Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in diamond cladding, wearing a matching crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna with a string of white flowers (some red bands) hooked from each end of the arch to the middle. A string of yellow flowers hanging down on the arch's sides. Some small idols on the pedestal. Two large fully-bloomed pink lotuses on the pedestal. A string of white flowers (some red bands) on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background. A pair of tall traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground.

Apr 04, 2026: Diamond-wearer in gold pavilion.💎

ಸುವರ್ಣ ಮಂಟಪಸ್ಥ ವಜ್ರಧಾರೀ
suwarna mantapastha wajradhaaree

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #vasanta #chaitra #kp #bidige #Saturday #m4 #y2026 #fullview #crown #flower #lotus #sh26

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

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in green top, orange pants, blue shawl around the waist; holding a ruby-studded gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a necklace of gold spheres. A thick string of alternating bands of red and white flowers around Krishna. An ornate gold arch around Krishna (not fully visible) with yellow silk cloth filling the interior. Several small idols on the pedestal along with assorted loose flowers.

Mar 05, 2026: The best of the Yadu clan.

ಯದುಕುಲೋತ್ತಮ
yadukuloattama

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #blue #orange #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #bidige #Thursday #m3 #y2026 #closeup #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in blue (black top) seated on the coiled body of a 7-headed silver serpent with the serpent's head over Krishna. Krishna's right leg down, left leg folded flat at the knee and touching the inside of the right thigh; right hand in blessing pose, left hand holding a gold-covered mace that is the resting on the pedestal below; gilded icon of a disc behind the right hand, icon of a crown conch behind the left hand; 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; a large pink lotus flower on the seat on each side of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. Bright emerald blue (teal) cloth background.

Feb 19, 2026: Posture of Anantha [the endless].🐍

ಅನಂತಾಸನ
ananthaasana

*alt: seated on the endless (serpent).

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #seated #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #sp #bidige #Thursday #m2 #y2026 #closeup #crown #animal #snake #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 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 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

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red (visible only waist up) with hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, a dome-shaped pearl crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus-shaped gold medallion. A string of bands of white and red flowers (plus green holy basil leaves) around Krishna (going behind the crown). A small string of jasmine flowers around the crown.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red standing with hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a dome-shaped pearl crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus-shaped gold medallion. A string of bands of white and red flowers (plus green holy basil leaves) around Krishna (going behind the crown). A small string of jasmine flowers around the crown. An ornate gold arch around Krishna. Two strings of flowers hook from the top-left of the arch to the middle. Likewise two strings on the right. Black cloth fills the arch's interior.

Dec 22, 2025: Lotus-heart Krishna.🪷

ಹೃತ್ಕಮಲ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
hritkamala krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #sp #bidige #Monday #m12 #y2025 #fullview #closeup #crown #pearl #flower #lotus

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in black as an infant seated inside an ornate silver cradle; wearing red vest, red turban, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (red bands and a red rose on either side of Krishna) around Krishna with ends hanging over the cradle in the front. A string of white flowers laid in U shape on the floor in front of the cradle. Navy-blue cloth background.

Dec 06, 2025: Cradle's fortune.

ತೊಟ್ಟಿಲ ಭಾಗ್ಯ
tottila bhaagya

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #black #red #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #margashira #kp #bidige #Saturday #m12 #y2025 #closeup #turban #cradle

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in diamond cladding with a matching crown and a similarly clad staff in right hand. A string of white flowers (with intervening red roses) around Krishna. A gold arch around Krishna. A string of white flowers (some red flowers) hangs down along each side of the arch. A short string of yellow flowers hangs from the left top of the arch, and from the right top of the arch. Dark cloth filling between the sides of the arch. Dark cloth background behind the arch. A string of yellow flowers hangs down at each end of the background.

Nov 22, 2025: Liberator in pavilion.💎

ಮಂಟಪಸ್ಥ ಮುಕುಂದ
mantapastha mukunda

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #margashira #sp #bidige #Saturday #m11 #y2025 #fullview #crown

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna seated dressed as Lakshmee in red saree with broad blue border with two stripes of gold-embroidered stripes within the border; left leg down, right foot folded at the knee and placed flat on the seat, left foot sole barely touching the left inner thigh; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large studded oval medallion with two opposing swans. A string of white flowers (some red flowers) around Krishna waist-waist. Just the sides of a gold arch around Krishna are visible. Orange/saffron cloth interior between the sides, behind Krishna.

Nov 07, 2025: Auspicious Lakshmee in gold pavilion.

ಸುವರ್ಣ ಮಂಟಪಸ್ಥ ಶುಭಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
suwarna mantapastha shubhalakshmee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #blue #orange #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #sharat #kartika #kp #bidige #Friday #m11 #y2025 #closeup #crown #feminine #Lakshmi

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright blue standing with a gold-clad staff in right hand; the pant legs have bright wide gold stripe in the front and are tied up at the waist into a frill (like a "tutu"); wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus-shaped gold pendant high up on the chest and a large two-tiered stone-studded earrings (red stone at the top, blue stone at the bottom). A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers (some red roses) hang down from the top of the umbrella and flows down to the floor on both sides of Krishna. Some green holy basil leaves and loose white flowers at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in bright blue standing with a gold-clad staff in right hand. Krishna is visible only from waist above. Pants tied up at the waist into a frill (like a "tutu"); wearing gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a large lotus-shaped gold pendant high up on the chest and a large two-tiered stone-studded earrings (red stone at the top, blue stone at the bottom). A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. Other flower strings in the background.

Oct 23, 2025: Lotus-heart Krishna.🪷

ಕಮಲಹೃದಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kamalahridaya krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #sharat #kartika #sp #bidige #Thursday #m10 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #closeup #bareHead #flower #lotus

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in diamond cladding, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, wearing a gold-embroidered blue turban. (Krishna visible only above the knees.) A thick string of yellow and red flowers around Krishna.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal dressed in diamond cladding, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, and wearing a gold-embroidered blue turban. A thick string of yellow and red flowers around Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back to gaze at Krishna's feet. Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of white flowers (some red roses) from the top of the umbrella flows down to the floor on either side of Krishna.

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

ಗೋಪ ಗೋಪಾಲ
gopa gopaala

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #blue #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #sharat #ashvija #kp #bidige #Wednesday #m10 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #closeup #turban #animal #cow

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Lakshmee in a pleated bright green saree (broad gold embroidered border) seated exuberantly in a swing, legs crossed; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers waist-waist around Krishna. Gold-covered pedestal below the swing. A gold arch with red cloth filling behind Krishna. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down on each side of the arch. A string of yellow and red flowers hangs down on both sides of the arch in the background.

Sep 23, 2025: Exuberant Lakshmee.

ಸಡಗರಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
sadagaralakshmee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #green #red #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #sharat #ashvija #sp #bidige #Tuesday #m9 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown #feminine #swing #navaratri #Lakshmi

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in a diamond-clad vest, a tall matching crown, and holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, and a blue frilly long skirt with a very broad gold embroidered border. A string of pink and yellow flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna. A long string of white flowers hang down from the top of the umbrella and flow down to the floor on either side of Krishna. Strings of yellow and white flowers on top of the umbrella. Dark blue cloth background.

Sep 09, 2025: The one in diamond crown.💎👑

ವಜ್ರಕಿರೀಟೀ
wajrakireetee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #blue #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #bidige #Tuesday #m9 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in yellow standing on a gold-covered pedestal with a staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and several gold ornaments. A string of alternating white and red flowers shoulder-shoulder around Krishna. A gilded cow standing behind Krishna with its head turned back gazing at Krishna's feet. A gold umbrella over Krishna. A long string of white flowers hanging down from the umbrella's top and flowing on both sides of Krishna down to the floor. A circular arrangement of green betel leaves and red roses on top of the umbrella. Dark cloth background. A string of yellow flowers (with some red roses) hanging down at both ends of the background.

Aug 25, 2025: Yellow [outfit] Krishna.🐄

ಪೀತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
peeta krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #yellow #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #sp #bidige #Monday #m8 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown #animal #cow

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in plaid purple outfit standing on a gold-covered slab with a gold-covered staff in right hand and left hand on front waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, lots of gold ornaments including a large medallion. A string of white flowers around Krishna and a gold arch behind Krishna. A string of red roses hangs down each side of the arch. A string of green beetle leaves at the top of the arch. Red cloth background inside the arch. Blue cloth background behind the arch.

Aug 11, 2025: Little Krishna with black hemline

ಕಪ್ಪು ಕಚ್ಚದ ಪುಟ್ಟ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kappu kacchada putta krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #purple #red #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #shravana #kp #bidige #Monday #m8 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in orange standing on an ornate gold-covered platform with right hand in blessing pose and left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a tall gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a multi-stringed pearl necklace with a broad Lakshmi medallion. A thick dense string of white, yellow, and red flowers along with green holy basil leaves around Krishna floor-floor. A gold arch around Krishna. String of white flowers on the arch's sides converging at the middle-top of the arch. A dense string of bright pink lotus flowers on both sides of the arch at the top. Dense strings of bright green holy basil leaves outside the lotus strings. A garland of orange roses (with green leaves backing) at the center of the arch. Blue cloth background.

Closeup of an idol of Hindu deity Krishna in orange standing with right hand in blessing pose and left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, a tall gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a multi-stringed pearl necklace with a broad Lakshmi medallion. A thick dense string of white, yellow, and red flowers along with green holy basil leaves around Krishna.

Jul 26, 2025: Lord Shreeniwaasa in Sharaawana [current lunar month]. 🪷

ಶ್ರಾವಣ ತಿಮ್ಮಪ್ಪ
shraawana thimmappa

*Thimmappa is colloquial Kannada for Lord Shreeniwaasa

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #shravana #bidige #Saturday #y2025 #chaturmasa #lotus

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna a diamond-clad Krishna standing with a matching crown and a similarly clad staff in right hand. Krishna stands on an ornate gold box and is surrounded by a gold arch. A string of yellow flowers around Krishna. Strings of white flowers hanging down at the top of the arch. A string of white flowers in U shape on the box at Krishna's feet. Blue cloth background with strings of yellow flowers hanging down at both ends.

Jul 12, 2025: Churner Krishna in a pavilion [arch actually, but poetic license].

ಮಂಟಪಮಂಡಿತ ಮಂಥಾನಕೃಷ್ಣ
mantapamandita manthaanakrishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #wishwawasu #uttara #grishma #ashada #bidige #Saturday #u #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in black ("burnt eggplant”, “deep aubergine") seated with right leg folded flat with the bottom of the right foot touching the left knee and the left leg down such that the left foot hangs over a gold-covered slab. The black saree has a broad gold embroidered border, is neatly pleated and draped over the legs and the seat to show off the motifs on the saree. Krishna wears gold shoes, a gold crown, and lots of gold jewels; and holds open gold-covered palms in a blessing pose. A thick string of white flowers goes up from the left edge of the seat, over the crown, and down on the other side to the right edge of the seat. A similar flower string hangs on the gold slab in U shape in front of Krishna. A gold arch around Krishna, going well over the crown. A thick string of yellow flowers (with some red roses between) hang from either sides of the arch. Thinner strings of white flowers hang at the top middle of the arch in U shape. Green cloth background fills the inside of the arch. Blue cloth background behind the arch.

Jun. 27, 2025: O Krishnae [feminine], grant [us] boons and [assurance of] security.

ವರಾಭಯದೇ ಕೃಷ್ಣೇ
waraabhayadae krishnae

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #Friday #black #aubergine #green #seated #dakshina #grishma #ashada #shukla #bidige #fullview #feminine #prayer