Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in green (broad gold-embroidered border) dressed as Dhanwantari (lord of medicine and healing) seated; left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over the left knee; right hand in blessing pose, left palm up holding a small copper pot; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a garland of white flowers. A string of pink lotus flowers as well as a string of yellow flowers around Krishna. A few large pink roses and a red rose at the top of the crown. A large half-moon shaped silver disc behind Krishna. Some small idols on the pedestal below Krishna's seat. A string of white flowers (some red roses) at Krishna's feet. Two lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground: one on either side of Krishna.

Feb 07, 2026: Dhanwantri [lord of medicine, healing].⚕️🪷

ಧನ್ವಂತ್ರಿ
dhanwantri

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #kp #shashti #Saturday #m2 #y2026 #fullview #crown #lotus #pot #moon #dhanvantari #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red dressed as Lakshmee standing under a tree surrounded by lots of red rose flowers and leaves, right hand raised in blessing pose, a metal flower basket on left arm; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments including a very large lotus medallion. A string of white flowers around Krishna. Some yellow flowers and green holy basil leaves among roses. Dark blue cloth background.

Feb 06, 2026: Padmaawathee [Lakshmi] in flower garden.🌹🧺🌳

ಪುಷ್ಪವನದಿ ಪದ್ಮಾವತೀ
pushpawanadi padmaawathee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #kp #panchami #Friday #bareHead #flower #roses #lotus #basket #trees #feminine #lakshmi #sh26

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.

Feb 05, 2026: Lord of Dwaaraka.

ದ್ವಾರಕಾಧೀಶ
dwaarakaadheesha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #blue #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #kp #chauti #Thursday #m2 #y2026 #fullview #turban #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright blue standing on a gold covered pedestal, holding a gold covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red bands of flowers around Krishna. An ornate gold arch around Krishna. Strings of yellow flowers hang down each side of the arch. Smaller idols and a silver pot on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal.

Feb 04, 2026: Blue-outfit-wearing Krishna. 🔵

ನೀಲಾಂಬರಧಾರಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
neelaambaradhaari krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #kp #tadige #Wednesday #m2 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and green-black striped bottoms, standing on a gold covered pedestal, gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red flowers around Krishna. A gilded cow standing behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. A string of red and white flowers along the cow's back. Strings of yellow flowers adirn the pedestal. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Feb 03, 2026: The cow carer is protector of all. 🐄

ಗೋಪಾಲಃ ಸರ್ವಪಾಲಕಃ
gopaalakaha sarwapaalakaha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #teal #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #kp #bidige #Tuesday #m2 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red bands of flowers around Krishna. An ornate gold arch around Krishna with white cloth filling the interior. Strings of yellow flowers hang down each side of the arch. A pink lotus at the top of the arch. Smaller idols on the pedestal.

Feb 02, 2026: Krishna, descendant of Wasudaeva. 🪷

ವಾಸುದೇವ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
waasudaeva krishna

*waasudaeva also means "god who lives in all beings"

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #kp #padya #Monday #m2 #y2026 #fullview #crown #lotus #sh26

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.

Feb 01, 2026: The world-enchanting Krishna.

ಜಗನ್ಮೋಹನ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
jaganmohana krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #chaturdashi #hunnime #Saturday #m2 #y2026 #fullview #barehead #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in dark green, standing on a gold covered pedestal, gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold palm coverings, lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red flowers around Krishna. A gilded cow standing behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. A string of yellow flowers on the cow's back going around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A long string of yellow flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella down on to both sides of Krishna; likewise another string of white flowers. Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet. Bright orange cloth background behind Krishna.

Jan 31, 2026: Cow carer. 🐄

ಗೋಪಾಲಕ
gopaalaka

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #orange #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #trayodashi #Saturday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #barehead #animal #cow #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna made up as Lakshmee (feminine), standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in a silk saree with Emerald/Teal color at the top and yellow on the bottom, hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, many gold ornaments, and two short garlands of small white flowers with orange stems. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An elaborate gold arch around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (with bands of red roses) runs along the top of the arch and falls down along the arch's sides all the way behind Krishna. A dense string of yellow, white, and red flowers hangs in a deep U shape at the arch's middle. A cluster of green grass at the middle top of the arch. Several other small idols in front of Krishna, on the pedestal.

Jan 30, 2026: Safety-giver Lakshmee.

ಅಭಯಪ್ರದ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
abhayaprada lakshmee

*"abhaya" means lack of fear

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #teal #yellow #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #dwadashi #Friday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #feminine #Lakshmi #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, clad in a stone-studded metal armor with nine different kinds of auspicious stones on it (diamond, ruby, emerald, pearl, topaz, and others), holding a ruby-clad staff in right hand, left hold on front left waist; a small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (some roses) hooks to the left (forming a 'J') and right (forming a mirrored 'J') from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Another such string flows down from the umbrella's top and goes behind Krishna. A string of yellow flowers, a string of white flowers, some loose white flowers, and some green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols on the pedestal where Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background.

Jan 29, 2026: Armor/cladding of nine kinds of gems.💎

ನವರತ್ನ ಕವಚ
nawarathna kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gems #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #ekadashi #Thursday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in a pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding), holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hold on front left waist; wearing a 2-level stone-studded gold crown. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the pedestal. A string of white flowers cover the umbrella. A string of white flowers hangs in w shape on the pedestal. Loose white flowers as well as green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background. A string of yellow flowers on the cloth hangs in a wide u shape.

Jan 28, 2026: Pearl armor/cladding.🦪

ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಕವಚ
mutthina kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #dashami #Wednesday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in a pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) with a matching dome-shaped crown, 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 red bands) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the pedestal. A string of white flowers cover the umbrella. Two strings of yellow flowers hang in w shape on the pedestal; a string of white flowers hangs in U shape in the middle of the pedestal. Loose white flowers as well as green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Magenta cloth background. Multiple strings of yellow flowers on the cloth.

Jan 25, 2026: Pearl armor/cladding.

ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಕವಚ
muttina kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #saptami #Sunday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #shirooru

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 and red bands of flowers around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the pedestal. A string of white flowers on top of the umbrella. A string of yellow flowers hangs curved in front of the pedestal. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background.

Jan 24, 2026: Diamond armor/cladding.💎

ವಜ್ರ ಕವಚ
wajra kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #shashti #Saturday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in gilded armor appearing as a mermaid, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hold on front left waist; a small gold umbrella overhead. A string of flowers of multiple colors (white, red, yellow) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the pedestal. A string of jasmine flowers covers the umbrella's top. Loose yellow flowers as well as green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background. A string of yellow flowers (some red flowers) hangs at each end of the background.

Jan 23, 2026: Mermaid.🧜‍♀️

ಮತ್ಸ್ಯಕನ್ಯೆ
matsyakanye

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gold #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #panchami #Friday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #animal #fish #feminine #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, 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 (bands of red flowers) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the pedestal. A string green betel leaves (one yellow and red flower buttoned on to each leaf) hangs down from the top of the umbrella and ends behind Krishna's black. A string of red roses as well as a string of jasmine and other flowers cover the umbrella's top. Loose white and yellow flowers as well as green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background. A string of yellow flowers (some red flowers) hangs at the end of the background on Krishna's right.

Jan 22, 2026: Diamond armor/cladding.💎

ವಜ್ರ ಕವಚ
wajra kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #chauti #Thursday #m1 #y2026 #closeup #crown #shirooru

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing (visible only waist up), clad in a pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) with a matching dome-shaped crown, , holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand. A string of white flowers (occasional red roses) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers (some bands of red flowers) flow down from the top of the umbrella overhead but the umbrella is not visible.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, clad in a pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) with a matching dome-shaped crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hold on front left waist; a small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (occasional red roses) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers (some bands of red flowers) flow down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the floor. Green betel leaves, each with a yellow and red flower on top, cover the umbrella. Loose white and yellow flowers as well as green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background. Two strings of yellow flowers hang down at each end of the background.

Jan 21, 2026: Pearl armor/cladding.🦪

ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಕವಚ
muttina kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #tadige #Wednesday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #shirooru

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, clad in a stone-studded metal armor with nine different kinds of auspicious stones on it (diamond, ruby, emerald, pearl, topaz, and others), 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 string of white flowers flow down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna, all the way to the floor. A string of yellow flowers laid horizontally at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background.

Jan 20, 2026: Armor/cladding of nine gems.💎

ನವರತ್ನ ಕವಚ
nawarathna kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gems #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #bidige #Tuesday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown

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; an ornate gold arch around. A string of white and red bands of flowers around Krishna. A string of yellow and red flowers hooks from the top left of the arch to the middle; likewise on the right. A string of white flowers hangs in U shape in the arch's middle. Strings of white flowers hang curved in front of the pedestal. Yellow flowers and green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Blue cloth background. A long string of yellow flowers hangs at each end of the background.

Jan 19, 2026: Diamond armor/cladding. 💎

ವಜ್ರ ಕವಚ
wajra kawacha

*the same diamond cladding used in yesterday's alankaara.

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #shishira #magha #sp #padya #Monday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown

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.

Jan 18, 2026: Diamond armor/cladding.💎

ವಜ್ರ ಕವಚ
wajra kawacha

*start of Shirooru "paryaaya" 2026-28

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #amavasye #Sunday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown

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, with a few lit lamps here and there.

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

ಜಗಚ್ಚಕ್ರವರ್ತಿನೀ ಗಜಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
jagachchakravarthinee gajalakshmee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #trayodashi #Friday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #animal #elephant

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.

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

ಆನಂದ ಚಂದ್ರ ಗೋಕುಲ ಕಂದ
aananda chandra gokula kanda

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #dwadashi #Thursday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #pearl #animal #cow #instrument #flute

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.

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

ಪವಡಿಸು ಪರಮಾತ್ಮ
pawadisu paramaatma

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #amber #saffron #blue #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #ekadashi #Wednesday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #closeup #turban #animal #snake #turtle #hay

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.

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

ಯಕ್ಷ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
yaksha krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #yellow #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #dashami #Tuesday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #closeup #turban #yaksha #yakshagana

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.

Jan 10, 2026: Could not hold back this brilliant picture showing Krishna receiving an "aarathi". 🪔

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #saptami #Saturday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #vishwaroopa

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.

Jan 10, 2026: Krishna in pearl form.🦪

ಮುತ್ತುರೂಪಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
muuturoopi krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #saptami #Saturday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #vishwaroopa

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.

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

ಅರ್ಧನಾರೀ ನಾರಾಯಣ
ardhanaaree naaraayana

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #pink #black #brown #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #shashti #Thursday #m1 #y2026 #closeup #crown #bareHead #feminine #mixedGender

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.

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

ಗಂಧಮದನ ವಿಜಯಕೃಷ್ಣ
gandhamadana wijayakrishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #yellow #amber #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #chauthi #Wednesday #m1 #y2026 #closeup #turban #sandalwood #paste

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.

Jan 06, 2026: Krishna holds court.👑🦁

ಕೃಷ್ಣದರ್ಬಾರ್
krishnadarbaar

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #tadige #chauti #Tuesday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #animal #lion

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.

Jan 05, 2026: [Good] Son of Nanda.🐄🪈

ನಂದಸುನಂದನ
nandasunandana

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

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #brown #purple #red #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #bidige #Monday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #crown #animal #cow #instrument #flute

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.

Jan 04, 2026: Young Krishna. 🪈

ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕುವರ
krishna kuwara

*The young one with dark complexion.

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #black #red #vest #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #kp #padya #Sunday #m1 #y2026 #fullview #bareHead #instrument #flute