from inside his cradle.

ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲಿನಿಂದಲೇ ಮೊಸರುಕುಡಿಕೆ ಒಡೆಯುವ ಪೇಟ್ಲ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
tottilindalae mosarukudike odeyuwa paetla krishna

*"witla pindi" day

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red, seated in a silver cradle, holding a long cane and about to strike a silver pot which is hung in front of him (above his head height). A string of pink lotus flowers and a string of yellow flowers in the cradle around Krishna. Parts of a string of white flowers around some structure in the setup. Dark blue cloth background.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red, seated in a silver cradle, holding a long cane and about to strike a silver pot which is hung in front of him at the top of a pyramid-like structure built around the cradle. A red-frilled white canopy atop the pyramid. A string of pink lotus flowers and a string of yellow flowers in the cradle around Krishna. A string of white flowers along the edges of the structure around. Lots of loose yellow, orange, and pink flowers below the cradle in front of Krishna. Dark background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-14

Sep 14, 2025: Gowinda has arrived

ಬಂದ ಗೋವಿಂದಾ
banda gowindaa

*"krishna janmaashtami" day in Udupi tradition

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in black as a baby crawling in a bed of assorted loose flowers; wearing lots of gold ornaments and head turned to us; a thin string of white flowers and a thick string of white and red flowers (some green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A silver bowl filled with white flowers in front of Krishna to his right. A string of assorted flowers including lotuses and roses forming an arch. Dark green cloth background.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in black as a baby crawling in a bed of assorted loose flowers; wearing lots of gold ornaments and head turned to us; a thin string of white flowers and a thick string of white and red flowers (some green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A silver bowl filled with white flowers in front of Krishna to his right. Colorful strings of assorted flowers (including lotuses and roses) forming an arch over Krishna. Pink (magenta) cloth on the platform for the whole assembly. Dark green cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-13

Sep 13, 2025: All this is Waasudeva [epithet for Krishna]

ವಾಸುದೇವ: ಸರ್ವಮಿದಂ
waasudevaha sarwamidam

*Waasudeva is everything; everything is Waasudeva

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in amber/peach standing on a gold-covered pedestal; hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments; a string of yellow flowers around Krishna; green holy basil leaves and assorted loose flowers at his feet. A bronze feminine idol on each side of Krishna, both idols dressed in sarees (red on the left, dark blue on the right; representing Rukmini and Satyabhama). A large oval-shaped gilded radiant shield behind Krishna with several rows of human-like faces embossed at the top half, a row of arms in the middle portion, and a row of legs at the bottom. The embossed shapes together are designed to emanate from the main idol to illustrate a supreme being with several faces, arms, and legs. A string of white flowers (some red roses) along the top of the shield.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-12

Sep 12, 2025: The powerful she who wears [offers] boons and safety. 🪷

ವರಾಭಯಧಾರಿಣೀ ಅಂಭೃಣೀ
waraabhayadhaarinee ambhrunee

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red in feminine form, standing on a gold-covered pedestal, wearing gold crown and palm coverings, with palms open to the front in a blessing posture. A gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna. A small gold umbrella attached to the middle top of the arch. A string of yellow and red flowers around Krishna. A string of pink lotuses hang down from the umbrella on both sides of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-09-11

Sep 11, 2025: The liberator with snake [named Shesha] as ornament. 🐍

ನಾಗಮಣಿ ಮುಕುಂದ
naagamani mukunda

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in a "chain mail" of pearls with gold undergird, standing with a matching dome-shaped crown and a similarly clad staff in right hand. A thick string of yellow, white, and red roses around Krishna. A large coiled 7-headed silver cobra ["shesha"] behind Krishna with the snake's head forming an umbrella over Krishna. Dark background.

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