Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, holding a ruby-clad gilded staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing black top, red dhoti (gold embroidered vertical strip in the middle), gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a crown, lots of gold ornaments, and a string white flowers (with red roses and green holy basil leaves). An ornate gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna. Golf flares in the form of flags and leaves peek from behind the arch. A small gold umbrella attached at the middle top of the arch, over Krishna's head. Strings of yellow flowers hang down from the top of the umbrella and connect to the sides of the arch. A gilded cow behind Krishna (in front of the arch) with its head turned back and low to gaze at Krishna's feet. A string of white, red, and pink flowers along with some pink lotuses around Krishna and the cow's back. Several small idols on the pedestal at Krishna's feet. Strings of white flowers on the pedestal. Two pairs of traditional brass oil lamps in the foreground.
Mar 31, 2026: Cow protector.🐄🪈🪷
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