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@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 15, 2026, 2:33 PM

Oct 15, 2026: Lordess of kings, protect us.🦁👑🦁

ಪಾಹಿ ಮಾಂ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಜರಾಜೇಶ್ವರೀ
paahi maam shree raajaraajaeshwaree

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #purple #red #seated #parabhava #sharat #ashvija #panchami #Thursday #y2026 #crown #animal #lion #weapon #trident #food #sugarcane #feminine #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in purple saree as Raaja Raajaeshwaree (feminine), seated with left leg down and right leg folded at the knee and placed such that the right foot barely touches the inside of the left knee; four arms; front right in blessing pose; front left holding a long stalk of sugarcane; the back two arms raised and holding a weapon each (trident at back right); wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a tall stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments. Two strings of jasmine around Krishna. An ornate circular arch around Krishna, a small umbrella at the top of the arch, flares peeking out of the arch. A lion seated on each side of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal where Krishna sits. A yellow and red flower string along the pedestal. Two jasmine strings hang on the pedestal. A purple silk cloth in the background. A pair of lit tall traditional oil lamps in the foreground.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 14, 2026, 10:56 AM

Oct 14, 2026: Dhurgaa of Kateelu [a town near Udupi].

ಕಟೀಲು ದುರ್ಗೆ
kateelu dhurge

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #seated #parabhava #dakshina #sharat #ashvija #sp #chauti #Wednesday #m10 #y2026 #closeup #crown #flower #jasmine #feminine #sh26

Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red (gold embroidery throughout) as Dhurgaa (feminine) from the town of Kateelu (near Udupi), seated with both legs down as if on a chair, hands in blessing pose; ; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, stone-studded gold crown, a string of jasmine around the crown shoulder-shoulder, and lots of gold ornaments. Stone-studded gold icons of chakra (disc) and shankha (conch) behind Krishna. Krishna is placed inside a silver pavilion. A string white flowers (some red roses) is placed around the front portion of the pavilion. Many strings of jasmine on and around the pavilion. A small gold-covered idol on Krishna's right, placed on the floor of the pavilion.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 13, 2026, 4:53 PM

Oct 13, 2026: Lotus-carrying (fem.) Lakshmee.🪷

ಪದ್ಮಧಾರಿಣೀ ಲಕುಮಿ
padhmadhaarinee lakumi

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #purple #standing #seated #parabhava #dakshina #sharat #ashvija #sp #tadige #Tuesday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #crown #flower #lotus #feminine #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in purple plaid (broad gold-embroidered border) as Lakshmee (feminine) seated with left leg folded at the knee, tucked in against the chest, right leg folded and placed at an angle such that the right foot touches the left foot; holding the bud of a pink lotus in right hand, left hand on left knee; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, a garland of white flowers (orange stems), and several gold ornaments. A string white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Strings of white flowers hanging down from the top middle of the arch and hooking on to the sides of the arch. Strings of yellow flowers dropping down from the top middle of the arch and then flowing down each side of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna sits. A string of white flowers on the pedestal. White silk cloth background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 12, 2026, 12:36 PM

Oct 12, 2026: Lordess who provides food [sustenance, provisions].🥣

ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೇಶ್ವರೀ
annapoornaeshwaree

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #brown #black #red #standing #parabhava #dakshina #sharat #ashvija #sp #bidige #Monday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #bareHead #pot #ladle #food #feminine #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in black-brown plaid saree (broad gold-embroidered border) as Annapoornaa (feminine) standing; a long silver ladle in right hand mixing something brownish in a large silver pot; left hand down by the waist; wearing gold palm coverings, hair in a tall right leaning bun, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins and several head ornaments. A short string of jasmine around Krishna neck-neck, and a string of yellow and red flowers flowing down to the left shoulder from the top of the head. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. Pink lotuses, loose green holy basil leaves, and some flowers on the pedestal. White silk cloth in the background with red drapes at each each. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) on the white cloth. A pair of lit tall traditional lamps in the foreground.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 10:38 AM

Oct 11, 2026: First Dhurgaa, with bow and arrow.🏹

ಧನುರ್ಬಾಣ ಪಿಡಿದ ಮೂಲದುರ್ಗೆ
dhanurbaana pididha mooladhurge

*start of "nawaraathri"

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #orange #blue #seated #parabhava #sharat #ashvija #padya #Sunday #y2026 #crown #weapon #bow #arrow #feminine #navaratri #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in pumpkin orange saree (blue and silver border) as Dhurgaa (feminine) seated with right leg folded and placed over the left knee; silver bow in left hand; silver arrow in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins and a stone-studded Lakshmee medallion with opposing swans. A string of white flowers around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna with a white cloth filling the interior. Strings of white flowers hanging down from the top middle of the arch and hooking on to the sides of the arch. A pink lotus at the middle top of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna sits. Three strings of white flowers hangs on the pedestal. A pair of lit tall traditional lamps in the foreground.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 12:01 PM

Oct 10, 2026: Diamond-adorned Krishna.💎

ವಜ್ರಶೋಭಿತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
wajrashoabhitha krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #amavasye #Saturday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna, clad in diamond-studded armor, 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. Some small idols on the pedestal. Several strings of yellow and white flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth flanked by white silk cloth in the background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:10 AM

Oct 09, 2026: Yashoadhe engrossed in churning yogurt.

ದಧಿಮಥನದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಗ್ನಳಾದ ಯಶೋದೆ
dadhimathanadhalli magnalaada yashoadhe

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #blue #gray #silver #seated #parabhava #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #chaturdashi #Friday #y2026 #fullview #bareHead #churn #feminine #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna as Yashoadhe (feminine) in blue-slate saree rich with gold embroidered border; seated with both legs folded at the knee, right leg placed over left; hands holding a rope which is connected to a brown wooden churning stick which is itself inside a pot covered in white cloth; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins and several head ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. A silver idol of infant Krishna, holding what appears to be a silver flute (or a stick) in his right hand, is seated on the floor and looking toward the churning stick. An emerald blue silk cloth covers infant Krishna's lower body. A small idols on the pedestal where infant Krishna sits. A pair of lit tall traditional oil lamps on either side of Krishna. White silk cloth background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:57 AM

Oct 05, 2026: Krishna plays Hide and Seek.🤫

ಕಣ್ಣಾಮುಚ್ಚಾಲೆ ಆಟ ಆಡಿದ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kannaamuchhaale aata aadidha krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #white #purple #blue #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #ashtami #Monday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #bareHead #bell #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing; wearing black top, red shoti, and a cross-body white shawl over left shoulder; ringing a small gilded bell with right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, several gold ornaments including a a stone-studded garland and many head ornaments. A string of yellow flowers around Krishna. A copper idol dressed feminine, draped in silk cloth, on both sides of Krishna. The figure on Krishna's left is blind-folded. Together, the three of them play hide and seek, with the object of catching a child Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. Some loose green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. A thick string of yellow flowers along and on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with strings of white flowers on it. A pair of lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 11:56 AM

Oct 08, 2026: Naaraayana performing yagnya [offering to fire].🔥

ಯಜ್ಞನಾರಾಯಣ
yagnyanaaraayana

*yagnya, also written "yajna"

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #orange #blue #seated #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #trayodashi #Thursday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top, red pleated dhoti with broad gold-embroidered border; seated with both legs folded at the knee, left leg placed over right; hands holding brown wooden utensils used in yagnya ("yajna", offering to fire) ritual; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins and a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers around Krishna waist-waist. Stone-studded gilded icons of chakra (disc) and shankha (conch) behind Krishna. A large radiant silver sun behind Krishna. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna sits. Loose green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. Short strings of white flowers hang on the pedestal. A lit tall traditional oil lamp on either side of Krishna. A bright blue silk cloth in the background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 10:42 AM

Oct 06, 2026: He carrying gold flute. 🪈

ಸ್ವರ್ಣ ಮುರಳೀಧರ
swana muraleedhara

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #purple #blue #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #ekadashi #Tuesday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #crown #instrument #flute #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in black top, blue-ish purple dhoti, holding a ruby-striped gold staff in right hand, a long gold flute in left hand; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins and a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Two short strings of red flowers, and three short strings of yellow flowers, all hanging in J or U shape at the top of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. Loose green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet and on top of the smaller idols. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. Three strings of flowers, each of different color (yellow, white, red) hangs on the pedestal. Pitch-black cloth fills the arch's interior.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 2:19 PM

Oct 04, 2026: Krishna in gold pavilion.🪙

ಕನಕಮಂಟಪಸ್ಥ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kanakamantapastha krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #white #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #ashtami #Sunday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing within an ornate gold pavilion, wearing black top, white dhoti; holding a ruby-striped gold staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, a garland of white flowers (orange stems), and some gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A string of orange and red flowers at the top of the pavilion. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. A pink lotus and some loose green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. A string of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Blue silk cloth in the background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 10:51 AM

Oct 03, 2026: Diamond-armor wearer with gold arch.💎🪙

ಸುವರ್ಣಪ್ರಭಾವಳಿಯುಕ್ತ ವಜ್ರಕವಚಧರ
suwarnaprabhaawaliyuktha wajrakawachadharaha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #diamond #cladding #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #saptami #Saturday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, clad in diamond-studded armor, wearing a matching crown, holding a similarly-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, diamond-studded palm coverings, and a short dense garland of white flowers (orange stems). A thin string of white flowers (orange stems) as well as a thicker string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A large white lotus at the top of the arch, along with some short strings of white and yellow flowers hanging down from the top. A string of white flowers falls down on both sides of the arch from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. A string of white flowers along the pedestal.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 9:13 AM

Oct 02, 2026: Lordess, with sword.🦁⚔️🦁

ಖಡ್ಗೇಶ್ವರೀ
khadgaeshwaree

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #seated #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #shashti #Friday #m10 #y2026 #fullview #crown #weapon #sword #animal #lion #feminine #Lakshmi #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red as Lakshmee (feminine) seated with right leg folded and placed over the left knee; holding up a silver sword in right hand, left hand in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers around Krishna waist-waist. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna with pitch black cloth filling the interior. A string of yellow flowers hangs down each side of the arch. Two silver lions flanking Lakshmee. Strings of white flowers hanging down from the top middle of the arch and hooking on to the sides of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna sits. A string white flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 2:57 PM

Sep 30, 2026: Krishna subduing Kaalinga [serpent].🐍

ಕಾಳೀಯಮರ್ದನ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kaaleeyamardhana krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #blue #standing #dancing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #chauti #Wednesday #m9 #y2026 #fullview #bareHead #animal #snake #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and red dhothi, dancing on the hood of a 5-headed gilded serpent, holding up the serpent's tail in left hand, right hand in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and some gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of jasmine around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. Blue silk from behind Krishna, flowing down behind the serpent, denoting a body of water (where the serpent marauded). Some small idols on the pedestal where the serpent is set. Loose green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. White silk cloth background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 9:44 AM

Sep 29, 2026: Krishna adorned with gold ornaments.🪙

ಕನಕಾಭರಣಭೂಷಿತ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
kanakaabharanabhooshitha krishna

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #purple #red #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #tadige #Tuesday #m9 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in purple outfit (gold-embroidered red border on the inseam), holding a rub-striped gold staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, short garland with white flowers and orange stems, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A pink lotus and a short string of yellow flowers on top of the umbrella. A string of white flowers falls down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. A pink lotus on the pedestal. Strings of white and red flowers along and on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 3:15 PM

Sep 28, 2026: He in white clothes, adorned with gold arch.

ಸುವರ್ಣಮಂಟಪಶೋಭಿತ ಶುಕ್ಲಾಂಬರಧರ:
suwarnamantapashoabhitha shuklaambaradharaha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #white #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #bidige #Monday #m9 #y2026 #fullview #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in black top, white dhoti, holding a rub-striped gold staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and some gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Two short strings of white flowers at the top of the arch. A string of white flowers hangs down along each side of the arch. A string of yellow flowers at each corner of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. A pink lotus and some loose green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. A string of white flowers on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers hangs on the pedestal. Pitch-black cloth fills the arch's interior.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 3:05 PM

Sep 27, 2026: Lord of three worlds, wearing three braids.🌏🌐🌏

ಮೂರುಜಡೆಯ ಮೂಜಗದೊಡೆಯ
moorujadeya moojagadhodeya

*Udupi Krishna always has three hair buns

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #blue #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #kp #padya #Sunday #m9 #y2026 #turban #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, in red (wide matte gold-embroidered border); ruby-striped gold staff in right hand, left hand on front-left waist; hair tied in three buns which are covered in blue silk cloth, a small string of jasmine laid on top, and several head ornaments; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and many gold ornaments including a garland made of many small Lakshmee idols. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A pink lotus at the top of the arch. Two strings of white flowers start at the middle top of the arch and hang down, one string down each side of the arch. Some smaller idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. Loose green holy basil leaves and some loose flowers on the pedestal. Strings of yellow flowers along the pedestal.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Sep 26, 2026, 9:40 AM

Sep 26, 2026: Diamond-wearer adorned with brownish-red cloth.💎🟧

ಕಾಷಾಯವಸ್ತ್ರಶೋಭಿತ ವಜ್ರಧರ
kaashaayawasthrashoabhitha wajradhara

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #saffron #orange #diamond #cladding #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #hunnime #Saturday #m9 #y2026 #crown #sh26

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 10:23 AM

Sep 25, 2026: She seated on the endless (serpent).🐍

ಅನಂತೋಪವೇಶಿನೀ
ananthoapawaeshinee

*on "anantha chathurdashi"

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #red #seated #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #sp #chaturdashi #Friday #m9 #y2026 #fullview #crown #animal #snake #feminine #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Lakshmee (feminine) in red saree reclining on a coiled 7-headed silver serpent with its hood over Krishna's head; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, shoulder-shoulder string of red flowers over the crown, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins; right hand resting on a gold-colored round "lounge pillow", right palm in blessing pose, left hand resting on left leg. A string of white flowers around Krishna all the way over the coiled serpent. A large copper pot with flowers and such, along with a serpent hood formed out of yellow, dry, grass on top to the right of serpent coil. A similar arrangement on the opposite side as well. A small idol and a small gold serpent hood on the where the larger serpent coil rests. Strings of white flowers hanging in U shape in the background.

@nityakrishna.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 8:02 AM

Sep 23, 2026: He wearing kingly gems.💎♦️

ರಾಜರತ್ನಧರ:
raajarathnadharaha

#Udupi #Krishna #Hindu #India #Kannada #Sanskrit #gems #cladding #standing #parabhava #dakshina #varsha #bhadrapada #sp #dwadashi #Wednesday #m9 #y2026 #fullview #closeup #crown #sh26

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, clad in gem-studded armor, wearing a matching crown, holding a ruby-striped staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes and gold palm coverings. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A pink lotus on top of the crown. An ornate arch with broad sides behind Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of yellow flowers falls down on both sides of the arch from the top of the umbrella. A thick string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers hang down from the top-middle of the arch and proceed down behind Krishna. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. Assorted loose flowers on the pedestal. Strings of white, yellow, and red flowers hang on the pedestal.

Closeup of an idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing (visible only waist up), clad in gem-studded armor, wearing a matching crown, holding a ruby-striped staff (not fully visible) in right hand; wearing gold palm coverings. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. Strings of white and yellow flowers hang down behind Krishna.