How to Perform Puja to Krishna

Puja is a form of Hindu worship. Puja to Krishna follows Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita that Bhakti Yoga, which is the path of devotion, is the highest and fastest path to God-consciousness. Puja to Krishna may be performed in the home, in Temple or in holy festivals.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Devotion to Krishna
• Home altar to Krishna
• Bhagavad Gita
• Turmeric
• Sandal paste
• Incense
• Matches
• Plate
• Small cups
• Two candles or oil lanterns

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   Cleanse everything. Clean the area where the altar will reside. Bathe and wear clean clothing.

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   Set your altar facing East, if possible. Place a table or bench against a wall and lay a cloth over it. Place two lamps or candles (unlit) on the table. Set a worship plate with small cups holding the turmeric, camphor and sandal paste on it.

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   Chant with hands together to Maha Ganapati. This assures that there are and will be no obstacles to the ceremony. Also, invoke the God of family for continued protection.

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   Pray to Krishna for protection. Follow by invoking Krishna to receive with reverence.

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   Close with Pradakrishna. Rotating three times clockwise, recite, "Whatever sins I have committed in all my lives. May all of them be absolved as I circumnambulate in thy worship."

Resources

• YouTube Puja to Krishna
• Puja to Sri Krishna
• Puja to Krishna Materials
• Krishna Music
• Short Daily Puja