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YogaRootsHistory
YogaRootsHistory
@yogarootshistory.bsky.social
3 hours ago
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The Power of Sanskrit: Trikonasana isn't just a triangle. 📐 The Sanskrit roots provide a blueprint for your energy. Decode your practice today.
Link: mlboyce.gumroad.com/l/qeamk
#Sanskrit #YogaPhilosophy #Trikonasana #Linguistics #Yoga #YogaLife #Yogasana #YogaInspiration

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
9 hours ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in a diamond armor, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (with red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch immediately behind (almost around) Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (some red flowers) along the arch's sides as well as the top. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of white flowers on the pedestal. Dark cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in a diamond armor, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (with red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch immediately behind (almost around) Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (some red flowers) along the arch's sides as well as the top. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of white flowers on the pedestal. Dark cloth background.

Mar 29, 2026: Diamond-wearer with a halo ring/arch.

ಪ್ರಭಾವಳಿಯುಕ್ತ ವಜ್ರಧಾರಿ
prabhaawaliyuktha wajradhaari

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #sp #ekadashi #Sunday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 day ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna clad standing in a diamond armor, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing a purple shawl (with gold embroidered) cross body. A string of white flowers (with some red bands and some red roses) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of yellow flowers and two strings of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background with strings of yellow flowers on them.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna clad standing in a diamond armor, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing a purple shawl (with gold embroidered) cross body. A string of white flowers (with some red bands and some red roses) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of yellow flowers and two strings of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background with strings of yellow flowers on them.

Mar 28, 2026: Youth in diamonds.💎

ವಜ್ರಕುಮಾರ
wajrakumaara

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #purple #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #sp #dashami #Saturday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 days ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Kausalyaa (feminine), standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a small silvery idol of Raama (male) in her hands; wearing black-sleeved top, gold-patterned black saree with red shoulder piece, gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (many red roses) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers around Krishna's waist. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Kausalyaa (feminine), standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a small silvery idol of Raama (male) in her hands; wearing black-sleeved top, gold-patterned black saree with red shoulder piece, gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (many red roses) around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers around Krishna's waist. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 27, 2026: Raama, child of Kausalyaa.

ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ
kausalyaa suprajaa raama

*"raama nawami" day

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #black #gold #red #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #sp #navami #Friday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #feminine #sh26 #kausalya #rama

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 days ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a gilded staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing black top, yellow frilly bottom with dark pleats, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (dashes of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the idols and along the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and a string of thin white flowers on the pedestal. Two pairs of tall traditional brass oil lamps in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background. A string of red and white flowers at each edge of the background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a gilded staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing black top, yellow frilly bottom with dark pleats, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (dashes of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the idols and along the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and a string of thin white flowers on the pedestal. Two pairs of tall traditional brass oil lamps in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background. A string of red and white flowers at each edge of the background.

Mar 26, 2026: The short one dwelling inside [us all].

ಬಿಂಬರೂಪಿ ಪ್ರಾದೇಶ
bimbaroopi praadaesha

*praadaesha is a measure ~12 fingers wide

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #yellow #red #green #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #ashtami #Thursday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
4 days ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a ruby-laced gilded staff in right hand, a gold-colored flute in left hand; wearing black top, orange dhoti, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of alternating red and white bands of flowers around Krishna. A yellow rose on top of the crown. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal with a pink lotus in the middle. Two strings of yellow flowers on the pedestal. A pair of tall traditional brass oil lamps in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background. A string of yellow flowers in the background's middle; string of red and white flowers at each edge of the background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a ruby-laced gilded staff in right hand, a gold-colored flute in left hand; wearing black top, orange dhoti, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of alternating red and white bands of flowers around Krishna. A yellow rose on top of the crown. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal with a pink lotus in the middle. Two strings of yellow flowers on the pedestal. A pair of tall traditional brass oil lamps in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background. A string of yellow flowers in the background's middle; string of red and white flowers at each edge of the background.

Mar 25, 2026: Krishna, lord of cows.🐄🪈

ಗೋಪತಿ: ಕೃಷ್ಣ
gopathihi krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #sp #saptami #Wednesday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #animal #cow #instrument #flute #sh26

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Sasanapala 🐚
Sasanapala 🐚
@purevandanasastri.bsky.social
4 days ago

Go check out Shaku Shingan's website if you haven't already.
You'll find several translations of #Mahayana sutras in English.
An excellent resource.
#Buddhism
#PureLandBuddhism
#Yogacara
#Madhyamaka
#Sanskrit

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
5 days ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a pedestal, holding a staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing black top, dark purple dhoti, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (thin bands of red and orange flowers) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Several strings of flowers hanging on and from the arch. Some smaller idols and loose flowers on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. A pair of tall traditional brass oil lamps in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a pedestal, holding a staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing black top, dark purple dhoti, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (thin bands of red and orange flowers) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Several strings of flowers hanging on and from the arch. Some smaller idols and loose flowers on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. A pair of tall traditional brass oil lamps in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 24, 2026: The Eternal.♾️

ಸನಾತನ
sanaathana

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #purple #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #sp #shashti #Tuesday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
6 days ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in a pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) with a matching dome-shaped crown and a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (thin bands of red and orange flowers) around Krishna. A gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of yellow mums and red roses hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Dark cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in a pearl "chain mail" (gold undergirding) with a matching dome-shaped crown and a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (thin bands of red and orange flowers) around Krishna. A gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of yellow mums and red roses hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Dark cloth background.

Mar 23, 2026: Krishna in pearls.🦪

ಮುತ್ತುಕೃಷ್ಣ
mutthukrishna

*Krishna the pearl; Krishna the object of affection

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #sp #pachami #Monday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 week ago
Wide shot of an altar with the idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in a metal armor studded with nine different kinds of gems, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (some thin red bands) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (with red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. A yellow silk cape behind Krishna partially visible. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of flowers along the pedestal as well as one hanging in U shape on the pedestal. Stacked rails of lit oil lamps on either side of Krishna. A pair of traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground.

Wide shot of an altar with the idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in a metal armor studded with nine different kinds of gems, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (some thin red bands) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (with red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. A yellow silk cape behind Krishna partially visible. Some smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. A string of flowers along the pedestal as well as one hanging in U shape on the pedestal. Stacked rails of lit oil lamps on either side of Krishna. A pair of traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground.

Mar 22, 2026: He who wears [an] armor of gems.💎

ರತ್ನಕವಚಧರ:
rathnakawachadharaha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gems #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #sp #chauti #Sunday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 week ago
Wide shot of an altar with the idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a merman at sea (the sea indicated by blue silk cloth under the silver fish body) wearing a golden yellow top, gold palm covering, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some thin red bands) around Krishna waist-waist. A fully bloomed pink lotus flowers at the top of the crown. Three smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. Stacked rails of lit oil lamps on either side of Krishna. Two pairs of traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground. Dark blue cloth background with string of yellow flowers.

Wide shot of an altar with the idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a merman at sea (the sea indicated by blue silk cloth under the silver fish body) wearing a golden yellow top, gold palm covering, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some thin red bands) around Krishna waist-waist. A fully bloomed pink lotus flowers at the top of the crown. Three smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. Stacked rails of lit oil lamps on either side of Krishna. Two pairs of traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground. Dark blue cloth background with string of yellow flowers.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a merman at sea (the sea indicated by blue silk cloth under the silver fish body) wearing a golden yellow top, gold palm covering, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some thin red bands) around Krishna waist-waist. A fully bloomed pink lotus flowers at the top of the crown. Three smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background with string of yellow flowers.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a merman at sea (the sea indicated by blue silk cloth under the silver fish body) wearing a golden yellow top, gold palm covering, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some thin red bands) around Krishna waist-waist. A fully bloomed pink lotus flowers at the top of the crown. Three smaller idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna. Dark blue cloth background with string of yellow flowers.

Mar 21, 2026: Incarnated as fish, golden [appearance].🧜‍♂️🐟

ಸುವರ್ಣರೂಪೀ ಮತ್ಸ್ಯಾವತಾರೀ
suwarnaroopee matsyaawataaree

*on "matsya jayanthi"

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #yellow #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #tadige #Saturday #y2026 #crown #animal #fish #matsya #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 week ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red as Kathyaayanee (feminine) seated above a gold-covered pedestal, the red saree pleated and arranged in a semi-circle to fully cover the lower portion of Krishna; wearing gold palm covering, a tall stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna waist-waist. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna with strings of yellow flowers emanating from the middle and down on to both sides of Krishna. A string of white flowers with red roses along the sides of the arch. Fully bloomed pink lotus flowers at the top of the arch (left, middle, and right). Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers hanging on the pedestal. Two pairs of traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red as Kathyaayanee (feminine) seated above a gold-covered pedestal, the red saree pleated and arranged in a semi-circle to fully cover the lower portion of Krishna; wearing gold palm covering, a tall stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna waist-waist. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna with strings of yellow flowers emanating from the middle and down on to both sides of Krishna. A string of white flowers with red roses along the sides of the arch. Fully bloomed pink lotus flowers at the top of the arch (left, middle, and right). Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers hanging on the pedestal. Two pairs of traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 20, 2026: Kathyaayanee [form of Durga].🪷

ಕಾತ್ಯಾಯನೀ
kaathyaayanee

*"wishwaawasu" year per paryaaya matha calendar

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #seated #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #padya #bidige #Friday #y2026 #closeup #crown #feminine #durga #flower #lotus #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 week ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in diamond cladding standing on a gold-covered pedestal, matching crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand. A string of alternating red and white bands of flowers around Krishna. Yellow silk cloth background with a string of red and white flowers hanging down at each end. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of red roses along the pedestal. Strings of white flowers hanging on the pedestal.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in diamond cladding standing on a gold-covered pedestal, matching crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand. A string of alternating red and white bands of flowers around Krishna. Yellow silk cloth background with a string of red and white flowers hanging down at each end. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of red roses along the pedestal. Strings of white flowers hanging on the pedestal.

Mar 19, 2026: He with diamond armor.💎

ವಜ್ರಾಂಗಿ
wajraangi

*amaawaasye according to paryaaya matha's calendar

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #yellow #amber #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #amavasye #Thursday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 week ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in black top and green sarong (orange gold-embroidered frills), gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a belt with a broad buckle as well as a large string of gold coins that hangs on the bottom waist-waist. A string of bright pink lotuses and a string of yellow mums around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. The ornate sides of a gold arch behind Krishna are partially visible. Yellow cloth filling the arch's interior. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers hang on the pedestal.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in black top and green sarong (orange gold-embroidered frills), gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a belt with a broad buckle as well as a large string of gold coins that hangs on the bottom waist-waist. A string of bright pink lotuses and a string of yellow mums around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. The ornate sides of a gold arch behind Krishna are partially visible. Yellow cloth filling the arch's interior. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers hang on the pedestal.

Mar 18, 2026: Son of Nanda.🌹

ನಂದನಂದನ
nandanandana

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #treen #orange #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #chaturdashi #Wednesday #m3 #y2026 #closeup #crown #flower #rose #sh26

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 week ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in diamond cladding, a matching crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (some red) around Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs from the top of the umbrella down onto both sides of Krishan's head. A large fully-bloomed pink lotus flower on top of the umbrella. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers hangs in U shape on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in diamond cladding, a matching crown, and a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (some red) around Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs from the top of the umbrella down onto both sides of Krishan's head. A large fully-bloomed pink lotus flower on top of the umbrella. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers hangs in U shape on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 17, 2026: Cowherd in diamonds.🐄💎

ವಜ್ರಗೋಪ
wajragoapa

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #trayodashi #Tuesday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #animal #cow #sh26

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elisa freschi
elisa freschi
@elisafreschi.bsky.social
1 week ago
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Call for Papers Submission of papers: If you wish to present a paper, please submit an abstract via this Google Form by 10 April 2026. You will be notified of your results by 8 May 2026. Abstracts should include…

The 16th International Indology Graduate Research Symposium (IIGRS) will take place on 24-25 Sept 2026 at L’Orientale University of Naples, Italy.
Early-career researchers are invited to send in an abstract via the Google Form (iigrs.wordpress.com/call-for-pap...) by 10 April
#Sanskrit

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elisa freschi
elisa freschi
@elisafreschi.bsky.social
1 week ago
DICSEP – Dubrovnik International Conference on the Sanskrit Epics and Purāṇas

The Dubrovnik International Conference on the Sanskrit Epic and Purāṇas 11 (DICSEP 11) will take place on August 3-8, 2026 in Dubrovnik

More details about deadlines (Apr 30) for papers & accommodation in Dubrovnik available here: dicsep.org
#Sanskrit

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
1 week ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, 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 hand on front left waist; wearing shoes, palm coverings, and a crown that match the armor. A small gold umbrella overhead with white flowers on top. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A string of white flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Several small idols at Krishna's feet. A large fully bloomed pink lotus on Krishna's chest. A similar lotus on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, 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 hand on front left waist; wearing shoes, palm coverings, and a crown that match the armor. A small gold umbrella overhead with white flowers on top. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A string of white flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Several small idols at Krishna's feet. A large fully bloomed pink lotus on Krishna's chest. A similar lotus on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 16, 2026: Armor/cladding by Waadiraaja.💎🪷

ವಾದಿರಾಜ ಕವಚ
waadiraaja kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gems #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #dwadashi #Monday #m3 #y2026 #fullView #crown #lotus #sh26

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Turquoise Roof
Turquoise Roof
@turquoiseroof.org
1 week ago

Tibetan is not a “minority language.” With a 1,300-year written tradition, vast philosophical literature, & translations that preserved lost #Sanskrit texts, it represents a major intellectual civilization.

Losing #Tibetan would mean losing a unique way humanity understands the world:

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in yellow frilly frock and pants, upper body fully covered in yellowish sandalwood paste, a staff in right hand, and left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow (partially visible) behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers along the pedestal.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in yellow frilly frock and pants, upper body fully covered in yellowish sandalwood paste, a staff in right hand, and left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow (partially visible) behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers along the pedestal.

Mar 15, 2026: Young cowherd anointed with sandalwood paste.🐄

ಚಂದನಾಂಗದೀ ಗೋಪಬಾಲ
chandanaangadee gopabaala

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #yellow #sandalwood #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #ekadashi #Sunday #m3 #y2026 #closeup #bareHead #sh26

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Hannah Valerie
Hannah Valerie
@eckerusla.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Portrait: homemade shrine with candles and a Hindu deity image, surrounded by offerings (mostly fruit - especially coconuts - and flowers)

Portrait: homemade shrine with candles and a Hindu deity image, surrounded by offerings (mostly fruit - especially coconuts - and flowers)

Portrait: metal containers with a selection of rice and curry dishes

Portrait: metal containers with a selection of rice and curry dishes

It was really special to be invited to my friends' #puja last night (and the dinner afterwards was wonderful).

I even managed to pick out a few words thanks to my #Sanskrit classes at @ox.ac.uk's Lifelong Learning Department a few years ago. 🕉

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nitya krishna
nitya krishna
@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black (gold embroidered border) standing on a gold covered pedestal, a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing cross-body a gold-embroidered purple shawl; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a jasmine flower garland. A string of white flowers (thin red bands) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and a shorter string white flowers hang on the pedestal. A narrow white silk cloth behind Krishna. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black (gold embroidered border) standing on a gold covered pedestal, a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing cross-body a gold-embroidered purple shawl; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a jasmine flower garland. A string of white flowers (thin red bands) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and a shorter string white flowers hang on the pedestal. A narrow white silk cloth behind Krishna. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 14, 2026: He who knows everyone's fate.

ದೈವಜ್ಞ
daiwajna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #black #purple #white #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #dashami #Saturday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in crimson red (dull purple border) dressed as Lakshmee, standing on a gold covered pedestal, hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (thin red bands) around Krishna. A string of jasmine flowers around Krishna's waist. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna (only the sides are partially visible). A string of white and red flowers seen at the top of the arch. Some smaller idols on the pedestal.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in crimson red (dull purple border) dressed as Lakshmee, standing on a gold covered pedestal, hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (thin red bands) around Krishna. A string of jasmine flowers around Krishna's waist. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna (only the sides are partially visible). A string of white and red flowers seen at the top of the arch. Some smaller idols on the pedestal.

Mar 13, 2026: She who is golden [made of gold].

ಹಿರಣ್ಮಯೀ
hiranmayee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #purple #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #navami #Friday #m3 #y2026 #closeup #crown #feminine #lakshmi #gold #sh26

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@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in gray (broad red border), standing on a gold covered pedestal, holding a staff (not fully visible) in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna waist-to-waist. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of white flowers (some red bands) hooks from the left side of the arch to the middle and from there to the right. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers (some red roses) on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in gray (broad red border), standing on a gold covered pedestal, holding a staff (not fully visible) in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna waist-to-waist. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of white flowers (some red bands) hooks from the left side of the arch to the middle and from there to the right. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers (some red roses) on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 12, 2026: Handsome Krishna.

ಚೆಲ್ವ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
chelwa krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gray #red #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #navami #Thursday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and green bottoms, standing (visible waist up) holding a staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow (partially visible) behind Krishna. A string of red and white flowers along the cow's back. A short ornate gold arch behind the cow. Dark blue cloth background.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and green bottoms, standing (visible waist up) holding a staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow (partially visible) behind Krishna. A string of red and white flowers along the cow's back. A short ornate gold arch behind the cow. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and green bottoms, standing on a gold covered pedestal, holding a 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 and red flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow 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. A short ornate gold arch behind the cow. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of red and white flowers on the pedestal.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and green bottoms, standing on a gold covered pedestal, holding a 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 and red flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow 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. A short ornate gold arch behind the cow. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of red and white flowers on the pedestal.

Mar 11, 2026: Cow-protector child.🐄

ಗೋಪಾಲ ಬಾಲ
gopaala baala

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #ashtami #Wednesday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #closeup #bareHead #animal #cow #child #sh26

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@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold covered pedestal, holding a gold covered staff in right hand; wearing black top, green bottoms, a barely-visible yellow cape, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. Several small idols on the pedestal. A string of white and red flowers around the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold covered pedestal, holding a gold covered staff in right hand; wearing black top, green bottoms, a barely-visible yellow cape, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. Several small idols on the pedestal. A string of white and red flowers around the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 10, 2026: Krishna with [under] an umbrella. ☂️

ಛತ್ರಕೃಷ್ಣ
chatthrakrishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #yellow #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #saptami #Tuesday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #umbrella #sh26

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@nityakrishna.bsky.social
2 weeks ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on gold -covered pedestal, black top and blue bottoms, right hand holding gold-covered ruby studded staff, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna. An icon of "chakra" (a disc) behind Krishna's right shoulder; an icon of "shankha" (a crown conch) behind left shoulder. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of red and white flowers along the top of the arch. A string of white flowers (some yellow flowers) hooks from the left side of the arch to the middle-top and from there to the right side. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A silver pot on the right edge of the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers along the pedestal. Red cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on gold -covered pedestal, black top and blue bottoms, right hand holding gold-covered ruby studded staff, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna. An icon of "chakra" (a disc) behind Krishna's right shoulder; an icon of "shankha" (a crown conch) behind left shoulder. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of red and white flowers along the top of the arch. A string of white flowers (some yellow flowers) hooks from the left side of the arch to the middle-top and from there to the right side. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A silver pot on the right edge of the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers along the pedestal. Red cloth background.

Mar 09, 2026: He who bears "chakra" [disc] and "shankha" [crown conch].🔘🐚

ಚಕ್ರಶಂಖಧರ:
chakrashankhadharaha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #shashti #Monday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #weapon #chakra #shankha #sh26

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@nityakrishna.bsky.social
3 weeks ago
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in diamond cladding with a matching crown, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. String of white and red bands of flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of yellow flowers hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. Several small idols on the pedestal below Krishna. A string of flowers on the pedestal. Red silk cloth background.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in diamond cladding with a matching crown, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. String of white and red bands of flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of yellow flowers hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. Several small idols on the pedestal below Krishna. A string of flowers on the pedestal. Red silk cloth background.

Mar 08, 2026: Diamond armor/cladding. 💎

ವಜ್ರ ಕವಚ
wajra kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #red #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #panchami #Sunday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

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@nityakrishna.bsky.social
3 weeks ago
Closeup side view of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Shreeniwaasa (Wenkataesha) of Thirupathi, standing (visible only waist up) with hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a tall stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A thick string of alternating bands of red and white flowers around Krishna. Sides of an ornate arch around Krishna are partially visible. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) along the sides of the arch. A plate filled with lit ghee-soaked wicks held in front of Krishna.

Closeup side view of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Shreeniwaasa (Wenkataesha) of Thirupathi, standing (visible only waist up) with hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a tall stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A thick string of alternating bands of red and white flowers around Krishna. Sides of an ornate arch around Krishna are partially visible. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) along the sides of the arch. A plate filled with lit ghee-soaked wicks held in front of Krishna.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Shreeniwaasa (Wenkataesha) of Thirupathi, standing on gold -covered pedestal, hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a tall stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A thick string of alternating bands of red and white flowers shoulder-shoulder around Krishna. A string of red and white flowers on each side of Krishna from shoulder to floor. A blossomed pink lotus flower on top of the crown. An ornate arch around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) along the sides of the arch. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers along the pedestal.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Shreeniwaasa (Wenkataesha) of Thirupathi, standing on gold -covered pedestal, hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a tall stone-studded crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A thick string of alternating bands of red and white flowers shoulder-shoulder around Krishna. A string of red and white flowers on each side of Krishna from shoulder to floor. A blossomed pink lotus flower on top of the crown. An ornate arch around Krishna. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) along the sides of the arch. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers along the pedestal.

Mar 07, 2026: Thirupathi's Wenkataesha, who blessed Wyaasaraaja.

ವ್ಯಾಸರಾಜವರದ ತಿರುಪತಿ ವೇಂಕಟೇಶ
wyaasaraajawarada thirupathi waenkataesha

*Shree Wyaasaraaja's anniversary

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #vishwavasu #shishira #phalguna #Saturday #m3 #y2026 #crown #lotus #sh26 #vyasaraja

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