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nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-02-01

Feb 01, 2026: The world-enchanting Krishna.

ಜಗನ್ಮೋಹನ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
jaganmohana krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red standing on a gold-covered pedestal, a 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 and green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. The head of a 7-headed serpent over Krishna's head. An ornate gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna, a small gold umbrella at the top middle of the arch. Strings of yellow flowers flowing down from the top of the umbrella. String of white flowers along the pedestal. Smaller idols on the pedestal.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-27

Jan 27, 2026: Madhwa blessed by Krishna [Wyaasa], descendent of Wasihta.

ಮಧ್ವ ವರದ ವಾಸಿಷ್ಟ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
madhwa warada waasishtha krishna

*on "madhwa nawami"

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in white "dhoti" (thin gold embroidered border) seated compactly on a seat covered in white cloth, in a yogic pose commonly seen in portraits of sage Wyaasa; both hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, some gold ornaments, and a garland of white flowers with orange stems. A string of white flowers around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. Bright green silk cloth background. Several other small idols on a pedestal below Krishna's feet. A bronze idol of Madhwacharya in the foreground, seated on a low seat to Krishna's left, right hand raised in blessing pose.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-12

Jan 12, 2026: Parashuraama¹, the one with undefeated axe. 🪓🐍

ಅಖಂಡಪರಶು ಪರಶುರಾಮ
akhandaparashu parashuraama

¹Wishnu incarnate

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in muted orange (broad gold-embroidered border) seated, left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over left knee, holding up a silver axe in right hand, left hand on right foot; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. The head of a 7-headed serpent over Krishna's head; a think string of jasmine flowers around Krishna waist-wait. A large black "linga" (phallic shaped symbol common for Lord Shiva) behind Krishna. A small gold mask indicating eyes and nose on the linga. A string of white and red flowers bands around the linga. Several strings of flowers hanging down in the background.Closeup side view of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in muted orange (broad gold-embroidered border) seated, left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over left knee, holding up a silver axe in right hand, left hand on right foot; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. The head of a 7-headed serpent over Krishna's head; a think string of jasmine flowers around Krishna waist-wait. A large black "linga" (phallic shaped symbol common for Lord Shiva) behind Krishna. A small gold mask indicating eyes and nose on the linga. A string of white and red flowers bands around the linga. Hands in front of Krishna holding a silver plate with flames in it dues to burning wicks lining the plate; warm light from the flames falling on Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-08

Jan 08, 2026: Naaraayana [Krishna] as half woman.

ಅರ್ಧನಾರೀ ನಾರಾಯಣ
ardhanaaree naaraayana

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, dressed as half male (screen left, blue) and half female (right, black with gold stripes), right hand in blessing pose, left hand above front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a large white-stone medallion; pointy gold crown on male half; ornamented bare head on female half. A long string of pink roses flows from the female's head onto the left arm and drapes down on front left. The sides of a gold arch around Krishna are visible.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-04

Jan 04, 2026: Young Krishna. 🪈

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕುವರ
krishna kuwara

*The young one with dark complexion.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black outfit and red vest, seated with left leg down but lifted at the knee, right leg passing under the left knee and hanging out on the other side; holding a gilded flute in hands; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of mostly white flowers hangs down from the top of the umbrella and falls down on both sides of Krishna all the way to the floor. Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet. Dark blue background. Strings of yellow flowers at both ends of the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-25

Dec 25, 2025: Ranga [baby Krishna] plays "dee dee". 👶

ಡೀ ಡೀ ಆಡ್ಯಾನೇ ರಂಗ
dee dee aadyaanae ranga

*Someone older leans in as they say "dee dee…", touches the baby's head w their own, and excitedly says "dikkee" ("crash"). Over time, the baby also leans in when it hears the phrase.

Wijayadaasa work: youtube.com/watch?v=GJuOIAVKtYw

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in brown seated like a baby might: left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and turned sideways; holds a silver pot filled with jasmine flowers; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including several crest jewels. A thin string of jasmine flowers around Krishna. The seat under Krishna is covered with the same brown cloth which dresses Krishna. Dark blue background to Krishna.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in brown (visible only waist up) holding a silver pot filled with jasmine flowers; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments including several crest jewels. A thin string of jasmine flowers around Krishna. Dark blue background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-21
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in brown (reddish border with gold embroidery), seated with both legs folded at the knee and placed on one another in a yoga pose, hands resting on the knees, a flute in left palm; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a stone-studded medallion. A string of white and red banded flowers (some bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. The head of a small multi-headed metal serpent over Krishna's head. Loose white flowers in Krishna's lap; assorted loose flowers on the floor in front of Krishna's seat. Blue cloth background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in brown top with black sleeves(visible only waist up), apparently seated with hands in the front consistent with them resting on the knees; wearing lots of gold ornaments including a stone-studded medallion. A string of white and red banded flowers (some bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-04

Dec 04, 2025: Krishna shown with a flute. 🪈

ಮುರಳಿ ಮಂಡಿತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
murali manditha krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red standing with a gilded flute in hands; wearing gold shoes gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments including a long necklace made of several spheres. A string of jasmine flowers around Krishna waist-waist. A thicker string of white flowers around Krishna hanging from an unseen structure. Loose leaves of holy basil at Krishna's feet.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-11-20

Nov 20, 2025: Krishna the child attainer.

ಬಾಲಯೋಗೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
baalayoagee krishna

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in yellow/amber seated in a relaxed yoga pose, right hand in blessing posture, left hand on left lap; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some thin bands of red flowers) around Krishna. Dark blue (almost indigo) background. Other small metal idols on a ledge in the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-11-18

Nov 18, 2025: Krishna on the run [in a rush/hurry]. 🏃‍♂️

ಧಾವತ್ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
dhaawath krishna

*child Krishna rushing toward something

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black (broad gold embroidered border) appears as an infant crawling/running; seat covered in red cloth; wearing gold shoes, gold palm covering, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red and yellow flowers) around Krishna waist-waist. Dark blue (almost indigo) background. A string of white flowers (some red flower bands) hangs from the ledge in the background behind Krishna. Strings of yellow flowers hang at the edges of the background. Strings of green betel leaves (with yellow and red flowers on top) also hang at the edges.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-11-10

Nov 10, 2025: Who is the deft one that plays the flute? 🪈

ಕೊಳಲನೂದುವ ಚದುರನ್ಯಾರೆ
kolalanooduwa chaduranyaare

"yaare" is feminine address.

Close up of an idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red seated with left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed horizontally such that the right heel barely touches the inside of the left knee; a gilded flute between hands; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large trapezoidal medallion at the bottom of a necklace made of discs. A string of dark pink roses (some yellow flowers) around Krishna. A string of white flowers in the background on both sides of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-11-05

Nov 05, 2025: Child Krishna, the one with fondness for [his] devotees.

ಭಕ್ತವತ್ಸಲ ಬಾಲಕೃಷ್ಣ
bhakthawathsala baalakrishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red seated left leg bent at the knee and held vertical; right leg bent at the knee but laid flat on the seat and tucked under the left leg such that the right foot peeks out; right hand in blessing pose; left hand caressing the sole of the right foot; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, lots of gold ornaments including a large trapezoidal medallion. A small gold umbrella overhead. A thick string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down from the umbrella's top and flows down on both sides of Krishna, all the way to the floor. A circular arrangement of green betel leaves (a yellow flower on each leaf) atop the umbrella. Dark blue background. Strings of yellow flowers (some red roses) hang down at the edges of the background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red seated left leg bent at the knee and held vertical; right leg bent at the knee but laid flat on the seat and tucked under the left leg such that the right foot peeks out; right hand in blessing pose; left hand caressing the sole of the right foot; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, lots of gold ornaments including a large trapezoidal medallion. A thick string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs on both sides of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-11-04

Nov 04, 2025: Krishna with 100-thousand lamps. 🪔

ಲಕ್ಷದೀಪ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
lakshadeepa krishna

*day of "lakshadeepoatsawa" (celebration with 100K lamps)

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green, standing; wearing gold shoes. White jasmine flower buds arranged all over Krishna's body (over the green saree), most arrangements forming an outline of traditional clay lamps. Krishna holds a staff in right hand and the staff is covered with a jasmine flowers. Krishna wears a large head ornament that is shape like a leaf and the leaf is covered with jasmine arrangements. A string of white flowers (some red roses)around Krishna. The sides of a gold arch behind Krishna are visible. Red cloth behind Krishna fills the arch's interior.
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
2025-10-23

Oct 23, 2025: Lotus-heart Krishna. 🪷

ಕಮಲಹೃದಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kamalahridaya krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright blue standing with a gold-clad staff in right hand; the pant legs have bright wide gold stripe in the front and are tied up at the waist into a frill (like a "tutu"); wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus-shaped gold pendant high up on the chest and a large two-tiered stone-studded earrings (red stone at the top, blue stone at the bottom). A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers (some red roses) hang down from the top of the umbrella and flows down to the floor on both sides of Krishna. Some green holy basil leaves and loose white flowers at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright blue standing with a gold-clad staff in right hand. Krishna is visible only from waist above. Pants tied up at the waist into a frill (like a "tutu"); wearing gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus-shaped gold pendant high up on the chest and a large two-tiered stone-studded earrings (red stone at the top, blue stone at the bottom). A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. Other flower strings in 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
2025-10-10

Oct 10, 2025: Want flower(s) from Krishna's garden? 🌼

ಹೂ ಬೇಕೇ ಕೃಷ್ಣನ ತೋಟದ
hoo baekae krishnana thoatada

*Related composition by Shree Vidyaaprasanna Teertha Swamiji:
youtube.com/watch?v=x2Nb16mnSsc

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a woman in green pleated saree (red gold-embroidered border) standing with a pink rose in right hand and a silver basket with mostly white flowers in left hand. Lots of gold ornaments on Krishna and a string of jasmine flowers on his head. A gold arch around Krishna rising well over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hang down from both sides of the arch. A string of green betel leaves at the top of the arch. Red cloth filling the space within the arch (behind Krishna).Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a woman in green pleated saree (red gold-embroidered border) standing with a pink rose in right hand and a silver basket with mostly white flowers in left hand. Lots of gold ornaments on Krishna and a string of jasmine flowers on his head. A gold arch around Krishna (only the sides visible).Red cloth filling the space within the arch (behind Krishna).
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-04

Oct 04, 2025: Strong and mischievous lad Krishna, the milk pot "stealer".

ಕ್ಷೀರಕಲಶ ಚೋರ ಶೂರ ಪೋರ ಕೃಷ್ಣಕುಮಾರ
ksheerakalasha choara shoora poara krishna kumaara

*shoora also means valiant/hero, but "strong" fits better here.
*"stealer" instead of "thief" because the action is not malicious.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright purple (blue border), seated with a silver pot in lap; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. The silver pot is filled to the brim with a white substance (with a red substrate). A string of white flowers around Krishna; another string of white and red flowers hanging down from an unseen structure. Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright purple (blue border), seated with a silver pot in lap; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. The silver pot is filled to the brim with a white substance (with a red substrate). A string of white flowers around Krishna. A gold umbrella over Krishna. A string of white and red flowers hanging down from the top of the umbrella. A circular string of green betel leaves on top of the umbrella. Dark blue cloth background.
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.

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