Ekadasi today. The small deities outfits usually match the big ones. This one is from the second Gaura Purnima the Deities were here for. The pattern was still a bit off and so this dress is way to big. Gradually, though, Krsna chose an excellent seamstress for his small form. Giridhari's cape and dhoti have stars since once Srila Govinda Maharaja saw a Deity dressed with stars on the dress and thought it quite impressive. Today both He and Gandharvika had gold belts that were brought from Navadvipa in early 1996.
Today the darkness snuck up on me. The light has been staying longer so today i was pedaling along without cares and out of nowhere darkness came upon me to say "hello my old friend" Before that i had gone along the way of the beach and seen sevral ducks and geese along with the usual sufferers. Fortunately it is the gaura paksa and there was enough moonlight to see my way back to the asrama.
This evening the mint green and silver takes the Deities to their resting place. Since the spring flowers are begining to appear there are fragrant narcissus, jasmine, and lavender.