- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Wednesday Mantras: Although a devotee can worship their deity at any time and on any day, Wednesdays are considered fortunate for devotees of Lord Krishna. In Hinduism, different manifestations of god are revered on each day of the week. Lord Krishna is worshipped on Budhwar or Wednesday associated with the planet Mercury (Budh). The day is also linked to Lord Vitthal, who is known to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna.
In order to please the Supreme Lord and grow spiritually, offering prayers to Lord Krishna is an excellent devotional practice. It aids in the development of a close relationship with the divine, the acquisition of universal knowledge and abundant energy, the control and discipline of the mind, and the expression of our love for god.
How To Worship Lord Krishna On Wednesday
Take A Bath & Apply Gopi Chandan: You must start your day by taking a bath for cleansing your mind and body. After that, make sure to apply gopi chandan or braj raj (mud of Vrindavan) on your forehead as it is very dear to Lord Krishna.
Do Fasting: It is also auspicious to keep a fast on Wednesday to please Lord Krishna. It is believed that whosoever keeps a fast on Wednesday for the divine Lord, he/she attains immense good fortune and the utmost blessings of Lord Krishna.
Do Achmani: When you first enter the puja area in your home, take a spoon with your left hand, dribble some water onto your right hand, and then silently chant "Om achyutaya namaha" while sipping it. Say "Om anantaya namaha" while drinking more water. Chant the last mantra "Om Govindaya namaha" and take a sip of water again before drying your hands. This is known as “achmani” which is an important step before performing puja.
Bathe The Laddu Gopal Deity With Panchamrit: If you have the Laddu Gopal deity at your home then make sure to bathe him using panchamrit - milk, ghee, curd, honey, sugar powder and Tulsi leaves. Later on, cosume this as prasad. In the case of Laddu Gopal ji, make sure to dress him in beautiful green apparel and decorate him with flowers and ornaments.
Light A Ghee Diya In Front Of The Deity: You must light a ghee diya in front of Lord Krishna’s idol at your home’s temple. You can also light the diya in front of Laddu Gopal ji or simply Lord Krishna’s picture.
Offer Bhog & Flowers: After lighting the diya and incense sticks, make sure to offer sattvik bhog to Lord Krishna along with tulsi leaves. As it is said that Lord Krishna will not accept any bhog offering without tulsi leaves, make sure to include them in the bhog. You must also offer blue-coloured flowers to the deity to seek his choicest blessings.
Chant Lord Krishna Mantra: You must chant Lord Krishna mantras such as Hare Krishna Mahamantra, Krishna Gayatri Mantra, Sri Radha Krishna Stuti, and Sri Krishna Ashtakam to receive the choicest blessings of Lord Krishna to attain good fortune, positivity, and prosperity.
(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)