Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as his queen Rukminee, standing on a gold-covered pedestal in a red pleated saree with a broad gold-embroidered border, right hand down on his side, left hand holding a red rose and a pink rose; wearing gold palm coverings, gilded turban, lots of a gold ornaments including a large medallion with a gajalakshmee flanked by two swans, and a thin long string of white jasmine flowers down on both shoulders. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna with a string of white flowers hooked from each end of the arch to the middle. Some small idols on the pedestal. Two thin strings of white flowers and a string of yellow and red flowers on the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background with a string of yellow flowers on the cloth.

Apr 03, 2026: Rukminee.

ರುಗ್ಮಿಣೀ
rugminee

*Krishna as his queen Rukminee.

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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

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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. A string of white and red bands of 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. Several other small idols at Krishna's feet. Dark blue cloth background.

Mar 04, 2026: Armor/cladding of nine kinds of gems.💎

ನವರತ್ನ ಕವಚ
nawarathna kawacha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gems #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #kp #padya #Wednesday #m3 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal 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 and red bands of flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses), as well as a string of white flowers, hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background with strings of yellow flowers.

Feb 18, 2026: Krishna with pearls.🦪

ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
mutthina krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #uttara #shishira #phalguna #sp #padya #Wednesday #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 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 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

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in brown (reddish border with gold embroidery), seated with both legs folded at the knee and placed on one another in a yoga pose, hands resting on the knees, a flute in left palm; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a stone-studded medallion. A string of white and red banded flowers (some bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. The head of a small multi-headed metal serpent over Krishna's head. Loose white flowers in Krishna's lap; assorted loose flowers on the floor in front of Krishna's seat. Blue cloth background.

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in brown top with black sleeves(visible only waist up), apparently seated with hands in the front consistent with them resting on the knees; wearing lots of gold ornaments including a stone-studded medallion. A string of white and red banded flowers (some bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna.

Dec 21, 2025: Krishna with flute.🪈

ವೇಣುಕೃಷ್ಣ
waenukrishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #brown #red #black #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #pushya #sp #padya #Sunday #m12 #y2025 #fullview #closeup #bareHead #instrument #flute

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna (visible only waist above) in black saree (red border) seated in a swing holding the swing's chains; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large stone-studded Lakshmee medallion with opposing elephants. A thick string of white flowers around Krishna. The sides of a gold arch behind Krishna are visible as is the emerald-blue cloth that fills the interior of the arch.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black saree (red and brown border) seated in a swing holding the swing's chains; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large stone-studded Lakshmee medallion with opposing elephants. A thick string of white flowers around Krishna. A gold arch behind Krishna with emerald-blue cloth filling the interior of the arch. A string of green betel leaves (yellow flower on each leaf) hangs down on each side of the arch. A short string of betel leaves hangs in the middle of the arch.

Dec 05, 2025: Laksmee in [who brings] perfect happiness.

ಆನಂದಿನೀ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
aanandinee lakshmee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #black #red #brown #blue #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #margashira #kp #padya #Friday #m12 #y2025 #closeup #crown #feminine #lakshmi #swing

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red as Lakshmee, left leg down, right leg folded flat and placed on the seat, right sole barely touching the left inner thigh; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna, the red saree covering the seat. A gold arch behind Krishna. A string of green betel leaves (yellow and red flowers on top of each leaf) hangs down each side of the arch. At string of red and white flowers hooks for the left top of the arch to the middle. Likewise on the right. Earthen red-brown background wall.

Nov 21, 2025: Lakshmee in enjoyment.

ವಿಲಾಸ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ
wilaasa lakshmee

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #seated #vishwavasu #dakshina #hemanta #margashira #sp #padya #Friday #m11 #y2025 #fullView #vrown #lakshmi

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red standing with the left knee ever so slightly bent and left foot ever so slightly raised as if stepping to some music he finds entertaining. The front of the pant legs show off a vertical stripe made by embroidered gold; hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a large oval Lakshmee medallion. A string of white flowers and red flowers (banded) around Krishna floor-floor. Just the sides of a gold arch around Krishna are visible. Dark cloth interior between the sides, behind Krishna. Assorted loose flowers at Krishna's feet.

Nov 06, 2025: Krishna entertained by melody [music]

ರಾಗರಂಜಿತಕೃಷ್ಣ
raagaranjithakrishna

*Krishna appears to be stepping to music (see alt text)

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #sharat #kartika #kp #padya #Thursday #m11 #y2025 #closeup #crown

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in standing in diamond cladding and a matching crown holding a similarly clad staff in right hand. A string of white flowers (with some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head bent and turned back to gaze at Krishna's feet. A gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna and a small gold umbrella fixed to the middle top of the arch. A string of white and red flowers hangs down from the top of the umbrella and flows down to the floor on both sides of Krishna. A string of green betel leaves on top of the umbrella. Dark blue background.

Oct 22, 2025: Nanda the cow protector.🐄💎

ನಂದಗೋಪಾಲ
nandagopaala

*day of special "go pooje" [cow worship]

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Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in red, with palms held in assurance posture in the manner of goddess Durga in the village of Kunjaarugiri near Udupi; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a tall gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments; placed inside a silver pavilion (not fully seen); a thin string of white jasmine flowers ear-ear over the crown. Green silk cloth background.

Sep 22, 2025: Little maiden of Kunjaarugiri [village near Udupi]

ಕುಂಜಾರುಗಿರಿಯ ಕುಬ್ಜ ಕುವರಿ
kunjaarugiriya kubja kuwari

*start of nawaraatri

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #green #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #sharat #ashwija #padya #Monday #chaturmasa #crown #feminine #navaratri

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in a "chain mail" of pearls with gold undergird, standing (on a gold-covered pedestal) with a matching dome-shaped crown and a similarly clad staff in right hand. A string of alternating yellow and red flowers surround Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head bent and turned back to gaze at Krishna's feet. A gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna and a small gold umbrella fixed to the middle top of the arch. A string of white flowers hangs down from the top of the umbrella and flows down to the floor on both sides of Krishna. Dark blue background.

Sep 08, 2025: Cowherd, the pearl.🦪

ಮುತ್ತು ಗೋಪ
muttu gopa

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #pearl #cladding #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #padya #Monday #m9 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown #animal #cow

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in purple standing with a gold-covered staff in right hand and left hand of left front waist; wearing gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a medallion with opposing swans on either side of Lakshmi. A string with alternating red and yellow flowers around Krishna.

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in purple standing on a gold-covered pedestal with a gold-covered staff in right hand and left hand of left front waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a medallion with opposing swans on either side of Lakshmi. A string with alternating red and yellow flowers around Krishna, and assorted flowers at his feet. A horse-shoe shaped gold arch behind Krishna with a gold umbrella/canopy at the top. A long string of white flowers along the sides of the arch. A string of green holy basil leaves hangs down on each side of the arch. A semi-circular arrangement of green betel leaves and yellow flowers atop the canopy. Dark blue background.

Aug 24, 2025: Effectual Krishna

ಪ್ರಭಾವೀ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
prabhaawee krishna

*Here ಪ್ರಭಾವೀ alludes to total influence; not merely diffusive.

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #purple #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #padya #Sunday #m8 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #closeup #crown

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-clad pedestal, wearing a diamond-clad top, a matching crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, wearing a red and green pleated long skirt. A gilded cow standing behind Krishna with its head turned back looking down at the loose flowers around Krishna's feet. A string of white flowers around Krishna from his left to right via the crown. A gold umbrella over Krishna. A string of white flowers hangs down from the umbrella on both sides of Krishna all the way to the pedestal. Dark blue cloth background.

Aug 10, 2025: Lord of Wraja [the region]. 🐄

ವ್ರಜೇಶ್ವರ
wrajaeshwara

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #red #green #standing #vishwavasu #dakshina #varsha #shravana #sp #padya #Sunday #m8 #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #crown #animal #cow

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red and black dressed as mother yashoda swinging a cradle in front of her. In the cradle sits an idol of witthala decked up garlands of yellow and red flowers. Yashoda is seen only from waist above (the cradle obscures the rest), wears a stone-studded gold crown and many gold ornaments. Strings of yellow flowers and red flowers shoulder-to-shoulder. A gold arch around Krishna going well over the crown. A string of mostly white flowers along with some yellow and red flowers as well as some green holy basil leaves hangs at the top of the arch in a rounded w shape. Dark blue cloth background.

Jul 25, 2025: Yashoda cradles Witthala

ತಾಯಿಯಾಗಿ ತನ್ನನ್ನು ತಾನೇ ತೂಗುವ ದ್ವಿಪಾತ್ರಧಾರಿ ಯಶೋದಾ ವಿಠ್ಠಲ
taayiyaagi tannannu taane tooguwa dwipaatradhaari yashodaa witthala

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #standing #seated #vishvavasu #dakshina #varsha #shravana #sp #padya #Friday #chaturmasa #feminine

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in brown seated with right leg down (not visible), left leg folded at the knee and placed over right knee, right hand resting on left ankle, left hand along a round cushion. Krishna wears gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and several gold ornaments. A string of whitle flowers shoulder-shoulder going over the head. A string of red roses starts from the right side of the head and flows down the left shoulder. The saree has a very broad elaborately embroidered border which is pleated neatly and draped radiantly over Krishna's lower body under the folded left leg. Blue cloth background. A string of green beetle leaves hangs behind Krishna.

Jul 11, 2025: Yashoda in anticipation of Krishna.

ಕೃಷ್ಣನ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಯಶೋದಾ
krishnana nireeksheyalli yashodaa

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #brown #seated #wishwawasu #uttara #grishma #ashada #padya #Friday #u #y2025 #chaturmasa #fullview #bareHead #feminine

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in orange standing with gold-covered palms (and back of the hand), holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand resting on left waist front, black arms, wearing several gold ornaments. A heap of loose white jasmine flowers all around Krishna covering everything from hi knee down. A string of alternating red and yellow flowers over Krishna's head going from his left shoulder to his right shoulder.

Jun. 26, 2025: Jasmine-adorned Krishna

ಮಲ್ಲಿಕಾ ಶೋಭಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
mallikaa shobhi krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #Thursday #orange #standing #dakshina #grishma #ashada #shukla #padya #closeup #flowers #jasmine