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

A side-angled closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and a frilly yellow kilt, holding a gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string a white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides Krishna. A small string of yellow flowers placed on top of the umbrella. A plate filled with lit wicks held in front of Krishna illuminates the idol and the surrounding.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and a frilly yellow kilt, standing on a gold-covered pedestal, holding a gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string a white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides Krishna. A small string of yellow flowers placed on top of the umbrella. Some smaller idols on the pedestal along with two strings of yellow flowers. Blue cloth background with two strings of yellow flowers hanging down.

Feb 17, 2026: He who is fond of Yashoadaa¹.

ಯಶೋದಾವತ್ಸಲ
yashoadaawatsala

¹Krishna's foster mother.

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #yellow #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #magha #kp #amavasye #Tuesday #m2 #y2026 #fullview #closeup #crown #sh26

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

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna (visible only waist up) in diamond-clad top, a patterned frilly blue bottom, a dome-shaped crown matching the top, a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold earrings with bright green emerald stone in the center. A string of white flowers (some bands of red flowers) around Krishna. An ornate gilded shield behind Krishna. The exact structure of the field is unclear (complete shield not visible).

Wide shot of a temple altar with idol of Hindu deity Krishna in diamond-clad top, a matching dome-shaped crown, a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold earrings with bright green emerald stone in the center; standing on a gold-covered pedestal. A string of white flowers (some bands of red flowers) around Krishna. 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 long rail of oil lamps on both sides of Krishna. A pair of tall traditional oil lamps in the foreground on both sides of Krishna. Some silver utensils used in the service also in the foreground.

Dec 20, 2025: Leader of all countless cosmic universes.♾️🌌

ಅಖಿಲಾಂಡಕೋಟಿ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಂಡನಾಯಕ
akhilaandakoti brahmaandanaayaka

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #diamond #cladding #vest #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #margashira #amavasye #Saturday #fullview #closeup #crown #vishwaroopa

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in black saree (large regions of gold embroidery) as Lakshmee, seated, hands in blessing pose, left leg down, right leg folded flat at the knee, right ankle slightly touching the left knee; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a Lakshmee medallion and a necklace of gold coins. A string of red and white flowers (and green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers hanging from the top of the umbrella down on either side of Krishna. Dark blue background. A string of betel flower strands (green betel leaves between) hangs in the background on both sides of Krishna. A string of yellow flowers hangs down at each edge of the background.

Dec 19, 2025: Wealth and Wellness.

ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿ ಶ್ರೀ
swasthi shree

*Lakshmee, symbol of wellness and prosperity (said in that order)

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #black #gray #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #margashira #amavasye #Friday #y2025 #fullview #crown #feminine #Lakshmi

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

Nov 20, 2025: Krishna the child attainer.

ಬಾಲಯೋಗೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
baalayoagee krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #yellow #amber #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #sharat #kartika #kp #amavasye #Thursday #m11 #y2025 #closeup #bareHead #yoga #child

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black-bordered orange standing with hand pose and crown similar to that of Wenkaeshwara in Tirupati; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red flowers around Krishna floor-floor. Two wooden staffs behind Krishna: one on either side. The staff on Krishna's right has a gold emblem of "chakra" (disc); the staff on the left has a gold emblem of "shankha" (conch). Green holy basil leaves and loose white flowers at Krishna's feet. A gold arch around Krishna. A string of white flowers hooking from the left top of the arch to the middle; another string similarly from the right top to the middle. A string of green betel leaves (a white flower on each leaf) at the middle top of the arch. Dark blue cloth background.

Closeup side view of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in orange standing with hand pose and crown similar to that of Wenkaeshwara in Tirupati. Krishna is visible only from above the knee. wearing gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white and red flowers around Krishna; another string of white jasmine flowers around Krishna's head/crown.

Oct 21, 2025: Udupi's Waenkatakrishna.

ಉಡುಪಿಯ ವೇಂಕಟಕೃಷ್ಣ
udupiya waenkatakrishna

*Crown and hand pose similar to Tirupati's Wenkataeshwara aka Shreeniwaasa; esp. see Pic. 2

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #black #vishwavasu #sharat #ashvija #amavasye #Tuesday #crown #srinivasa

Closeup of Hindu deity Krishna standing dressed in bright blue; wearing a dome shaped crown made of pearls and holding a pearl-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, lots of gold ornaments including a large necklace made of gold coins, and a short string of white flowers shoulder-shoulder. A thick string of white flowers hangs down on either side of Krishna.

Sep 21, 2025: Liberator in pearls. 🦪

ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಮುಕುಂದ
muttina mukunda

*Can also be "Affectionate liberator"

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #pearl #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #amavasye #Sunday #m9 #y2025 #chaturmasa #closeup #crown

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal dressed in white (gold border); wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. In "satya naaraayana" form, has four arms: front right held in blessing pose, front left holding a gold-covered mace (studded with red stones), rear right holding an icon of a discuss, and rear left an icon of a conch. A string of white flowers (with red roses) around Krishna. A gold arch around Krishna with whole plantain plants tied to the arch's sides. Dark background.

Aug 23, 2025: Satyanaaraayana [form of Wishnu]

ಸತ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣ
satyanaaraayana

*Last day (and last Saturday) of shraawana

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #white #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #shravana #kp #amavasye #Saturday #m8 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown #weapon #mace

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red (with pink hue) standing gold-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. Krishna wears large ear rings shaped like fish, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and several gold ornaments including a broad medallion attached to an elaborate necklace. A string of white flowers (large red roses between) encircles Krishna. Green holy basil leaves and assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet. A large gold arch behind Krishna. Strings of green holy basil leaves hang down from the arch and go all the way to the floor. A string of green beetle leaves across the top of the arch. Smaller flower strings as well at the middle-top of the arch. Blue cloth background.

Jul 24, 2025: Krishna with "fish ears" [the ornament]. 🐟

ಮತ್ಸ್ಯಕರ್ಣ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
matsyakarna krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #pink #standing #wishwawasu #dakshina #grishma #ashada #kp #amavasye #Thursday #m7 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #bareHead #animal #fish

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in purple outfit standing cross-legged with left leg on right knee, right hand in blessing pose, left hand holding a long gold flute, the flute touching the back of his left shoe. Krishna leans on the back of a gold cow which stands behind him. Krishna wears several gold jewels, gold shoes, and a stone-studded crown; stands on a gold perch. Green holy basil leaves, a string of white flowers, and other assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet. A gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna; a small gold umbrella attached to the top middle of the arch. A thick dense white string of flowers flows down from the top of the umbrella down on either side of Krishna all the way to the floor. Shorter but thick dense strings of red roses hang down from the middle of the arch. A thinner string of white flowers hangs down behind Krishna's crown and flows down on either side of the crown, down to Krishna's waist. Blue cloth background.

June 25, 2025: Do not engage in war. Messenger Krishna.🕊️

ಮಾ ಕುರು ಯುದ್ಧಂ. ಸಂದೇಶವಾಹಕ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
maa kuru yuddham. sandeshawaahaka krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #Wednesday #purple #standing #dakshina #greeshma #jyeshta #amavasye #fullView #message #peace