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.

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

ವ್ಯಾಸರಾಜವರದ ತಿರುಪತಿ ವೇಂಕಟೇಶ
wyaasaraajawarada thirupathi waenkataesha

*Shree Wyaasaraaja's anniversary

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