Krishna is worshipped in many forms, and each one has its own mood. A playful child, a flute-playing cowherd and a royal king all call for a slightly different shringaar. Here is a simple guide.
Laddu Gopal (Bal Gopal)
Baby Krishna on all fours, often holding a laddoo. The mood is sweet and playful.
- Light, delicate pieces sized to the idol. See how to measure.
- A small mukut or soft pagdi, a short haar, bangles and payal.
- Shop the full Laddu Gopal range.
Murlidhar (Murli Manohar)
Standing Krishna playing the flute, often with Radha Rani. The mood is romantic and joyful.
- A mor mukut and a long bansi are essential.
- A long haar or vaijayanti mala falling to the knees.
- Matching pieces for Radha Rani from our Radha Krishna collection.
Shrinathji
Krishna lifting Govardhan, with his left hand raised. Worshipped in the Pushti Marg tradition at Nathdwara.
- Paag or mukut shringaar following the season, with pearls and serpech.
- See our Pushti Marg guide and Shrinathji shringaar.
Banke Bihari
The beloved deity of Vrindavan, standing in the graceful three-bend (tribhanga) pose.
- Elaborate mukut or pagdi with kalangi, long haar and bansi.
- Read our Banke Bihari shringaar guide.
Dwarkadhish
Krishna as the king of Dwarka, often shown with four arms holding the shankh, chakra, gada and padma.
- A tall, crown-like gold mukut, heavy haar and royal kundal.
- Rich gold polish and kundan pieces suit his royal form.
Frequently asked questions
Can one set of jewellery work for different forms?
Haar, bangles and payal often work across forms if the size fits. The mukut and bansi are where each form differs most.
Which form is best for a home mandir?
Laddu Gopal is the most common at home because he is cared for like a child. Follow your family's tradition and your own bhav.
Laddu Gopal Ji Set
Mukut
Haar
Choker
Kalangi
Bansi
