Janamashtmi Pujan
Cradle or a jhoola for baby Krishna A metal idol of baby Krishna A small flute to be kept aside Shri Krishna’s idol A dress for baby Krishna Jewellery/ornaments for Shri Krishna Flowers for decoration of the jhoola and offerings Tulsi leaves Chandan Kumkum Akshat White butter (unsalted) for Naiveidhya Mishri (for Naivedhya) Kalash Gangajal or regular water Oil lamp Oil and wicks for lighting lamp Incense sticks (Agarbatti) Dhoop Fruits such as Apple, Banana, Sweet Lime, Pear, Guava and any other fruit Paan Supari Dakshina (currency notes or coins) Whole coconut with its husk
Place the idol of Sri Krishna on a cradle (if you don’t have a cradle, you can place it on a wooden plank neatly covered with a fresh piece of yellow or red cloth).
– Now, close your eyes and do Dhyanam.
– Then invoke Lord Krishna in the idol by inviting him and asking him to accept your humble offerings.
– Then offer water to clean his feet followed by Abhishekam.
– Take a fresh piece of cloth and wipe the idol and then offer mouli or clothes to the Lord.
– After Vastra (clothes) offer janeyu or the sacred thread.
– Then you can offer Chandan for Gandha (fragrance).
– Offer jewellery to Lord Krishna because he loves dressing up.
– Then offer Pushpa (flowers) and worship him.
– Seek his blessings and chant his name with devotion.
– Then offer dhoop, deepam and naivedhya (food preparation) followed by a Tamboolam (paan, supari, fruits and money).
– Conclude the Puja by singing the Aarti.
Janmashtami puja bestows one with happiness, peace, and harmony in life.
Removes the malefic effects caused by the nine planets depending on one’s astrology.
This puja blesses couples with the gift to bear children.
This puja helps one to overcome their enemies and protects one from any misfortune.
Receive Lord Krishna’s blessings.
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