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nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-11-28

Nov 28, 2025: Krishna as [with] Satyabhaamaa. 🐎

ಸತ್ಯಭಾಮಾ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
satyabhaamaa krishna

Wide shot of a temple altar with idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Satyabhaamaa in green seated in the driver seat of a horse-drawn gilded chariot with a gold statue of Krishna (in standing pose) in the passenger seat. The chariot is drawn by four silver horses [screen left] and has an ornate roof with a small umbrella at its front. At the leading edge of the roof, behind the umbrella, sits Lord Hanuman holding up a gilded flag. A string of white and red banded flowers around Krishna (in the driver seat). Two rails of oil lamps on either side of the chariot, and two tall traditional oil lamps on both sides of the chariot in the front. Dark blue cloth background behind the chariot.A temple altar with idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Satyabhaamaa in green seated in the driver seat of a horse-drawn gilded chariot with a gold statue of Krishna (in standing pose) in the passenger seat. The chariot is drawn by four silver horses [screen left] and has an ornate roof with a small umbrella at its front. At the leading edge of the roof, behind the umbrella, sits Lord Hanuman holding up a gilded flag. The chariot is positioned on a gold-covered pedestal. A string of white and red banded flowers around Krishna (in the driver seat). A tall traditional oil lamps on screen left in front of the horses. A few other lamps in the background. Dark blue cloth background behind the chariot.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-11-12

Nov 12, 2025: Diamond-attired Krishna. 💎 🐄

ವಜ್ರವಸನ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
wajrawasana krishna

Close up of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in diamond cladding, a matching crown, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back low to gaze at Krishna's feet. A banded string of white, red, and yellow flowers around Krishna. Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet. Dark blue background. A string of green betel leaves in U shape hangs behind Krishna on the background. Two more strings of betel leaves with yellow flowers on them hang at the edges of the 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
2025-10-29

Oct 29, 2025: Cradle Kitta [affectionate term for Krishna].

ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲ ಕಿಟ್ಟ
thottila kitta

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in orange appearing to be an infant seated inside an ornate gilded cradle holding the rails on the long side; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments including a large Lakshmee medallion. A string of banded white and red flowers around Krishna. Several strings of white flowers on the sides of the cradle including a string of red roses at both ends. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs in U shape on the front side of the cradle. Assorted loose flowers on the floor in front of the cradle. Dark blue cloth background with strings of white flowers hanging down at both edges of the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-14

Oct 14, 2025: Krishna subduing Kaalinga [serpent]. 🐍

ಕಾಳಿಂಗ ಮರ್ದನ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kaalinga mardana krishna

*mardana is generally "destroy" but "subdue" fits better here.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright purple holding a 5-headed silver serpent by its tail in left hand and appearing to be stomping/dancing on the heads of the serpent (though his feet are not visible). Krishna wears gold palm coverings, lots of gold ornaments, and a string of white flowers (some red roses) waist-waist. The sides of a gold arch behind Krishna are visible. Green holy basil leaves and assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet.
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.
Balwant Singh Dhababalwants
2025-09-29

Power and grace in every moment.

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gemsofindology
2025-09-29

The Goddess Ambika Leading the Eight Mother Goddesses in Battle Against the Demon Raktabija, Folio from a Devimahatmya (Glory of the Goddess), early 18th century

Mathrubhumi EnglishMathrubhumi_English
2025-09-28

How Navratri colors, styles, and accessories connect to the Goddess`s energy. Get expert tips for fashionable & meaningful Maha Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami looks. english.mathrubhumi.com/featur

Mathrubhumi EnglishMathrubhumi_English
2025-09-22

Durga Puja 2025 is here! The five-day festival of Goddess Durga will be celebrated from September 28 to October 2, beginning with Mahalaya on September 21. english.mathrubhumi.com/news/i

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
2025-08-31

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
2025-08-01

Aug 01, 2025: Playful Lakshmee

ಲಾಸ್ಯಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
laasyalakshmee

*"laasya" often relates to dancing, esp. one expressing emotions of love

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee (feminine) wearing a yellow saree (with red border) seated on her right hip with both legs folded left (as one might on a chaise), in a playful posture as if expressing emotions of love (for Krishna). She wears gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, lots of gold ornaments including two broad medallions. The saree is pleated and broadly covers the entire seat showing off the red saree border. A string of white flowers (some red roses between) go from the seat on Lakshmi's right, over her right shoulder and the crown and comes down likewise on her left down to the seat. Another string of white flowers plus a pink lotus flowers at her feet. A shiny gold umbrella over her head. A string of red roses over the umbrella. Blue cloth background. a string of yellow flowers along the border and down at each edge of the background.Closeup of an idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Lakshmee (feminine) wearing a yellow seated with right leg folded at the knee and placed almost horizontally. She wears gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, lots of gold ornaments including two broad medallions. A string of white flowers (some red roses between) go from the seat on Lakshmi's right, over her right shoulder and the crown and comes down likewise on her left down to the seat.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-07-18

Jul 18, 2025: Mahaalakshmee, she who steals [arrests] the mind.

ಮನೋಹಾರಿಣೀ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
manohaarinee mahaalakshmee

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green saree (with a broad embroidered border) seated with right leg hanging down, left leg folded at the knee resting on the seat, and left foot touching the inside of the right knee. Krishna wears gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and several gold jewels including a huge lotus-shaped gold medallion. Krishna holds a garland of white jasmine flowers adorned with three large red roses. Two huge pink lotus blooms on either side of Krishna. The saree is pleated and the pleats are spread in a radiant circular manner to cover Krishna's legs with just the right shoe peeping out. A thick string of white flowers go from the left side of Krishna, over his crown, and back down to Krishna's right side. The sides of a gold arch behind Krishna are visible. Dark almost-black background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-07-03

Jul 03, 2025: Gleaming Gleaming Krishna. ✨ 🐄 🪈

ಫಳಫಳ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
phalaphala krishna

ಫಳಫಳ (gleaming gleaming) is a frequent exaggerative prefix to Kannada's ಹೊಳೆ (to shine, radiate)

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green outfit standing with a gold-covered staff leaning on to his right shoulder and gold flute in hands; wearing gold shoes, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. The pant legs are shiny gold-embroidered borders of the green saree. A gold cow stands behind Krishna with its neck bent back and gazing Krishna's feet. Both Krishna and the cow stand on an ornate gold box. Holy basil leaves and a thin string of white jasmine flowers atop the box. A partially visible large silver bowl on the floor in front of the box. A gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna; a small gold umbrella attached to the top middle of the arch. A thick dense white string of flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella down on either side of Krishna all the way to the floor. Blue cloth background. Strings of yellow flowers (with some spots of red flowers) hang down from a platform the cloth covers.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-06-19

June 19, 2025: Cowherd infant [male], one who is drawn to Shree [Lakshmi], rocking on a banyan leaf [*Ficus benghalensis*] to a lullaby.

ಆಲದೆಲೆಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಲಾಲಿ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಲೋಲ ಗೋಪಾಲ ಬಾಲ
aaladeleya mele laali maaduttiruwa shree lola gopaala baala

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black posing as an infant, right leg folded and tucked behind left knee, relaxing back into a large silver Banyan leaf as if being cradled as someone sings a lullaby. The center of the leaf, the area Krishna leans back onto, is blue. Krishna wears gold shoes, many gold ornaments, and a thin string of brown flowers all around him. Blue cloth background. Thick strings of white flowers hang down on both ends of the background.
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2025-01-21

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