The ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
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Krishna Puja in Varanasi
Janmashtami in Varanasi is celebrated with jhankis, midnight aarti and bhajans in homes and temples across the city. Many families also keep Laddu Gopal at home and offer daily seva.
A Pandit can perform Krishna Puja at your home or hotel with panchamrit abhishek, shringar, tulsi archana and aarti, including the midnight birth celebration on Janmashtami.
कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने।
प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः॥
Kṛṣṇāya vāsudevāya haraye paramātmane, praṇatakleśanāśāya govindāya namo namaḥ.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Krishna Puja
Varanasi lies on the route many pilgrims take to Vrindavan and Mathura, and Krishna bhakti blends naturally with the city's Shaiva devotion.
Families who keep Laddu Gopal often like a Pandit to perform the first abhishek and pran pratishtha when bringing the deity home.
Local traditions & timing
- Janmashtami midnight slots are limited; book early.
- Old city lanes are crowded on festival nights, so plan travel time.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel or guest house
- A community hall for a Janmashtami gathering
Planning tips
- Keep a cradle or jhula, new clothes for the deity, makhan mishri and tulsi ready, or ask for samagri.
- Tell us if you are bringing a new Laddu Gopal home.
- Share whether you want bhajans or a Bhagavad Gita path included.
About Krishna Puja
Loving worship of Shri Krishna, often as Laddu Gopal or with Radha, most celebrated on Janmashtami with midnight abhishek and aarti.
Duration
1.5 to 2.5 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
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Krishna Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can the Pandit stay for the midnight Janmashtami aarti?
Yes, this can be arranged. Midnight slots are limited, so please enquire early.
Do you arrange Laddu Gopal pran pratishtha?
Yes. A Pandit can perform the abhishek and installation when you bring Laddu Gopal home.
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