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Pictures daily, direct from Udupi Sri Krishna Matha. Generally one post a day with 1-2 pics of Sri Krishna. Better descriptions on Mastodon. See pinned post for permissions and such. Jai Sri Krishna. 🙏 Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@nityakrishna

Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed in red as Lakshmee (feminine) seated with right leg folded and placed over the left knee; a fully bloomed pink lotus in right hand, left hand in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, several gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins, hair in a bun with several head ornaments, several strings of jasmine on the head. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Two silver elephants flanking Lakshmi with their trunks raised. Thin strings of jasmine hanging down from the top middle of the arch and hooking on to the tip of both elephants. Two thicker strings of white flowers (some red roses) hang on each side of the arch from the top and drop off the back of the elephants. Emerald blue silk cloth fills the arch's interior. Some small idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna's seat, a bit below Krishna's feet. A string of yellow flowers (some red roses) and some loose green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. A cone, with Ketaki petals (screw pine) inserted at angles, on the floor in front of the pedestal. Two pairs of lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top, golden yellow dhoti (including a cross belt over the shoulder), holding a cane umbrella in right hand, carrying a kettle-like silver water pot in left hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, some gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres, and a string of white flowers in the back of the head with a pink lotus on top. A silver idol of a man (Bali) on Krishna's left, kneeling with head bowed, wearing pink and blue. A figure of a man (Shukraacharya) dressed in white with hand pointing out something. Some smaller idols in the pedestal where Krishna stands. String of red roses on the pedestal. White cloth background. Lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground. Two shortish strings of flowers (one yellow, another white) fall down on both sides from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background. Two tall lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and orange dhoti (brown border) seated with a copper idol laid horizontal on his lap (signifying the demon Hiranyakashipu), hands over the idol in the lap in a slaying posture. Krishna wears gold shoes, gold palm coverings, stone-studded gold crown. A string of yellow and red flowers around Krishna. The idol on the lap is clad in pink dhoti and a red shawl draped on the chest (signifying dripping blood). Some small idols on the pedestal. Some loose green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. A silver idol of Hanuman (likely denoting Prahlaada) kneeling on Krishna's left, wearing purple dhoti, blue shawl, red turban. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
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 and green bands) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. Two shortish strings of flowers (one yellow, another white) fall down on both sides from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background. Two tall lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in a gold armor studded with nine different kinds of precious stones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald,...), holding a ruby-laced gold staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, and a 2-level gold crown matching the body armor. A string of white flowers (red bands) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna. A small gold umbrella at the top of the arch. A short string of jasmine on top of the umbrella. A string of yellow flowers (with red roses) and a thin string of jasmine hang down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. Several strings of flowers both along the pedestal and hanging on the pedestal; plus several green holy basil leaves. A pair of tall lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and purple dhoti (with red gold-embroidered border), standing on a gold-covered pedestal, right hand in blessing pose, left hand holding a small feminie gold idol as if lifting it to safety; left leg lifted up to plant the foot on top of the hood of a 7-headed serpent; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a stone-studded gold crown, and some gold ornaments. A string of red roses around the crown. Two black sticks with icons of chakra (disc, on right) and shankha (conch, on left) mounted at the top stand behind Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Short strings of yellow flowers and white flowers at the top of the arch. A bloomed pink lotus also at the top. Two string of white flowers (green bands) start from the top middle of the arch and hang down like a curtain before moving on to a side arm of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Two short strings of white flowers hang on the pedestal. White silk cloth fills the interior of the arch. Blue silk cloth completes the background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a silver turtle (lower body) wearing a black top; hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a stone-studded gold crown, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A red silk cloth with gold embroidery peeks out from under the turtle's shell. A string of white flowers (green bands) around Krishna. A human-like being on either side of Krishna. The one on Krishna's right is draped in white with pink turban. The one on Krishna's left is draped in magenta, wears a blue shawl, and carries a gold ornament shaped like a 7-headed serpent. Krishna carries an orange mountain-shaped sack which the beings on his sides appear to be churning with a brown that is wound around the mountain. The floor is draped in deep blue silk cloth to denote the oceans. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed as Mohini (feminine) in a pleated brown saree with very broad gold-embroidered border, a small gold pot in left hand, a gold serving spoon in right hand; wearing gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins, and Several string of jasmine on the head (flowing out from behind the crown). Two small idols and a few loose green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers hanging on the pedestal. A silver idol of a man on his knees on Krishna's left, hands folded. Two smaller copper idols (representing divine beings) on the floor in front of the pedestal, looking at Krishna, hands out to hail Krishna. Emerald blue silk cloth background; a green silk saree with brown border folded and placed on the blue background and positioned right behind Krishna. Lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as a merman (silver fish body) wearing a bright blue silk vest, black sleeves, long blue shawl with gold-embroidered border showing prominently, hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of alternating red and yellow flowers around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. A wooden ark (boat) on Krishna's left, a bit behind him. Two human-like beings draped in red stand in the boat in admiration of the view. A string of jasmine curves along the ark's top edge. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands (the pedestal is covered in a deep blue silk cloth). Loose white flowers and green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. A string of red and yellow flowers hangs on the pedestal. A pair of lit tall traditional oil lamps in the foreground. Emerald blue cloth background with string of white flowers at each edge.
Closeup from the side of an idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in black top and white dhoti (gold inseam), gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, hair in a bun with several head ornaments, and many gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back and low to gaze at Krishna's feet. Some small idols and loose green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background. A lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in a pleated light blue saree with royal blue border, gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a garland of gold coins. A string of white flowers (green bands) around Krishna. Some small idols on the pedestal. Many strings of yellow flowers and a string of jasmine on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background. A pair of lit traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, black top, blue dhoti with thin gold stripes, holding a gilded flute between hands, leaning against a gilded cow which has its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of yellow flowers (with red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string white flowers (some green and yellow bands) hangs down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers (with red roses) hangs on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
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 and green bands) around Krishna. An ornate gold around behind Krishna. Strings of yellow flowers at the top of the arch. A heap of green holy basil leaves at Krishna's feet. A pair of tall traditional oil lamps in the foreground on either side of Krishna. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
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 and green bands) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. Three short but dense strings of yellow flowers (some red roses) fall down on both sides from the top of the umbrella. Several small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed as Lakshmee (feminine) in a pleated orange saree with very broad gold-embroidered border, hands in blessing pose, wearing a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A short string of yellow flowers and a long string of white flowers (some red roses) hang down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Another string of yellow flowers hanging on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth the background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing , in white dhoti, diamond-clad vest, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, diamond-clad palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and a garland of jasmine flowers. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A circular arrangement of white flowers, along with a pink lotus, at the top of the arch. A string of yellow flowers hangs down along each side 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 yellow flowers with a red rose along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth fills the arch's interior.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and white "dhoti" (thin gold embroidered border) seated compactly (on a seat covered in black cloth) in a yogic pose commonly seen in portraits of sage Wyaasa; both hands in blessing pose; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, some gold ornaments. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A gold arch behind Krishna, a small gold umbrella attached to the top of the arch. A bloomed pink lotus atop the umbrella. A string of white flowers flows down along both sides of the umbrella starting from the top. Two thin strings of white flowers (with orange stems) hangs on the seat. Some small idols on the pedestal in front of the seat. A pink lotus on the pedestal. A string of white bell-shaped flowers and a string of yellow flowers (some red roses) hangs on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in blue (bright pink border), holding a rub-laced gold staff (actually a churning stick) in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A bloomed pink lotus on the crown. A string of white flowers (bands of yellow and green) around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers, as well as a bloomed pink lotus, on the pedestal. A string of white flowers hanging on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with a string of yellow and red flowers on it.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in purple pleated outfit with orange-hued border, holding a 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 several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a stone-studded swan-flanked Lakshmee medallion. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of white flowers (with red roses) at the top of the arch. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue cloth fills the arch's interior.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in a gold armor studded with different kinds of precious stones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald,...), holding a ruby-laced gold staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and a crown matching the body armor. A large bloomed pink lotus atop the crown. A string of yellow flowers (some green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A star-shaped arrangment of Ketaki petals (screw pine) at the top middle of the arch. A string of white flowers (with red roses and bands of green holy basil flowers) starts from the middle of the arch and forks out to both sides of the arch and hangs down along the sides. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. Several pink lotuses and a string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. A thin string of jasmine hanging on the pedestal. Emerald blue cloth fills the arch's interior.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in a gold armor studded with nine different kinds of precious stones (diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald,...), holding a ruby-laced gold staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and a crown matching the body armor. A string of white flowers (red roses and bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella over Krishna's head. A circular arrangement of Ketaki petals (screw pine) on top of the umbrella. A string of yellow flowers (with red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella on to both sides of Krishna. Likewise a string of white flowers, but behind the yellow string. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as feminine (Lakshme) in a shiny and opulent saree with gold inlay throughout, standing, wearing hair in a bun on the left and several head ornament, a sequence of white flowers with colorful stems on the right side of the head and a jasmine string on the left; wearing gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of large gold coins; carrying a small silver pot in the right hand. A small idol of Wittala (a form of Wishnu) stands on a repurposed traditional oil lamp. Wittala is positioned in front of Krishna (slightly on his left) such that it appears as if Lakshmee is bathing Wittala. A small gold-clad idol on the pedestal where Krishna stands (by Krishna's left foot). A dull teal silk cloth background. Several small idols on top of the shelf behind Krishna.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a pedestal, wearing black top, blue dhoti but only the broad gold-embroidered border is shown in the front (with just a hint of blue peeking from behind the gold); holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone=-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of large gold coins and a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna floor-floor. An ornate silver arch behind Krishna. Some small idols on the pedestal. A pink lotus on the pedestal. Several strings of flowers of different colors hang on the pedestal. A pile of black stone spheres (each sphere encased in gold) at Krishna's feet. A small idol in red robes (representing Madhwaachaarya) facing Krishna stands on Krishna's left, holding a silver plate with lit wicks stands as if showing Krishna an aarathi. A single tall lit traditional lamp on Krishna's right.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a pedestal, wearing white top, orange dhoti, a hat made with fresh plantain leaf, white flowers tucked behind and beside the hat; a broom made with dry grass in right hand, a small silver pot in left hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and an uncharacteristically small number of gold ornaments. A red rose at Krishna's right foot; a small idol and some green holy basil leaves on the pedestal. A small silver pot by the right foot; a larger silver pail on his left. A gold-covered water outlet behind Krishna. Some small idols on top of the shelves behind Krishna.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, wearing black top, red dhoti, and a blue shawl around the waist; a ruby-laced gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (some red roses and green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch with broad sides behind Krishna, a small gold umbrella at the top middle of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal. Several pink lotus flowers on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna seated on a coiled 7-headed silver serpent, dressed in black (gold embroidered border), left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and foot placed over the left knee, right hand in blessing pose, left hand holding the top of a ruby-laced gilded staff; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of large gold coins. A string of white flowers (bands of yellow flowers and green holy basis leaves) around Krishna. A large red rose atop the crown. A string of jasmine flowers floor-floor around Krishna but going over the serpent's hood. Lots of green holy basil leaves piled at Krishna's feet. Emerald blue silk cloth background. A pair of lit tall traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in diamond cladding, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing a jasmine garland and a ruby-studded gold crown. A string of white flowers around Krishna. A very light blue silk cape. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers hang on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with strings of white flowers (some red roses) hanging down at each end.
Closeup of an idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, clad in diamond-studded armor, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing a black turban decked with ornaments; a bloomed pink lotus on top of the turban. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. A short string of yellow flowers on the cow. A bloomed pink lotus on top of that string. Several small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed as Lakshmi (feminine) in a pleated purple saree, hands in blessing pose, wearing a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins. A string of white flowers shoulder-shoulder around the crown. An orange rose on top of the crown. Some small idols on the pedestal. A variety of flower strings hang on the pedestal including one made of ketaki petals (screw pine). Three red roses and a bloomed pink lotus also on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth in the background with strings of white flowers (some red) on it. A string of yellow and orange flowers strategically placed in the background behind the crown such that it appears as a halo.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, black top, orange/amber dhoti, holding gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing black turban with head ornaments, gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (with red roses and bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A gilded cow standing behind Krishna with its head turned back low to gaze at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella overhead with a clutch of green grass on top. A thick string white flowers (some red bands) hangs down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in diamond cladding, a matching crown, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing a garland of kaetaki flowers (ketaki; screw pine) with a single red or yellow flower on top of each ketaki petal. A string of white flowers around Krisnna. Some small idols on the pedestal. A short string of yellow flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with strings of white flowers (some red roses) hanging down at each end. A large bloomed pink lotus at each end of the background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in black outfit (frilly overlay around the waist), holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a large medallion of Lakshmee flanked by elephants. A string of white flowers (some red and yellow roses and bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A short string of red roses and a long string of white flowers falls down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. Strings of yellow and red flowers along and on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, clad in gold embroidered outfit (white cloth with broad embroidered border, but the white is folded in leaving only the borders visible), both hands on the waist. A turban of alternating yellow and red flowers on the head; red roses on top of the turban. Wearing gold shores, gold palm coverings, and some gold ornaments. A string of white flowers (bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of red roses along the pedestal. A string of green betel leaves hangs on the pedestal. A bloomed pink lotus in the middle of the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, 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 and bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A gilded cow behind Krishna with its head turned back and low gazing at Krishna's feet. A string of yellow and red flowers wound tight and placed on top of the crown. A bloomed pink lotus on top of that string. Several small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers and two strings of white flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in an ornate gold-embroidered orange saree with purple inside, right hand on ruby-laced gold-covered staff, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a bejeweled black turban, and wearing many gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (bands of yellow flowers and green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of alternating red and yellow flowers at the top of the arch. Thin strings of jasmine hooking from the left and right end of the arch to the middle. Strings of yellow flowers (some red roses) hang down each side of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal. String of yellow flowers (some red) on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth filling the arch's interior.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in black saree as Lakshmee (feminine), hands in blessing pose; wearing gold palm coverings, hair tied in a bun on the left side and decorated with crest jewels, and wearing lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins and a large medallion with stone-studded swans. Thin string of jasmine around Krishna, lining the body almost. A short string of alternating red and yellow flowers around the hair bun. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A short string of alternating red and yellow flowers at the top of the arch. Thin strings of jasmine hooking from the left and right end of the arch to the middle. Strings of yellow flowers (some red roses) hang down each side of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal. A strings of white flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth filling the arch's interior.
Closeup of idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in black top, orange dhothi (with gold embroidered border at the inseam), holding a gold-covered 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 jasmine flowers, a necklace of jasmine flowers, and several other gold ornaments including a stone-studded swan medallion. A string of white flowers (some red roses ) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead (top not visible). A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers fall down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. A thin string of jasmine also similarly falls down. Some small idols on the pedestal where Krishna stands. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in black outfit (with gold embroidered border at the inseam), holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a gold-leaf crown, a grand gold girdle with stone-studded buckle, and several other 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 on top of the umbrella along with a short string of jasmine. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers fall down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. Strings of yellow and white flowers on the pedestal. Two pink lotuses also on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in dark black top and bright blue dhoti, holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a garland of gold coins. A string of white, red, and yellow flowers around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Strings of white flowers (some red roses) at the top of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal. Strings of yellow and white flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth filling the arch's interior.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in dark algae green outfit (with a frilly overlay around the waist), holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown on top a gold-leaf crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a large medallion of Lakshmee flanked by swans. A string of white flowers (some red roses and bands of green holy basil leaves) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A large bloomed pink lotus on top of the umbrella along with a clutch of green grass. A string of yellow flowers and a string of white flowers (some red roses) falls down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. Strings of yellow and white flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing in bright blue outfit (with gold embroidered inseam), holding a gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand n front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and a garland of gold coins. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A small gold umbrella overhead. A large bloomed pink lotus on top of the umbrella along with a clutch of green grass. A short string of yellow flowers and a longer string of white flowers (some red roses) falls down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. Three bloomed pink lotuses on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in white dhoti, diamond-clad vest, a crown matching the vest, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A string of white flowers (some red roses and red-yellow bands) around Krishna; wearing a garland of small white flowers with orange stems. A circular arrangement of green betel leaves positioned strategically in the shelf behind Krishna such that the arrangement appears like a halo around the crown. Some small idols on the pedestal. Three large bloomed pink lotuses on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with thick strings of white flowers (some red roses) hanging down at each end.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed in orange saree (gold-embroidered infused throughout) as Lakshmee (feminine), right hand caressing her braid, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, 2-leel stone-studded gold crown, braid covered in stone-studded gold, a stone-studded crest jewel, a garland of small white flowers (with red stems), and many gold ornaments including a necklace gold coins. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna waist-waist. An ornate arch behind Krishna. A short strings of white flowers, plus a shorter string of green betel leaves, hang at the center of the arch. A pink lotus at the top of the arch. Emerald blue silk cloth fills the arch's interior. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers and a dense string of red roses hang on the pedestal. A large fully-bloomed pink lotus at the center of the pedestal.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, wearing a red frilly poncho-like outfit; a gold-covered staff peeking out from the outfit by Krishna's right shoulder; wearing gold shoes, a gold-leaf crown, and a necklace of white flowers (with orange stems). A string of yellow flowers around the crown. A string of jasmine flowers around Krishna shoulder-shoulder. An ornate arch behind Krishna. Two shortish strings of white flowers hangs at the center of the arch. A pink lotus at each end of the arch's top. A string of white flowers (with red roses) flows down each side of the arch, all the way to the pedestal, flowing along the pedestal. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers (some red roses) along the pedestal. Red silk cloth fills the arch's interior. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, wearing a black top and a blue saree bottom (purple gold-embroidered border); holding a gold-covered staff in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, a stone-studded gold crown, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna floor-floor. A large bloomed pink lotus on the crown. An ornate arch with broad sides behind Krishna. A small gold umbrella attached to the middle top of the arch. A short string of jasmine hangs on the umbrella. A pink lotus and a string of white flowers on top of the umbrella. A thin string of jasmine hooks from the left top of the arch to the top of the umbrella and from there to the top right of the arch. Some small idols on the pedestal. A pink lotus at each end of the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing, in a frilly emerald green outfit (with gold embroidered border); wearing gold shoes, 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 the crown. A triple-string garland of cotton around Krishna. A large bloomed pink lotus on the crown. A small gold umbrella overhead. Some pink roses on top of the umbrella. A string of white flowers (some red roses) falls down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. Several small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with a thin string of jasmine hanging down at each edge.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, 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. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. Strings of white flowers hanging on the arch. A large bloomed pink lotus on top of the arch. Several small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth in the background with white flowers on it.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, 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. A small gold umbrella overhead. A short string of green betel leaves (a yellow flower on top of each leaf) on top of the umbrella. A string of white flowers (some red roses) and a string of yellow flowers fall down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella. Several small idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers hangs on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in diamond cladding, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing a gold-leaf crown with a large bloomed pink lotus on it. A string of white flowers (some red roses and red bands) around Krishna floor-floor; wearing a garland of small white flowers with orange stems. Some small idols on the pedestal. A string of white flowers (some red roses) on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in red saree, dressed as Rugminee (feminine), standing on a gold-covered pedestal, a silver flower basket hanging on right hand, silver arrow in right hand; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a tall stone-studded gold crown with a clutch of green grass forming a halo behind, many gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (some red roses and red bands) around Krishna. An ornate gold arch behind Krishna. A string of white flowers (some red roses and red bands) hangs down from the top of the arch onto both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A fully bloomed pink lotus in the middle of the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers along the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with strings of red and yellow flowers on it.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna dressed as Raama, standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in black top and white dhoti (red border), silver arrow in right hand, silver bow in left hand; hair ied in a bun; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, lots of gold ornaments including many on the head. A string of white flowers with some red roses around Krishna. A feminine idol (Seeta, Raama's wife) on Krishna's left; a male idol (lakshmana, Raama's brother) on his right holding a brown bow. A deciduous tree behind Rama with the canopy covering all three idols. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of jasmine flowers along the pedestal. A string of yellow and red flowers hanging down at each end of the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with strings of yellow flowers on it. A lit pair of tall traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in smoky purple outfit with gold-embroidered border flowing along both the left and right sides, gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold palm coverings, gold bangles, stone-studded gold crown, lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers with some red roses and bands of green holy basil leaves around Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. Thin strings of jasmine flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with a string of white flowers on it.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in black top and red dhoti, gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres and several on the head. A large clutch of green grass making a halo behind Krishna's head. A string of white flowers with some red roses and bands of green holy basil leaves around Krishna. A gilded cow standing behind Krishna with its head turned back low to gaze at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella overhead. A clutch of green grass and a string of yellow and red flowers on top of the umbrella. A thick string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A bloomed pink lotus at the right edge of the pedestal. A thin string jasmine flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, 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. A small gold umbrella overhead. A short string of red and yellow flowers on top of the umbrella. A string of small white flowers (some red roses) falls down on both sides of Krishna from the top of the umbrella up to Krishna's shoulders. Several small idols on the pedestal. A strings of jasmine flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in black top and red dhoti (dhoti's end worn on left shoulder) seated in a yoga position ("agnistambhaasana", aka "fire log") on a black seat, hands over knees, both palms open and facing front; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, 2-level stone-studded gold crown, many gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A thick string of white flowers (with red roses) as well as a thin string of small brown flowers around Krishna. Several small idols on the pedestal in front of Krishna's seat. A large pink lotus flower in the middle of the pedestal. Strings of jasmine flowers hanging on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal,, clad in diamond-studded armor, wearing a matching crown, holding a similarly clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist. A small gold umbrella overhead. A string of white flowers (some red roses) around Krishna. A string of jasmine flowers falls down on both sides of the arch from the top of the umbrella. Some small idols on the pedestal. A short string of red and yellow flowers along the pedestal. Large pink lotus flowers on both ends of the pedestal. A thin string of jasmine flowers hanging on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background. A lit pair of traditional oil lamps in the foreground.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, dressed as Lakshmi (feminine) in a pleated blue silk saree (very broad gold-embroidered border), hands in blessing pose, carrying a silver pot on head; wearing gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a 2-level stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments including a garland of gold coins and a gajalakshmee medallion with two stone-studded swans. A string of white and red flowers shoulder-shoulder around the crown. Two small idols on the pedestal. A string of red flowers on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth in the background with strings of white flowers (some red) on it.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, covered entirely in strings of jasmine flowers, including over the crown; holding a ruby-laced gold staff in right hand, left hold on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a necklace of white flowers with orange stems, and some gold ornaments. A string of jasmine falls from the right side of the crown down to Krishna's right ankle. A small idol on the pedestal; a small copper pot behind the pedestal on Krishna's right. A string of yellow flowers on the pedestal. Red silk cloth immediately behind Krishna, almost as a cape. Emerald blue silk cloth in the background with strings of jasmine (some red flowers) and a string of yellow flowers on it.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna standing on a gold-covered pedestal, in dark navy blue (almost black) outfit (gold embroidered border), gold-covered staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, a stone-studded gold crown, and lots of gold ornaments. A string of white flowers shoulder-shoulder around the crown. Another string of yellow and red bands of flowers, as well as a thin string of brown flowers, around Krishna. A gilded cow standing behind Krishna with its head turned back low to gaze at Krishna's feet. A small gold umbrella overhead. A clutch of green grass and some orange flowers on top of the umbrella. A thick string of white flowers (some red roses) hangs down from the top of the umbrella onto both sides of Krishna. Some smaller idols on the pedestal. A string of yellow flowers along and on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background.
Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in emerald green outfit standing on a gold-covered pedestal, a gold-clad staff in right hand, left hand on front left waist; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, gold bangles, stone-studded gold crown, a loose string of small white flowers (orange stems) around the waist, and several gold ornaments including a garland of gold spheres. A string of white flowers (red roses) and a thin string of small brown flowers around Krishna floor-floor. Some small idols on the pedestal. Three bloomed pink lotuses on the pedestal. Strings of jasmine flowers on the pedestal. Emerald blue silk cloth background with strings of white flowers and a string of yellow flowers on it.