Purpose

To worship Lord Krishna for devotion, joy, and spiritual growth.

अवलोकन

Janmashtami celebrates Lord Krishna’s birth. Devotees sing bhajans, do midnight puja, and offer butter/sweets.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1

Preparation & Cleanliness

Clean the puja area, take bath, wear clean clothes, and arrange items neatly.

2

Sankalpa (Intention) & Invocation

Mentally set your intention and start with a simple prayer to Ganesha and your chosen deity.

3

Main Puja & Offerings

Offer flowers, incense, lamp, and naivedya. Chant the festival mantra or simple prayers.

4

Aarati & Prasad

Perform aarati and distribute prasad to family members.

5

Closing & Gratitude

Offer final prayers, express gratitude, and keep the space clean afterwards.

Primary Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Do's and Don'ts

करें

• • Keep bhajans/devotion
• • Offer simple sattvic naivedya
• • Fast only if healthy

न करें

• • Avoid extreme fasting if unwell
• • Avoid forcing children/elderly

Fasting Guidelines

Fasting Rules

If fasting, keep it light: fruits, milk, water. Break after midnight puja or next morning as per tradition.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

यह पूजा कौन कर सकता है?

कोई भी भक्त इसे घर पर सरल रूप से कर सकता है।

क्या पुजारी चाहिए?

जरूरी नहीं। विस्तृत विधि/होम के लिए पुजारी से परामर्श करें।