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nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-02-22

Feb 22, 2026: Krishna, who blessed Madhwaachaarya.

ಮಧ್ವವರದ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
madhwawarada krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black standing, gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal below. Bright pale peach silk cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-02-05
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and orange bottoms, standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a gold covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, lots of gold ornaments including a garland made of gold coins, and a blue-green circular head dress on the right side of his head. A string of white and red bands of flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella and flows on both sides of Krishna all the way to the pedestal. Several other small idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. White cloth background to Krishna with a string of yellow flowers hanging down at both ends. A wider dark-blue cloth background behind the white cloth.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-14

Jan 14, 2026: Lay down, supreme being. 🐍

ಪವಡಿಸು ಪರಮಾತ್ಮ
pawadisu paramaatma

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green top and black bottoms (broad gold-embroidered border) lounging (as if about to lay down) on bed of hay formed to look like a large coiled serpent with 10 heads with the heads over Krishna's head. Krishna wears a headdress with the gold embroidered border of a shawl as turban and a blue silk cloth tucked inside the turban to cap his head; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a large garland made of gold spheres. A thick string of alternating red and yellow flowers around Krishna. A pearl-stringed ornament with a huge red turtle hangs down from the hay coil on Krishna's right. Bright amber/saffron silk cloth background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna (visible only waist up) in green top and black sleeves. Krishna wears a headdress with the gold embroidered border of a shawl as turban and a blue silk cloth tucked inside the turban to cap his head; wearing lots of gold ornaments including a large garland made of gold spheres. A thick string of alternating red and yellow flowers around Krishna. An arrangement of hay in the background (structure not discernible); behind the hay is bright amber/saffron cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-13

Jan 13, 2026: Krishna as a yaksha [a nature spirit].

ಯಕ್ಷ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
yaksha krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in an outfit similar to that worn in Yakshagaana performances. Long red ankle-length dress with horizontal yellow, orange, black, and gold stripes; yellow cape; broad flat colorful elliptical headdress with ribbons of red, white, and yellow emanating from the center; as in a Yakshagaana pose, right hand held a bit above waist and palm facing down, left hand also palm down but slightly tilted towards the body; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a stone-studded "gajalakshmee" medallion. Dark blue cloth background; a string of white flowers hangs down on Krishna's right in the background; a string of red and white flowers similarly on the other side.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna (visible only waist up)  standing in an outfit similar to that worn in Yakshagaana performances. Red top, yellow cape, and broad flat colorful elliptical headdress with ribbons of red, white, and yellow emanating from the center; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a stone-studded "gajalakshmee" medallion.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-07

Jan 07, 2026: Victorious Krishna, fragrant and enchanting.

ಗಂಧಮದನ ವಿಜಯಕೃಷ್ಣ
gandhamadana wijayakrishna

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, entirely anointed with sandalwood paste except the face but including a turban; body outlined with jasmine buds; holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and some ornaments. A string of flowers with bands of flowers of different colors (while, red, amber) with some pink lotus flowers here and there. The sides of a gold arch around Krishna are visible.
2025-12-23

A Pundit in India 1921.

1 photographic print. | Man seated with legs crossed, reading a paper.

#Photography #India #Turban #Altar #Contemplation #Individual #Ceremonial #Religious #News
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The image is a black-and-white photograph depicting a seated individual, likely from the early to mid-20th century, based on the style of clothing and photographic quality. The person is dressed in traditional attire, which includes a turban and a long, loose garment that covers the upper body. Around their neck, they wear a necklace made of beads or similar items. Their hands are clasped together in front of them, suggesting a pose of contemplation or prayer.

In front of the individual is a small table or altar, adorned with various items. These include what appears to be a bowl, possibly containing offerings or food, and a collection of flowers or leaves, which might be part of a ritual or ceremonial setup. The background is somewhat blurred, but it appears to be an indoor setting with architectural elements visible, such as columns and a doorway. The overall composition of the image suggests a cultural or religious context.

Sikhism

Sikhism is an Indian religion & philosophy that started in the Punjab Region of the Indian subcontinent around the end of the 15th century. It’s 1 of the most recently founded major religions & is followed by 25-30 million followers, known as Sikhs. The Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, India is the holiest site in Sikhism.

Sikhism developed from the spiritual teachings of Guru Nanak (1469-1539), the faith’s 1st guru, & the 9 Sikh gurus who succeeded him. The 10th guru, Guru Granth Sahib (which is the central religious scripture in Sikhism), was his successor. This brought the line of human gurus to a close. Sikhs regard the Guru Granth Sahib as the 11th & eternally living guru.

The core beliefs & practices of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib & other Sikh scriptures, include faith & meditation in the name of the 1 creator (Ik Onkar), the divine unity & equality of all humankind, engaging in selfless service of to others (seva), striving for justice for the benefit & prosperity of all (sarbat da bhala), & honest conduct & livelihood.

Following this standard, Sikhism rejects claims that any particular religious tradition has a monopoly on absolute truth. Because of this, Sikhs don’t actively proselytise, although victory converts are generally accepted.

Sikhism emphasizes meditation & remembrance as a means to feel God’s presence (simran), which can be expressed musically through kirtan, or internally through naam japna (“meditation on God’s name).

Baptised Sikhs are obliged to wear the 5 K’s, which are 5 articles of faith which physically distinguish Sikhs from non-Sikh. The 5 K’s are: kesh, uncut hair & beards (Thus wearing a turban.); kangka, a comb for the kesh, usually made of wood; kara, a bracelet, usually made of iron or steel; kachhera, an undergarment; & kirpan, a small curved sword or knife made of iron or steel.

The region developed & evolved in time of religious persecution, gaining converts from both Hinduism & Islam.

The Mughal emperors of India tortured & executed 2 of the Sikh gurus, Guru Arjan (1563-1605) & Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621-1675), after they refused to convert to Islam. The persecution of the Sikhs triggered the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 as an order to protect the freedom of conscience & religion, with members expressing the qualities of a sant-sipahi (“saint-soldier”).

The majority of Sikh scriptures were originally written in the alphabet of Gurmukhi. A script that was standardized by Guru Angad (he’s the 2nd of the 10 gurus of Sikhism) out of Landa scripts, historically used in present-day Pakistan & North India, specifically in the Punjabi region.

Sikh followers of Sikhism are known as Sikhs (pronounced Sicks or Six or Seeks), meaning “students” or “disciples” of the guru.

The definition of a Sikh (according to their code of conduct called the Rehat Maryada) is ANY human being who faithfully believes in the following:

  • 1 Immortal Being
  • 10 Gurus, from Guru Nanak Sahib to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib
  • The Guru Granth Sahib
  • The utterances & teachings of the 10 Gurus &
  • The baptism bequeathed by the 10 Gurus.
  • And those who don’t owe allegiance to any other religion.

The basis of Sikhism lies in the teachings of Guru Nanak & his successors. Sikhs emphasize the balance between spiritual development & everyday moral conduct.

The founder summarized this by saying, “Truth is the highest virtue, but higher still is truthful living.” Sikhism emphasizes Ek nur te sab jag upjia, “From the one light, the entire universe welled up.”

Sikhism is a monotheistic & panentheistic religion. A panentheistic religion is the belief that the divine intersects every part of the universe & also extends beyond space & time.

Sikhs believe that one 1 God exists & that God is simultaneously within everything & is all-encompassing. The oneness of God is reflected by the phrase Ik Oakar.

In Sikhism, God is named Waheguru (“wonderous teacher”). The Waheguru is considered to be “Nirankar” (shapeless), Akal (“timeless”), Karta Purakh (“the creator being”), Akaal Purkh (“beyond time & death”), & Agam A gochar (“incomprehensible & invisible”).

In a literal sense, God is genderless in Sikhism. Metaphorically, however, God is presented as masculine & God’s power as feminine. For example, Guru Gobind Singh refers to God as his dad & God’s creative power as his mom.

Another example is that the Guru Granth Sahib, the main Sikh Scripture, says that all humans are the soul-brides who long to unite with their husband Lord. Also the gurus wrote in the Guru Granth Sahib that there are many worlds on which the transcendental God has created life.

Maya, explained as a temporary illusion, or “unreality,” is 1 of the core deviations from the pursuit of God & salvation: where worldly attractions give only illusory, temporary satisfaction & pain that distracts from the process of the devotion of God.

In Sikhism, the influences of ego, anger, greed, attachment, & lust, known as the panj chor (“Five Thieves”), are believed to be particularly distracting & hurtful. Sikhs believe the world is currently in a state of Kali Yuga (“age of darkness”) because the world is led astray by the love of & attachment to maya. The fate of people vulnerable to the 5 Thieves is separation from God, & the situation may be remedied only after intensive & relentless devotion.

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nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-17

Dec 17, 2025: Krishna, lord in silver carriage [of a chariot].

ರಜತರಥೇಶ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
rajatharathaesha krishna

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in orange seated inside a silver carriage (of a chariot); holding gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on the side of left knee; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a gilded turban, and lots of gold ornaments including a Lakshmee medallion on a necklace with many strings of pearls as well as a necklace of gold coins; A short string of paarijaata flowers ear-ear over the turban; a longer string of the same flowers hanging at the ceiling of the carriage;  Yellow and flowers on the roof of the carriage (not fully visible). Dark blue cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-16

Dec 16, 2025: Imperceptible Witthala.

ಪ್ರಚ್ಛನ್ನ ವಿಟ್ಠಲ
prachchanna witthala

"prachchanna" has many meanings; "imperceptible" fits well; "In Witthala's guise" is another (material) interpretation: wisdomlib.org/definition/pracc

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Witthala (of Pandarapura) standing on a gold-covered perch with hands on hips (covered up by clothing); Orange/saffron (with red and gold  embroidered border) covers the body; a white dhoti with green border on Krishna's right and red border on the left come out from under the arms; a grand gold-embroidered turban around the head; wearing gold shoes and lots of gold ornaments including a "Gajalakshmee" medallion and large fish earrings (which are hallmark of Witthala). A banded string of white and red flowers around Krishna floor-floor. Dark cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-13

Dec 13, 2025: Krishna [with] the crest jewel.

ಚೂಡಾಮಣಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
choodaamani krishna

*Krishna is/has the/a crest jewel.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) standing with a similarly clad staff in right hand, wearing matching shoes and palm coverings, and a brown turban with gold-embroidered border. Three distinct pieces of gold jewels tucked in to the sides of the turban and a stone-studded jewel shaped like peacock feather tucked in the front. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (red bands) flows down from the top of the umbrella on either sides of Krishna all the way to the floor. Dark blue cloth background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna (visible only waist above) dressed in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) standing with a similarly clad staff in right hand, wearing matching palm coverings and a brown turban with gold-embroidered border. Three distinct pieces of gold jewels tucked in to the sides of the turban and a stone-studded jewel shaped like peacock feather tucked in the front. A string of white flowers (red bands) on both sides of Krishna, hanging down from a structure not in the picture.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-10

Dec 10, 2025: Krishna half anointed with sandalwood paste.

ಅರ್ಧಗಂಧೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
ardhagandhee krishna

*The complete upper body, and the turban, is entirely sandalwood paste.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold covered pedestal, a brown (gold embroidered border) semi-circle shaped bottom, upper body anointed with orange-hued sandalwood paste, the turban also made from the same sandalwood paste; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and gold ornaments including some emerald and ruby studded "drops" on the turban; holding a gold-covered staff in right hand. A thick string of orange flowers (with bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna floor-floor. A gold arch behind Krishna. Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna visible only waist above. Upper body anointed with orange-hued sandalwood paste, the turban also made from the same sandalwood paste; wearing gold palm coverings, and gold ornaments including some emerald and ruby studded "drops" on the turban; holding a gold-covered staff in right hand. A thick string of orange flowers (with bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-06

Dec 06, 2025: Cradle's fortune.

ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲ ಭಾಗ್ಯ
tottila bhaagya

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in black as an infant seated inside an ornate silver cradle; wearing red vest, red turban, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (red bands and a red rose on either side of Krishna) around Krishna with ends hanging over the cradle in the front. A string of white flowers laid in U shape on the floor in front of the cradle. Navy-blue cloth background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-30

Oct 30, 2025: Krishna on Gopaashtamee day. 🐄 🌳 🪈

ಗೋಪಾಷ್ಟಮೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
gopaashtamee krishna

*the day Krishna received (from his foster father) the right to independently herd cows.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in shiny red ("grape red") standing casually on a gold-covered pedestal with left leg leaning rightward, right leg bent at the knee and crossing over the left leg, and right ankle lifted up; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, an orange turban with a head ornament that looks like a peacock feather, and lots of gold ornaments; holding a gilded flute between hands. A thick string of green holy basil leaves and a string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow stands behind Krishna with its head turned back and gazing at Krishna's feet. Several leaf-filled stalks of green holy basil behind the cow. Two female figurines, both dressed mainly in blue, stand in front of Krishna, one on each of his sides. The whole setting simulates Krishna standing under a dense tree with a cow behind him, and women adoring him.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in shiny red ("grape red") standing casually on a gold-covered pedestal with left leg leaning rightward, right leg bent at the knee and crossing over the left leg, and right ankle lifted up; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, an orange turban with a head ornament that looks like a peacock feather, and lots of gold ornaments; holding a gilded flute between hands. A thick string of green holy basil leaves and a string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow stands behind Krishna with its head turned back and gazing at Krishna's feet. Several leaf-filled stalks of green holy basil behind the cow. The whole setting simulates Krishna standing under a dense tree with a cow behind him.A very closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red ("grape red"), visible only waist above; wearing gold palm coverings, an orange turban with a head ornament that looks like a peacock feather, and lots of gold ornaments; holding a gilded flute between hands. A thick string of green holy basil leaves and a string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A dense arrangement of green holy basil leaves behind Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-08
Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in diamond cladding, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, wearing a gold-embroidered blue turban. (Krishna visible only above the knees.) A thick string of yellow and red flowers around Krishna.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal dressed in diamond cladding, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, and wearing a gold-embroidered blue turban. A thick string of yellow and red flowers around Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back to gaze at Krishna's feet. Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (some red roses) from the top of the umbrella flows down to the floor on either side of Krishna.
Hotspur🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦Vagrarian@vivaldi.net
2025-09-29

"Self-Portrait with a Turban," Wallerant Vaillant, c.1650-60.

Vaillant (1623-77) was born in France, to a family of artists; he had four brothers who also all became painters. Wallerant is said to have taught all of his brothers to draw and paint, and they all settled in Amsterdam.

Vaillant was primarily a printmaker and engraver, and is thought to have developed the mezzotint style of printing, along with Prince Rupert of the Rhine, who he was tutoring. But he did turn out a small number of paintings, mostly portraits, including a series of self-portraits in various modes of dress.

Here we have him in a flamboyant red turban, echoing a similar self-portrait of Rembrandt. The fabric is richly printed and well-depicted; it's a very well-done portrait. I wonder about his expression, though....it seems a mixture of wariness and defiance, as if daring us to say something about the turban!

Happy Portrait Monday!

From a private collection.

#Art #DutchGoldenAge #WallerantVaillant #Selfie #PortraitMonday #Turban

A Dutch Golden Age painting, of a young man in a plain brown robe against a black background, with a flamboyant red brocade turban around his head. He looks out at us, almost warily or defiantly, as if daring us to say something about his headgear.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-08-31

Aug 31, 2025: Boatman in whom you can have trust and faith. 🚣‍♂️

ನಂಬಿಕೆಯ ಅಂಬಿಗ
nambikeya ambiga

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in a diamond-clad vest, black pants, and gold-bordered red turban standing in a red boat with a silver oar by his left hand. A gilded idol of Ganesha sits on the left edge of the boat. A string of white flowers around Krishna and a string of white flowers in W shape on the boat. Dark background with strings of yellow and red flowers hanging down behind Krishna: three strings on each of his two sides.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-08-16

Aug 16, 2025: Thimmappa [Lord Srinivasa], the Decider.

ತೀರ್ಮಾನ ತಿಮ್ಮಪ್ಪ
theermaana thimmappa

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green outfit (red border) and red turban sitting on a silver chair in a posture of high authority: left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over the left thigh; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and many gold ornaments. A smaller idol of a person in purple garb (blue belt, red turban) standing with right hand out as if making a case/pleading for someone/something.

The silver chair on which Krishna sits is itself on a gold-covered pedestal. Green holy basil leaves and loose yellow and red flowers on the pedestal. Blue cloth background behind the chair. Four strings of yellow flowers hang down in the background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green outfit (red border) and red turban sitting on a silver chair: left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over the left thigh; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and many gold ornaments. A thick string of white flowers (some pink flowers) around Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-08-02

Aug 02, 2025: Krishna with a blooming/blossoming floral smile. 🌼

ಪುಷ್ಪಹಾಸ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
pushpahaasa krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in yellow cape and turban standing on a gold-clad platform with a gilded (with orange striations) staff in right hand and left hand on front left waist. He wears gold shoes and lots of gold ornaments. His waist and front down to knees as well as the entire length of the left arm, hand, and palm are lined with a long string of white jasmine buds. His upper body is also covered by a contouring string of jasmine flowers, placed to take the outline of a vest. Blue cloth background. Thick strings of white flowers hang down from both ends of the background. A string of green beetle leaves hangs along the length of the background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in yellow cape and turban standing visible only above the knees. A gilded (with orange striations) staff in right hand and left hand on front left waist. His waist and front down to knees as well as the entire length of the left arm, hand, and palm are lined with a long string of white jasmine buds. His upper body is also covered by a contouring string of jasmine flowers, placed to take the outline of a vest. A string of green beetle leaves in the background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in yellow cape and turban with light (aarati) shown close in front of his face. Top of a gilded (with orange striations) staff visible in right hand. Only the left upper arm is visible. His left arm and his chest are lined with a long string of white jasmine buds.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-07-19

Jul 19, 2025: Krishna wearing green [the emerald green border in the drape and turban]

ಗರುಡಾಂಬರ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
garudaambara krishna

The official name reads ಗರುಡಾಂಭರ (aspirated B) which could be a transcription error: nothing in the alankaara shows garuda being carried, but it does show Krishna wearing garuda color.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing dressed in a yellow saree with red border and emerald green border. The red border is in the frilly portion around Krishna's hips; the green border is in the front of the pants. Krishna wears a matching turban with green border, and a crest of fresh green grass. A thick dense string of yellow flowers all around Krishna. Krishna wears gold shoes and several gold ornaments including a necklace with a large gold medallion containing fuzzy elephant shapes.

The sides of a gold arch around Krishna are visible. A string of green beetle leaves hang at the top of the arch (but the top is not fully visible). Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet.

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