Why Urdhva-pundra tilak on Krishna's forehead

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees

Please forgive me for my ignorance.

But suddenly a question came to my mind and that is.

Why does Krishna's picture/deity/idol shows Urdhva-pundra tilak on his forehead.

Urdhva-pundra tilak indicates surrender to Lord Krishna and the Urdhva-pundra symbolizes the lotus foot of Vishnu-Krishna.

The leaf symbol between the eyes protruding towards nose is indication of tulsi leaf on Krishna's foot.

Then why Krishna has to wear this tilak. (as shown on pictures/deities)

Please update me with correct information.

jai shree Krishna

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  • Volunteer

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    i heard that this Tilak is the Lotus Feet of Shrimati Radharani - red.

    Your servant, 

    • Volunteer

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      • Volunteer

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        • Hare Krishna

          The attached picture and many more  shows Urdhva-pundra tilak.

          The red U shape tilak - Lotus Feet of Shrimati Radharani make sense but not the urdhav-pundra tilak.

          krishna.jpg

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          • Volunteer

            true, even in Shri Mayapur Lord Madhav has similar so i asked this question and waiting for their merciful reply.

            As soon i get i will share it here.

            Your servant, 

            • Hare Krishna dear Bhaktin Mataji

              Any new information on this?

              • Volunteer

                some Devotees told that i have to ask to HH Sivaram Swami Maharaja so i did. Now waiting for the reply.

                Your servant, 

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