A simple checklist for your Krishna Janmashtami celebration.
Start with the centre of your puja:
1. Krishna Idol
2. Puja Thali
Choose a clean and beautiful setup that suits your family's tradition.
A traditional diya brings warmth to the puja space.
Keep ready:
1. Brass or clay diya
2. Cotton wicks
3. Ghee or oil
For the traditional puja atmosphere, you may keep:
1. Incense or dhoop
2. Camphor
3. Incense holder
4. Camphor holder
Use them safely and according to your family tradition.
Fresh flowers add beauty to the altar.
Tulsi is also traditionally important in Vaishnava worship.
Keep them fresh and ready before puja.
Prepare a simple offering such as:
1. Makhan Mishri
2. Fruits
3. Milk
4. Panchamrit
5. Traditional sweets
Offerings vary by family and region.
Depending on your tradition, you may also use:
1. Panchapatra & Achamani
2. Small Puja Bowls
3. Bell
4. Decorative Krishna Jhula
Choose only what your puja requires.
You don't need an elaborate setup.
A Krishna idol, diya, flowers, bhog and sincere prayer can make a meaningful Janmashtami celebration.