Janmashtami 2024: The Right Way To Perform Krishna Snan

With the pious occasion of Janmashtami ahead of us, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, let us tell you about the glory of fasting on this holy day. It is said that if you observe on this day, it brings you benefits equivalent to donating millions of grains. It is also believed that the merit of fasting on this day equals that of donating gold in the holy land of Kurukshetra. Now, let us know about the right way to perform Lord Krishna’s Abhishek on Janmashtami 2024 from Trindadi Swami Srila Bhakti Vedanta Damodar Maharaj from Vrindavan, in this article.

Swami Ji said, “According to the Skanda Purana, the name Sri Krishna Janmashtami itself is so powerful that it can destroy all sins and is more effective than performing a thousand sacrifices.”

Special Rituals For Janmashtami 2024

Lord Krishna’s birth is believed to be the most special part of this day. At this time, the devotees perform the Abhisheka (bathing) of our beloved Lord Krishna in homes and temples with various substances like milk, curd, butter, and water. Find the right way to perform Abhishek, including the paraphernalia and quantities needed.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of honey
• 2 cups of ghee
• 2 cups of powdered sugar
• 4 cups of curd (double the sugar)

• 8 cups of milk (double the curd)

Procedure

• Add the honey to a vessel.
• Mix in the ghee, powdered sugar, curd, and milk.
• Add plenty of tulsi leaves.
• Perform abhisheka by pouring the mixture over the idol of Lord Krishna.

While Performing Abhisheka

Recite the following verse,

• Krishnaya Vasudevaya 
• Haraye Paramatmane
• Pranata Kleshanashaya
• Govindaya Namo Nama

“Distribute the Prasad amongst the devotees and celebrate the holy appearance of Lord Krishna with full ardour. Wish you and your family a very happy and auspicious Krishna Janmashtami!! Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare,” concluded Swami Ji.

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