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nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-18

Jan 18, 2026: Diamond armor/cladding. 💎

ವಜ್ರ ಕವಚ
wajra kawacha

*start of Shirooru "paryaaya" 2026-28

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in diamond-studded armor, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hold on front left waist; a small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (some bands of red flowers) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers and a thin string of white flowers flow down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers hangs curved in front of the pedestal. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background. A long string of yellow flowers hangs from one end of the background to the other.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-17

Jan 17, 2026: Everything is in your adoration.

ಸರ್ವಂ ತ್ವದಾರಾಧನಮೇವ ಭೂಯ
sarwam twadaaraadhanamaewa bhooya

*Last full day of Putthige "paryaaya" 2024-26.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding), a matching dome-shaped crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist, wearing pearl-clad shoes. A string of alternating bands of red and white flowers around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. An ornate gilded shield behind Krishna. The exact structure of the field is unclear (because the complete shield is not visible).Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding), a matching dome-shaped crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist, wearing pearl-clad shoes. A string of alternating bands of red and white flowers around Krishna. A curved line of yellow flowers at Krishna's feet. 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 banded red and white flowers around the shield. A silver sculpture of a man kneeling in obeisance, with folded hands, on Krishna's right.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-16

Jan 16, 2026: Laksmee flanked by elephants, empress of the world.

ಜಗಚ್ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿನೀ ಗಜಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
jagachchakravarthinee gajalakshmee

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Lakshmee, in red pleated saree, seated with left leg down, right leg folded flat at the knee, right sole barely touching the left leg, hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A thick string of alternating red and white bands of flowers around Krishna. An ornate silver arch behind Krishna. Bright blue cloth filling the arch's interior. Two silver elephants standing on either side of Krishna, and positioned diagonally and facing Krishna. A rail of oil lamps on either side of Krishna, witha few lit lamps here and there.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-15

Jan 15, 2026: Happy (as the) moon, child from Gokula. 🐄🪈

ಆನಂದ ಚಂದ್ರ ಗೋಕುಲ ಕಂದ
aananda chandra gokula kanda

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in orange standing on a gold-covered pedestal, right hand holding an ornate staff, left hold on front left waist holding a silver flute; wearing pearl-clad shoes, stone-studded palm coverings, a large dome-shaped pearl crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a "gajalakshmee" medallion attached to a large garland made of gold leaves. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head low and turned back to gaze at Krishna's feet. An ornate gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna with a small umbrella attached at the top middle. A string of white flowers flows down from the arch on both sides of the Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the floor. Green holy basil leaves and some blades of green grass at Krishna's feet. Blue cloth background behind the arch.
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
2026-01-12

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
2026-01-10

Jan 10, 2026: Krishna in pearl form.🦪

ಮುತ್ತುರೂಪಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
mutturoopi krishna

EDIT: could not hold back the brilliant picture showing Krishna receiving an "aarathi". 🪔

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding), a matching dome-shaped crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist, standing on a gold-covered pedestal, wearing pearl-clad shoes. A string of thin orange-brown flowers around Krishna. A saffron shawl with red and gold embroidery, folded to a narrow strip, around Krishna's feet. 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 banded red and white flowers around the shield.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding), a matching dome-shaped crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist, standing on a gold-covered pedestal. Lots of loose flowers and green holy basil leaves around Krishna's feet. A large oval-shaped gilded radiant shield behind Krishna. A large plate held in front of the idol (no part of the person holding the plate is visible) and the plate has flames burning in it. The flames light up the entire area causing an extraordinary radiant glow from the idol.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-09

Jan 09, 2026: Saraswathee, auspicious goddess. 🦚 📜

ಸರಸ್ವತೀ ಮಂಗಲದೇವತಾ
saraswathee mangaladaewathaa

*on "sudhaa mangala", conclusion of philosophy lessons

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red as Saraswathee (visible only waist up), seated on a silver peacock, a small silver sitar-like stringed instrument "weenaa" pm the lap, a small silver writing tablet by the left hand; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a string white flowers (red bands) around Krishna. A silver shield behind Krishna symbolizing peacock feathers spread-open.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red as Saraswathee, seated on a silver peacock, left leg down, right leg folded at the knee, back of right foot almost touching the left knee; a small silver sitar-like stringed instrument "weenaa" pm the lap, a small silver writing tablet by the left hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a string white flowers (red bands) around Krishna. A silver shield behind Krishna symbolizing peacock feathers spread-open. Strings of yellow flowers (some red roses) hanging down in the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-06

Jan 06, 2026: Krishna holds court. 👑🦁

ಕೃಷ್ಣದರ್ಬಾರ್
krishnadarbaar

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red seated on a throne flanked by two silver lions; left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over left knee; hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a tall crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna waist-waist. Loose white flowers at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (red bands) drops from over the umbrella's top down on both sides of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background. Several strings of yellow flowers hang down from a ledge in the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-05

Jan 05, 2026: [Good] Son of Nanda. 🐄🪈

ನಂದಸುನಂದನ
nandasunandana

*"Good" meaning bringing good, joy, etc.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in Aubergine (dark purple; gold-embroidered red border) standing on a gold-covered pedestal, a gold-covered staff in right hand, a silver flute in left hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a tall stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A gilded cow behind Krishna with head turned back and low to gaze at Krishna's feet. A string of red roses (some yellow flowers) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna with a small gold umbrella attached at the middle top. A string of white flowers (red bands) around Krishna floor-floor going over the umbrella's top.
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
2026-01-03

Jan 03, 2026: Krishna in pearls, adorned with a pavilion. 🦪

ಮಂಟಪಮಂಡಿತ ಮುತ್ತುಕೃಷ್ಣ
mantapamanditha mutthukrishna

*Krishna the pearl

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in a pearl "chain mail" with gold undergirding (visible only waist above) with a matching dome-shaped crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand. Sides of a gold arch behind Krishna are partially visible. Orange silk cloth background to Krishna.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal in a pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) with a matching dome-shaped crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing pearl shoes and  pearl palm coverings. Thin strings of brown flowers around Krishna. A gold arch behind Krishna. A string of white and red banded flowers hangs down on each side of the arch. Strings of yellow and red flowers hang in the background on either side of the arch. Orange silk cloth fills the arch's interior behind Krishna. Loose white and red flowers at Krishna's feet.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-02

Jan 02, 2026: Mother, goddess from the ocean [water]. 🌊

ಅಂಬಾ ಅಂಭ್ರಣೀ ದೇವಿ
ambaa ambhranee daewi

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee in red (visible only waist above), hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a "gajalakshmee" medallion and a necklace made of gold coins. A string of white flowers (dashes of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2026-01-01

Jan 01, 2026: Krishna, pearl of the universe.🦪

ವಿಶ್ವಮುತ್ತುಕೃಷ್ಣ
wishwamutthukrishna

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding), a matching dome-shaped crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist, wearing gold shoes. A doubled-up string of deep orange flowers around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. An ornate gilded shield behind Krishna. The exact structure of the field is unclear (because the complete shield is not visible).Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding), a matching dome-shaped crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist, standing on a gold-covered pedestal, wearing pearl-clad shoes. A string of deep orange flowers around Krishna shulder-shoulder. Assorted loose flowers and leaves of green holy basil at Krishna's feet. 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 banded red and white flowers around the shield.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-30

Dec 30, 2025: Shreeniwaasa of Pushpagiri [a hill in Tirumala, India].🪷⛰️

ಪುಷ್ಪಗಿರಿ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ
pushpagiri shreeniwaasa

*day of "shreeniwaasa kalyaana" (Lord Shreeniwaasa's wedding)

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green (visible only waist up) standing, hands in blessing pose; wearing palm coverings, a dome-shaped gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus medallion; a string of white and red flowers (some yellow) around Krishna. Part of a silver frame in the background. Orange cloth filling the frame's interior.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green, standing with hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a dome-shaped gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus medallion; a string of white and red flowers (some yellow) around Krishna. A silver mace (its head on the floor) leans against Krishna on his left. An ornate silver frame behind Krishna; orange cloth filling the frame's interior. A string of yellow flowers hangs down at each edge in the background.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-28

Dec 28, 2025: Krishna, universe guide [charioteer]. 🐎

ವಿಶ್ವಸಾರಥಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
wishwasaarathi krishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red, driving a chariot, seated; right hand in blessing pose, left hand holding red and beige reins of horses; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments; a string of white flowers (some red roses and green holy basil leaves) around Krishna; green holy basil leaves and assorted loose flowers at his feet. Two silver horses in front of Krishna; Krishna and the horses facing us. 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.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-27

Dec 27, 2025: The guide [charioteer] to victory on [the] golden path.🐎🏹

ಸುವರ್ಣ ಪಥದಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಜಯಸಾರಥಿ
suwarna pathadalli wijayasaarathi

*commemorating the dedication of a new gold chariot (which is not in the picture)

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black and gold seated in the driver seat of a horse-drawn gilded chariot with a silver figure of Arjuna in the passenger seat. A string of white and red flowers around Krishna. 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 a silver Lord Hanuman holding up a gilded flag. Arjuna sits with hands folded in a prayer pose and carries a silver arrow. Two rails of oil lamps on either side of the chariot.
nitya krishnanityakrishna
2025-12-26

Dec 26, 2025: Lakshmee of/for/enjoying music/songs/singing. 🎶

ಗೀತಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
geethaalakshmee

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright emerald blue (visible only waist up) seated in a swing, holding the swing's chains; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level pointed gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a "gajalakshmee" medallion and long necklace of gold coins. A string of banded white and red flowers around Krishna. Sides of an arch behind Krishna are barely visible. Dark background.Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright emerald blue (very broad gold-embroidered border) seated in a swing, right leg crossed over the left, holding the swing's chains; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level pointed gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a "gajalakshmee" medallion and long necklace of gold coins. A string of banded white and red flowers around Krishna. The pleats of the saree cover the seat under Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of banded red and white flowers hooks from the top left of the arch to the middle; likewise on the right. A small string of betel flower stems hangs in the arch's middle. Dark cloth fills the arch's interior.

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