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How to Child-Proof Your Home Mandir Deities: The Power of a Stable Marble Base

wood carved base for krishna deity painted in folk art style for diy base

You have concerns about keeping your home altar and deities child safe? I completely get it! I did too. In fact, back in 2017 when my children were young, it was on my mind a lot.


For my daughter, I got these small metal forms of Krishna Balaram. They did occasionally fall over during dressing.

Metal forms of Krishna and Balaram deities

My mother worships small forms of Gaur Nitai, and allowing the grandchildren to assist is a bit stressful, because sometimes the kids may accidentally knock them over. So she doesn’t really allow Nitaigaur to be handled except by her. It’s ok though, because now she has the largest Krishna deity in person. His form is made from marble, and the stability is no longer an issue.

Naturally, most of us can’t have 4 foot deities in our home mandir (and really, He is VERY difficult to move, it’s more of a temple size). I realized I needed to update my previous advice on welcoming a deity to your home.

Now I have many years more experience in preparing marble deity forms. Because of my tests with different bases you can insert the deity into for stability, I have new opinions! Because of this, I feel confident sharing fresh ideas to child-proof your altar and ease your worries.

Why a Separate Marble Base Ensures Total Stability 

To stabilise a marble deity form, ordering a separate marble base is wonderful! In carving, keep the base separate from the deity form. The weight of the base would be too great for the fine carving of the Lord’s form.

marble deity and separate marble lotus carved base
marble deity inserted into marble lotus base

Here’s an example of a carved separate lotus base, and the Lord form that inserts directly into the lotus base. 

balgopal deity of krishna carved in white marble with a lotus base. dressed in delicate pink shringar
BalaGopal deity 15inch tall white marble deity of Krishna on a white lotus base pictured in a apricot and peach dhoti shawl and luxurious turban the deity is shown in the tribhanga folding form of krishna playing the flute
BalaGopal deity Quality white marble krishna deity hand carved Kamal Nayana weearing soft pink outfit with delicate pink hands in a pink turban and a peacock feather with delicate pearl and gold jewelery 12inch tall deity of Krishna shown holding flute. deity pictured in slight side profile focus on face and peacock feather with apricot and peach gorgeous dhoti
BalaGopal deity Quality white marble krishna deity hand carved Kamal Nayana weearing soft pink outfit with delicate pink hands in a pink turban and a peacock feather with delicate pearl and gold jewelery 12inch tall deity of Krishna shown holding flute. deity pictured in slight side profile focus on face and peacock feather with apricot and peach gorgeous dhoti
Quality white marble krishna deity hand carved Kamal Nayana weearing soft pink outfit with delicate pink hands in a pink turban and a peacock feather with delicate pearl and gold jewelery 12inch tall deity of Krishna shown holding flute. deity pictured in slight side profile focus on face and peacock feather with jeweled crown
Quality white marble krishna deity hand carved Kamal Nayana weearing soft pink outfit with delicate pink hands in a pink turban and a peacock feather with delicate pearl and gold jewelery 12inch tall deity of Krishna shown holding flute. deity pictured in slight side profile focus on face and peacock feather with jeweled crown
balagopal deity close view
Quality white marble krishna deity hand carved Kamal Nayana weearing soft pink outfit with delicate pink hands in a pink turban and a peacock feather with delicate pearl and gold jewelery 12inch tall deity of Krishna shown holding flute. deity pictured in slight side profile focus on face and peacock feather with jeweled crown
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marble deity and separate marble lotus carved base
marble deity inserted into marble lotus base
balgopal deity of krishna carved in white marble with a lotus base. dressed in delicate pink shringar
deity of Krishna named Balagopal carved in white marble with a mild blue colorwash. standing on a lotus carved base in a dark blue altar, the deity wears a mint colored shringar
deity of Krishna named Balagopal carved in white marble with a mild blue colorwash. standing on a lotus carved base with miny shringar
deity of Krishna named Balagopal carved in white marble with a mild blue colorwash. standing on a lotus carved base in a dark blue altar, the deity wears a lavender velvet colored shringar
Marble deity of Krishna standing in a lotus base. Dressed in red outfit against a dark background
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  • BalaGopal deity Quality white marble krishna deity hand carved Kamal Nayana weearing soft pink outfit with delicate pink hands in a pink turban and a peacock feather with delicate pearl and gold jewelery 12inch tall deity of Krishna shown holding flute. deity pictured in slight side profile focus on face and peacock feather with apricot and peach gorgeous dhoti
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  • Quality white marble krishna deity hand carved Kamal Nayana weearing soft pink outfit with delicate pink hands in a pink turban and a peacock feather with delicate pearl and gold jewelery 12inch tall deity of Krishna shown holding flute. deity pictured in slight side profile focus on face and peacock feather with jeweled crown
  • BalaGopal: Darling Child
  • BalaGopal: Darling Child
  • BalaGopal: Darling Child
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  • marble deity inserted into marble lotus base
  • balgopal deity of krishna carved in white marble with a lotus base. dressed in delicate pink shringar
  • deity of Krishna named Balagopal carved in white marble with a mild blue colorwash. standing on a lotus carved base in a dark blue altar, the deity wears a mint colored shringar
  • deity of Krishna named Balagopal carved in white marble with a mild blue colorwash. standing on a lotus carved base with miny shringar
  • deity of Krishna named Balagopal carved in white marble with a mild blue colorwash. standing on a lotus carved base in a dark blue altar, the deity wears a lavender velvet colored shringar
  • Marble deity of Krishna standing in a lotus base. Dressed in red outfit against a dark background
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BalaGopal: Darling Child

$4000

Fall in love with BalaGopal, a delicate hand-carved marble deity of Krishna with loving eyes and a soft, gentle colouring. This sweetest form comes with a curling black wig and glimmering pearl jewelry. Seven exquisite outfits adorn this sweet and fresh boyish form of dear sweet Krishna.

Standing 15 inches tall on His carved marble lotus base. He’s sized for easy daily care — light enough to lift in and out, and a good size for dressing. Perfect for stability and laying Him to sleep at nights — use our measuring guide if you’d like to see exactly how He’ll sit at home.

This is a one-of-a-kind vigraha — once He is claimed, there will never be another exactly like Him. If His beauty has already found a home in your heart, don’t let this chance slip away.

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How stable are deities with a separate base they insert into? Once you stand Him in the base, He is so stable! Accidental bumps during daily dressing or by curious toddler hands won’t easily knock Him over. 

You can easily order a lotus base after you already have the deity forms. A few photos and measurements will make them match up nicely. Simply trace around the base of the lord, and measure from all sides. Photos work best, and if you want me to assist you in arranging that, please feel free reach out. 

The base recess may be slightly loose, so you could fill it in a little. Use Blue-tac, natural beeswax (my go to for all things deity adhering), or you can also use a little air – hardening epoxy clay like MouldIt. amazon.com.au/Modeling-Compound-Sculpting-Building-Repairing/ here’s a link for one I have used in past. It’s easy to mix the 2 part ratio and mold into place. Place the statue/deity in to test and adjust the modeling compound before it sets over time. 

Creative DIY Deity Bases: Wood, Concrete, & Resin 

Now if ordering a base is beyond your current means, you may want to delve into creating your own DIY base! You can do this in many creative ways. 

For example, my artist friend Radha das created a carved wooden base for his beautiful Krishna.

Krishna deity in carved wooden base Kartamasya hand on hip pose, known as the little boss or little prince

DIY WOOD Deity Base

In New Zealand, Jahnavi dasi and her husband Rama das, carved a tree stump into a fitted base for their deity.

wood carved base for krishna deity painted in folk art style for diy base
Folk art decorating a carved solid wood base for deity of Krishna
home deity beautiful black marble Krishna deity dressed in fresh flowers and standing on a specially carved wooden base
Beautiful deity of Krishna in black marble inset into a DIY carved wooden stump base decorated with hand painted flowers.
A handmade base for Krishna diety
A special niche for the rectangular base of the lord to be inserted into

DIY Concrete Base

Another lovely family serving a charming Radha & Radhakanta.

They shared photos of the concrete bases they made for the stability of their sweet deity forms. 

“Since the Krishna’s base is not perfectly even we decided to make a stand out of concrete. By using concrete we were able to press the base into the poured mixture and get a perfect opening for the Krishna’s base. Then we get it primed and painted a week later. We hope Radha and Radhakanta love it.

I personally, never worked with concrete and my family members too. That was my husband’s idea and I must say it worked out just perfectly. After the job was done our son had some fun painting it. I just a little bit helped him. So it looks like whole family had a service.” Ekaterina

Close up of KrishnaKantha lotus feet displaying the base made of cement which the murti inserts into for stability
Close up of His base
Close up of the empty base ready for the deity to stand in
Cleverly, an arrow points to the front, and labels it for K
Radha deity carved in marble with a subtle yellow hue dressed in peach shringar stands with Krishna deity behind, carved in black marble, both deities on special cement bases
Radha & RadhaKanta are extremely beautiful!
black marble deity of krishna dressed in peach shringar stands on special diy cement base with radha deity behind
“I really like the idea of handmade base and how everything turned out. Looks exclusive and artisan at the same time with a touch of Vrindavan style. + It is stable!”

Resin Base

Meanwhile dear devotees family in the UK serves the most gorgeous 18inch Krishna deity. She is making a resin base like a lotus pond for her beautiful boy.

Resin stand Georgina used is specifically for deep pour like the river tables you see online. These are her tips on creation to help you get started:

It take 48 H to set, depending on the room temperature it can set a bit faster. The resin has a 6 h window to work on, enough time to place all the components you like.

Gopal Krishna deity dressed in the gorgeous design of two toned coat of blue silk brocade and purple tafeta decorated with green jewelled garland of flowers
Gopal Krishna deity dressed in the gorgeous design of two toned coat of blue silk brocade and purple tafeta decorated with green jewelled garland of flowers
Cant wait to see how these gorgeous flowers get applied – will they be floating on top? We need to wait and find out!
Close view of a placeholder square for the deity to stand into once done
Semi Precious Stones and Lilly pads in the resin DIY Base
resin base formed for the deity to be inserted into
DIY BASE for Gopal Krishna! In the resin base are little FISH, gorgeous semi-precious stones and delicate lilypads
Adorable fish for sweet Gopal base
Delightful home altar preview of Gopal Krishna, a deity worshiped in UK by special devotee family with much love and reverence. He wears a peach jacket with a silk chiffon pant and a jeweled tulsi garland
Beautiful Gopala in His home altar

This family is so crafty they also are making the Lord some brass flutes! (and have promised me one, thank you my friends!) You can explore and view the awesome resin base diy project on her instagram account, follow this link Aren’t Krishna crafts just the greatest?! 

Last-Minute Abhishek Base Solution for Janmashtami 

For our abhishek I had a LOT of last minute madness making a base for my dear friend Radharani dasi’s Krishna deity. He’s 15inches tall, a dressed deity form of Lord. For 3 years now, we have invited Him to come and accept a bathing ceremony for our Janmashtami celebrations.

Because in past bathing Him has been somewhat stressful, one would hold the ankles while others bathed Him. So it was great this year to create a separate base He could insert into for the purpose of bathing. Because it was a last minute project (honestly, we all know Krishna’s appearance day comes every year, how many rushed activities do we all do?! So crazy). 

Krishna deity with a special base to stand into - in progress photo
This is a special base I made for the deity to stand into during abhishek

Anyhow, I am putting together a blog post about how I created it, and I’ll make a new one with a tutorial for you, seeing as my documentation was… shall we say, haphazard.

In summary, a fitted marble base (or DIY insert base) is one of the most effective ways to child-proof your home mandir deities and protect them during daily shringar or bathing. And of course, as an added layer of safety, keeping the main altar platform just out of reach of toddlers gives you complete peace of mind! 

Have you made a base? Please share some photos and I’ll update this post with your pictures, or write a new blog just to share.

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When Size Matters: Radha Krishna edit

Have you dreamed of worshipping Shri Radha and Shri Krishna deities? If you have, you know there’s a wonderful world of choices ahead of you, and I thought I could share some insights to help you navigate those decisions.

Aside from basic choices like material (metal, wood, marble, or resin) and color, there are two crucial questions about height you may not have considered. Honestly, even if you aren’t actually planning to invite Radha Krishna deities to your home, it’s kind of fun to explore, isn’t it?

1. What Height Should They Be? (The Big Picture)When choosing the size of your deities, you’ll need to decide on the overall height. Here is my one piece of strong advice: Please do not choose based on the size of your current altar. Altars come and go, but your deities are a generational commitment—the glorious Heads of your family. Choose a size that feels right for the next fifty years, not just your current space.

2. What Height Should They Be Individually? (The Unique Look)This is the big question: Should Radha and Krishna be the exact same height? The current style usually favors identical heights, but there is a wonderful traditional, vintage option to have a shorter Radha.

In India, you’ll find many temples, like Radha Gopinath and Madana Mohan in Vrindavan, where Shri Radha is visibly smaller. This look connects to a more ancient feel, sometimes representing that she was installed at a later date to join Shri Krishna.

And, honestly, I might be overly focused on the aesthetic and not so much on the spiritual significance! Like, I know how the different deities came to the temple is an incredible transcendental pastime, I just don’t feel qualified to comment on that.

Inspired by darshan of Radha Gopinath and RadhaGovindaji, I wanted to try deities with a 2 or 3 inch height difference, but my sculpting partner talked me out of it. He said their heads wouldn’t be same size (obvs but actually a pretty good point). I actually think, after testing, it’s not so much about the size of their forms but it is really nice with same size deities to kind of gaze at both their faces at the same time. I think with a great variation in height in person u focus on one at a time and not both at same time. So I think, yeah, keep the difference within a small 1 or 2 inch range.

I’ve tested it for you! Taking pictures of a variety of the deities I have in my studio at the moment, have a look at the differences in height:

Through my own testing and research, I’ve seen that a subtle height difference works beautifully. For example, a 13.5-inch Krishna with a 12-inch Radha looks absolutely perfect. That difference just feels so sweet and can lend the mood of Krishna being chivalrous and protective over his beloved Radha.

This dark Krishna is 13inch, while Radha is 12inch.

This blue Krishna deity is 16inches tall, with the diminutive 12inch Radha deity. It’s super cute but … the bouncing eyes back and forwards to drink in their beauty, is harder than when their eyes are close to the same level.

The Most Important Insight: Matched Style

Whether you choose identical heights or a slight difference, there is one non-negotiable factor: matching!

It seems like the most important takeaway from this experiment is one I never expected Pairing a 16-inch Radha with an 18-inch Krishna—a perfect height difference—but their painting styles simply didn’t match! The visual was completely lost. Shri Radha is glossy while Shri Krishna deity is matte. Their eyes are significantly different in n style. The height difference of 2 inch is really nice though!

This is the huge difference you get when your deities are carved and painted at the same time by the same artisan. When the style, the facial expressions, and the overall mood harmonize, the set comes alive.

No need to panic!

You can still custom commission a Radha deity later, to match Krishna.

I had this charming Krishna deity in 18inch white marble painted a soft blue, and a year later made a matching shri Radha. She suits His mood perfectly.

So I’m not saying that you can’t add Radha later, just.. best to get from same artist?

he world of deity worship offers countless beautiful choices. If you’re considering this path, I would love to help you ensure that every detail—including that wonderful, vintage height difference—is perfect for your family.

Let’s start a conversation about your ideal set!

Weigh in on this fascinating topic too! Share your thoughts on the height difference, or even delightful stories about matching deities?? leave your comment here!

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Altar Backgrounds for Festivals Janmastami

janmashtami altar decoration peacock theme for shri radharaman temple deity with three peacocks stylized don the backdrop

Exploring different artistic inspiration for a special Krishna festival backdrop on the altar with a Krishna deity in front. Who better to look to than Shri Radharaman?

Shri Radharaman with his three peacock backdrop on a dark cloudy sky

After years hopping around in different hired halls to celebrate festivals and do elaborate set ups, this year I’ve been so happy to have a known venue but wouldn’t you know – I’ve been sick for the 2021 and 2022 Janmastami festivals?! Of all the luck!

Happily, I have been still contributing remotely, and this year my Janmashtami decoration plan for our big party of friends is to have a projection onto the wall behind Krishna deity.

By happy arrangement, I have been saving perfect examples of Krishna deity backdrops for years!! Both on Pinterest and Instagram and of course google images search, our BFF when it comes to inspirational research, am I right?!

What a fabulous opportunity to dig through past favorites, and guess who comes up as the instagram starrr? Shri Radharaman of course! Closely followed by Shri Rai HrdaiCharanBachan.

You just know that all this delicious decorations of the Lords temple room is too good to hoarde! Behold! And I’m sharing it with the world!

Shri Radharamanji’s altar ornamented by an exquisite peacock backdrop and magnificent cut palm decorations on the base.

shri radharaman deity altar with peacock theme and red drapes and specially cut palm decorations

Shri Radharaman is of course the Prince of Braja! His servants so nicely maintain a high standard of worship and invest so much loving energy into nicely preparing different decorations. This exquisite peacock style ornamented backdrop was to my knowledge, prepared by volunteer devotees on a painted panel. The exquisite mesh phula style (netted panel) decorations from fresh jasmine buds are finely done and a great artistic panel of palm cutwork. I became interested in this style of ornamentation and asked friends in India about it and they imparted that it is made from a special type of palm which is harvested and cut locally. It looks like mother of pearl!

I think that this was inspired by the peacock gates of Jaipur…

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce5U6aJskAx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link image attribution to instagram account for Jaipur peacock gates

Ornate cooling backdrop in blue for Shri Radharaman altar festival

blue mughal style altar background for krishna diety festival shri radhraman murti on blue backdrop

Shri Radharaman was offered this ornate backdrop and the entire design of three arches executed in blue and white is completely stunning. I would love to recreate this bold and striking look in a hot summer for my home altar. I can see, with a little mathematical precicison you could paint it up just same.

overview of shri radhraman temple with indigo blue altar backdrop and temple arches

The overall stylistic choices for this are exquisite! The yellow and white and green compliment the mediterranean blue very nicely for this altar backdrop at shri Radharamanji’s temple.

Glorious Mango Tree in gold stylistic look on a greyish green backdrop with the jasmine hut frame

a silkey grey and green backdrop with a mango tree and phula of jasmine skirt frame at shri radharaman temple altar backdrop

Another artistically excellent altar backdrop prepared by Rajatdraws for Shri Radharaman’s temple. The stencil style gold outline of the backdrop is exquisitely offset with the inky grey green (is that a eucalypt green?) backdrop, and Shri Radharamanlals garlands are in regal red. For this occassion they have dispensed with his silver throne!

Glorious thunder of cows on dusty Vrindavan backdrop

red cows passing through illustratied backdrop on shri radharaman temple altar

Extraordinary Vrindavan scene – the clouds above echo the cows like clouds and all the suggested dust of Brindavan and blue hues of the Jamuna river indicated in this stylistic masterpiece installed at Shri Radharaman’s temple in Vrindavan.

The artistic brilliance of this altar decoration is unparalled. It is daring, inspired, and masterfully executed. The turmeric color of the cows is echoed in the bottom panel ornamentation.

Cows Shrinathji style backdrop in red

red backdrop with stencilled gold cows shri radharaman temple

Carefully appreciate the genius of this decoration set up for Shri Radharaman, the cowherd boy prince of Braj!

The gold stencilled cows echo a traditional Pichawai style or Nathji style backdrop for Shri Radharaman, while his simple shrouded gold half circle backdrop, golden umbrella and gold linen dhoti allow our radiant dark Lord to be the undoubted jewel in this golden red setting.

DIY at home throne in lotus look to get STAR effect backdrop

lotus flower and pink backdrop

This pink backdrop in a real lotus pink with the white cut palm hearts and jasmine strands is perfection. Look closely at Shri Radharaman’s traditional indian print fabric shorts. So charming! Even his silver throne has been replaced with a created lotus cutwork one.

This is great inspiration to DIY at home, if you have been looking desparingly at Shri Radharaman’s opulent silver throne as long as I have! DIY it with a lotus theme!

LOTUS THEME glorious backdrop in pink for Shri Radharaman altar

lotus work radiant effulgence backdrop for shri radharaman altar

I regret not having a better still for this amazing altar capture. I will try and go back through his account and find a better photo to share. This still is taken from a video on instagram.

The actual work is stupendous. The photo is not!

Appreciate the Luxury of this charming arch on altar

peach and green backdrop for shri radharaman

all peaches and white/greens, this altar is sublime and offests Shri Radharaman so beautifully. much of the work is freshly done.

Oranges and strings of marigolds

Shri Radharaman is inimitable here in chandan yatra all hues of saffron and chandan.

Special backdrop for Shri Rai Hridiharan Chandrabhaan

special altar backdrop
the only place I have seen photos of this exquisite deity is here; https://www.instagram.com/samrat108/

Exquisite backdrop for the Lord Shri Rai Hridiharan Chandrabhaan – so interesting to see in progress this artist at work!

backdrop being painted
backdrop in construction https://www.instagram.com/p/CEObhSkF2M4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Clusters of lotus decorate this 3 step backdrop for Radha Krishna – perfect for summer heatwave

lotus backdrop and lotus step for radharani and krishna deities altar

Simple altar backdrops of lotus flowers for Radha Krishna traditional altar

lotus backdrop

Very nicely presented this simple pretty painted lotus backdrop is too sweet not to share.

New artistic heights acheived by design company Decor by Krishna – Banana palms and lotus!

http://www.decorbykrishna.com

I really appreciate the simple and eco-friendly aesthetic of this company. They started small but now have branches accross the world. This is from their mission statement:

How are we achieving this? Its simple, we go with traditional and evergreen designs with fresh fragrant local flowers, coconut leaves, banana leaves. These designs are timetested and give a huge positive response from clients. 

https://decorbykrishna.com/

You can’t look past the strong ZING of fresh greens! Would make a charming altar backdrop or background to do at home for nearly nothing. Fresh is fun!

tilak backdrop design by decor by krishna company

While this is a large event set up I could totally see it being reflected in a festival altar.

One more stunning design from Shri Radharamanaltar backdrop inspo files:

A pair of gopis flank Shri Radharaman in his little jasmine strung tent.
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Krishna’s cow friends join Him on the Altar

Krishna deity with large surabhi cow behind him and twin deer at his lotus feet. deity of krishna on altar with blue background and teal carpet

Have you started collecting cows for Krishna?

It seems like all the Vaishnava devotees soon enough start finding that cows remind them of Krishna, and so a little hunt begins. My sister has collection of what I would call mexican painted cows that have marched along her mantle for many years. I wish I had a photo to show you!

Gopala –  Gopala means “cowherd”—go means “cow,” and pala means “protector.” 

Shri Vanvihari Krishna deity dressed in red with Gaura Nitai deities and behind Krishna a large surabhi cow with full milk bags. Altar decorated witha mirror and vases and silver lanterns above
Here’s my altar when I had Surabhi cow visiting and also two sweet deer nestled up to Krishna’s lotus feet.

Have you seen my altar? I have been looking for cows for my sweet Krishna deity, Sri Sri Vanvihari Krishna – and of course I have been infused with the Surabhi Cow enthusiasm of all of Krishna’s devotees!!

Gopala, our lover of the cows and the cowherd maidens of Braj, is beloved by everyone, and what sweeter way to worship our deer lord than to offer Krishna’s cows to accompany Him on the altar?! I am still working on the perfect Surabhi to offer, but in the meantime my collection has grown quite vast!

Recently a friend reached out wanting to order some of the cows they have seen in my collection online, and I took some photos to give them a size reference, and thought I would share the photos with you! Why not, when it’s such a thing to set up the photos already, right?

Krishna’s cows come in all shapes and sizes!

Just a few from my collection – the Syamasundar Krishna deity is 13′ for those of you who will ask
You can definately order these deer – while I have a second pair. One set live with Krishna on my altar!

Collectable cows are fun too!

Another friend has little milk jugs in the shape of a cow, and offers them to Krishna with milk!

Vintage delft wear porcelain jug in shape of cow to store and pour milk from etsy collectable cows
https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/967648877/delft-blue-creamer-in-the-shape-of-a-cow?gpla=1&gao=1&

I found this one on Etsy – super cute with little painted blue flowers – I love love vintage ceramics and I also love flowers! So this little cow is the cutest and now I’ve found, I would LOVE to buy Him. Except my house is kind of exploding at the edges under my collections of CUTE so maybe not. Maybe one of you will take him/her home. Follow the link to find where to buy (etsy).

That time I made Krishna’s cows as little necklaces….

These little cow pendants were inspired by a friend whose daughter, the same age as mine, is named Surabhi. It made me very happy to see Surabhi wearing a Surabhi Cow necklace! I still have a few left and I would LOVE to see you or your loved one wearing a Krishna’s cow pendant too! Order here: Surabhi cow necklace pendant V2

I would LOVE to see what cows you have found for you Surabhi Cow Collection, email me a photo and I can put together a little blog post to inspire us all!

LOVE,

your friend, Sita