Idol of Hindu deity Krishna in muted orange (broad gold-embroidered border) seated, left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over left knee, holding up a silver axe in right hand, left hand on right foot; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. The head of a 7-headed serpent over Krishna's head; a think string of jasmine flowers around Krishna waist-wait. A large black "linga" (phallic shaped symbol common for Lord Shiva) behind Krishna. A small gold mask indicating eyes and nose on the linga. A string of white and red flowers bands around the linga. Several strings of flowers hanging down in the background.
Closeup side view of idol of Hindu deity Krishna in muted orange (broad gold-embroidered border) seated, left leg down, right leg folded at the knee and placed over left knee, holding up a silver axe in right hand, left hand on right foot; wearing gold shoes, gold palm coverings, and lots of gold ornaments. The head of a 7-headed serpent over Krishna's head; a think string of jasmine flowers around Krishna waist-wait. A large black "linga" (phallic shaped symbol common for Lord Shiva) behind Krishna. A small gold mask indicating eyes and nose on the linga. A string of white and red flowers bands around the linga. Hands in front of Krishna holding a silver plate with flames in it dues to burning wicks lining the plate; warm light from the flames falling on Krishna.
Jan 12, 2026: Parashuraama¹, the one with undefeated axe.🪓🐍
ಅಖಂಡಪರಶು ಪರಶುರಾಮ
akhandaparashu parashuraama
¹Wishnu incarnate
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