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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
2025-10-09

Oct 09, 2025: Beautiful [handsome] Krishna.

ಸುಂದರ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
sundara krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing dressed in gold-embroidered orange/saffron; hands in blessing posture; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a thin string of white jasmine flowers shoulder-shoulder. The sides of a gold arch visible on both sides of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-08

Oct 08, 2025: Cowherd, cow protector [Krishna]. 🐄

ಗೋಪ ಗೋಪಾಲ
gopa gopaala

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.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-07

Oct 07, 2025: "Pearl Town" Krishna. 🦪

ಮುತ್ತೂರು ಕೃಷ್ಣ
muttooru krishna

*Figurative town: with all those pearls, he must be from such a town.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing dressed in pearl cladding (gold undergirding) with a matching dome-shaped crown and a similarly clad staff in right hand.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-06

Oct 06, 2025: Dual-crowned Krishna. 👑👑

ಕಿರೀಟದ್ವಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kireetadwaya krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in amber/saffron standing with a gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-layered stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large trapezoidal medallion. A gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down on both sides of Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-05

Oct 05, 2025: Little one in gold pavilion.

ಚಿನ್ನದ ಮಂಟಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿಣ್ಣ
chinnada mantapadalli chinna

*arch; not pavilion (poetic license)

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in diamond cladding with a matching crown and a similarly clad staff in right hand. A string of red and white flowers around Krishna. A gold arch around Krishna. A string of yellow and red flowers hangs down along each side of the arch. A string of red and white flowers hangs in U shape at the middle top of the arch. Dark cloth filling between the sides of the arch. Dark blue cloth background behind the arch.
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
2025-10-03

Oct 03, 2025: Lakshmee in pearl [affectionate Lakshmee], she with gold garland. 🪙 📿

ಸುವರ್ಣಮಾಲಿನೀ ಮುತ್ತುಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
suwarnamaalinee muttulakshmee

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee in red seated with the saree pleats fully covering the legs and the entire seat; holding a garland made of big gold beads in hands; wearing gold palm coverings, a large dome-shaped pearl crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of alternating red and white flowers around Krishna. A gold arch behind Krishna (raising well over Krishna's head). A string of white flowers hanging in U shape at the top middle of the arch. Dark blue/black background. Strings of yellow flowers (some red roses) hang at both edges of the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-02

Oct 02, 2025: Krishna in pearl [affectionate Krishna], in gold pavilion.🦪💛

ಸುವರ್ಣ ಮಂಟಪಸ್ಥ ಮುತ್ತು ಕೃಷ್ಣ
suwarna mantapastha muttu krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl cladding (with gold undergirding), wearing a matching dome-shaped crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand; and standing inside an ornate gilded pavilion. A string of large lotus flowers hangs down from the top of the pavilion and flows along both the right and left pillars in the front. A string of white flowers (some red roses) lines the inside of the pavilion's pillars.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl cladding (with gold undergirding), wearing a matching dome-shaped crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand; and standing inside an ornate gilded pavilion. A string of white flowers (some red roses) lines the inside of the pavilion's pillars.Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl cladding (with gold undergirding), wearing a matching dome-shaped crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand; and standing inside an ornate gilded pavilion. A string of white flowers (some red roses) lines the inside of the pavilion's pillars. A string of pink lotus flowers hangs from the pillar on front right. (Not all of the detail is visible due to the closeup.) A pair of hands holds a plate with flames in front of Krishna, causing the idol to glow. (The person holding the flame is not visible.)A wide shot of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl cladding (with gold undergirding), wearing a matching dome-shaped crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand; and standing inside an ornate gilded pavilion. A string of large lotus flowers hangs down from the top of the pavilion and flows along both the right and left pillars in the front. A string of white flowers (some red roses) lines the inside of the pavilion's pillars. Traditional oil lamps around the pavilion, along with some traditional utensils used in Hindu services.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-10-01

Oct 01, 2025: The creator of the universe [masculine] as "The creator of the universe [feminine] worshipped by two elephants". 🐘 🪷

ದ್ವಿಗಜಪೂಜಿತ ಜಗಜ್ಜನನಿಯಾಗಿ ಜಗಜ್ಜನಕ
dwigajapoojita jagajjananiyaagi jagajjanaka

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee dressed in bright pink, seated (in a silver lotus which is not visible) right leg down, left leg folded flat at the knee, and left sole touching the right inner knee; hands in blessing pose; flanked by two opposing silver elephants with their trunks up; wearing gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A gold 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 on to the back of the elephants. Blue background. A string of white flowers along the edges of the background structure.
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

Sep 23, 2025: Exuberant Lakshmee.

ಸಡಗರಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
sadagaralakshmee

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.

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