πΈ What is Damodara Puja?
Damodara Puja, the festival of offering ghee lamps to Lord Krishna, lasts the entire month of Kartika. It is described in the scriptures as the best among months. Damodara (Kartika) month glorifies Krishnaβs pastime of being bound with ropes by Mother Yasoda.
Observing vrata (austerities) in the month of Kartika is glorified in the Puranas. One who offers ghee lamps to Lord Damodara in this auspicious month and sings the Damodara Ashtakam will get rid of past sins and develop bhakti (devotion) to Lord Damodara.
Everyone β men, women, young, and old β can offer ghee lamps. Offerings can be made in the morning, evening, or both.
π Daily Kartik Quote
β¨ Puja Benefits (Based on Puranas)
- Of all plants, Tulasi is most dear; of all pilgrimage places, Dvaraka is most dear; of all days, Ekadasi is most dear; and of all months, Kartika is most dear.
- Offering a ghee lamp during Kartika brings spiritual pastimes in Lord Hariβs splendid world.
- One who offers a ghee lamp during Kartika has his sins erased instantly.
- Results from this offering surpass even a hundred yajnas or pilgrimages.
- The devotee attains the eternal spiritual world, free from suffering.
- Of all gifts, offering a ghee lamp during Kartika is the best.
πͺ What You Need for the Puja?
- Lamp or diya (mud or brass) to hold ghee and wick
- Ghee, cotton wick, and matchbox
- Audio player or smartphone with Damodara Ashtakam song
- DAMODARA ASTAKAM sheet (lyrics & meaning)
- Lord Krishna's picture (preferably Damodara)
π How to Do the Puja Daily (8-10 mins)
- Place Lord Krishna's picture on a table or puja room
- Play the DAMODARA ASTAKAM song
- Sing along with the DAMODARA ASTAKAM sheet
- After song ends, light the ghee lamp
- Offer the ghee lamp in 7 clockwise circles around the picture
- Family members can offer lamps in turns or together
π₯ Watch: How to Do the Puja
Follow this video along with the Damodara Ashtakam to perform your puja correctly.
namamisvaram sac-cid-ananda-rupam
lasat-kundalam gokule bhrajamanam
yasoda-bhiyolukhalad dhavamanam
paramrishtam atyantato drutya gopya
rudantam muhur netra-yugmam mrijantam
karambhoja-yugmena satanka-netram
muhuh svasa-kampa-trirekhanka-kanthasthita-
graivam damodaram bhakti-baddham
itidrik sva-lilabhir ananda-kunde
sva-ghosham nimajjantam akhyapayantam
tadiyeshita-jneshu bhaktair jitatvam
punah prematas tam satavritti vande
varam deva moksham na mokshavadhim va
na canyam vrine 'ham vareshad apiha
idam te vapur natha gopala-balam
sada me manasy avirastam kim anyaih
idam te mukhambhojam atyanta-nilair
vritam kuntalaih snigdha-raktais ca gopya
muhus cumbitam bimba-raktadharam me
manasy avirastam alam laksha-labhaih
namo deva damodarananta vishno
prasida prabho duhkha-jalabdhi-magnam
kripa-drishti-vrishtyati-dinam batanu
grihanesha mam ajnam edhy akshi-drisyah
kuveratmajau baddha-murtyaiva yadvat
tvaya mocitau bhakti-bhajau kritau ca
tatha prema-bhaktim svakam me prayaccha
na mokshe graho me 'sti damodareha
namas te 'stu damne sphurad-dipti-dhamne
tvadiyodarayatha visvasya dhamne
namo radhikayai tvadiya-priyayai
namo 'nanta-lilaya devaya tubhyam
πΌ Kartik Seva
Deepa Daana Seva
During this auspicious month, the temple will be decorated gorgeously with ghee lamps.
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Karthik Month Special Seva
The entire month is celebrated as a festival of devotion and light, where devotees offer ghee lamps daily to Lord Krishna and sing the DamodarΔαΉ£αΉakam prayers.
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Rajbhog Seva
Offer special bhoga preparations for the Lord every day of the month of Kartika.
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Annadana Seva
Sponsor the distribution of prasadam during this auspicious month in the name of your family or loved ones.
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