Sri Krishna’s two makara-shaped[1] earrings (kundalas) are widely known by the name Ratir-agadhi-daivata. His crown’s name is Ratnapara, and the decoration on the crown is called Camara-damari.
The peacock feather crown on Sri Krishna’s head is called Nava-ratna-vidamba. His gunja-necklace is named Ragavalli and His tilaka’s name is Drishtimohana.
The garland made of many different types of leaves and flowers, hanging down to Krishna’s lotus feet, is called Vanamala, and a garland made of five different coloured flowers is named Vaijayanti-mala.
Sri Krishna appeared in the night of the eight day (astami) of the waning moon in the month of Bhadra. This night manifests its glory in this world being decorated by Sri Krishna’s birth. During this night the moon rises along with his beloved, the constellation called Rohini[2].
[1] Somebody says that is a big alligator. Other translate it as a dolphin. Fact is that a makara is a huge animal
[2] The Rohini constellation is considered to be shaped like a chariot and consists of five stars. According to the Puranas, she is the daughter of Daksha and the wife of the moon.
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