Laddu Gopal murti, the child form of Lord Krishna, has a special charm that attracts everyone. The mischievous yet bubbly smile and innocent eyes are enough mesmerize anyone. Many families keep a Laddu Gopal idol at home and take care of it like a small child.
Although this tradition has long been a part of the Indian culture, many people who have recently brought the idol or are planning to do so does some mistakes unintentionally.
There are some dos and don’ts every disciple of Lord Krishna should know before bringing a Laddu Gopal statue. These simple yet powerful rules help keep the sanctity and living energy around the idol pure and spiritually positive within the home.
Dos of Keeping a Laddu Gopal Murti at Home
1). Daily Bath and Dressing
See, when you decide to bring a Bal Gopal murti, you are inviting Lord Krishna to your home. It is important to take care of Bal Swaroop of Bhagwan Shri Krishna through daily rituals.
The morning should start with bathing the Bal Gopal idol, and one should be dressed in clean clothes. Do proper shringhaar with essential ornaments like bansuri, mukut, necklace, bracelet, etc.
After the bath, apply the pure sandalwood paste on the forehead of the murti. It is essential to follow this daily ritual to keep the environment auspicious and full of positivity.
2). Four Times Bhog
Just like a small baby, Laddu Gopal also needs special treatment. You need to serve a bhog (meal) at least four times a day. It is essential to note that only pure vegetarian or sattvik food without onion, garlic, and vegetarian species should be served to the idol.
Although you can serve any sattvik food items to Laddu Gopal for Bhog, he mostly loves makhan mishri, Laddu, Halwa, and Kheer. Also, you can serve some dry fruits, and don’t forget to offer water.
3). Aarti
It is mandatory for the family who keep a Laddu Gopal to perform aarti two times a day, i.e., morning and evening aarti. Offer fresh flowers to the idol, alongside some fresh fruits, as loved by Baal Gopal.
Additionally, keep the intentions (Bhav) clean and pure while performing the aarti. It is always best to keep the Radha Rani statue along with Laddu Gopal whenever performing the aarti.
4). Sleep and Wake Up
Laddu Gopal murti has a living energy within it, and he should be treated like a baal swaroop of the Lord. Just like a child needs rest, it is equally important for you to give proper and complete rest to Laddu Gopal in the afternoon and night.
Make the idol lie down on his bed and put a pillow under his head. Cover the idol with a soft blanket, mosquito net, and other essentials. To wake the bal Gopal, clap your hands slowly.
5). Keep the Idol in a Clean and Peaceful Place
Keeping the Laddu Gopal Idol anywhere is said to be inauspicious. As the statue is a form of the Lord himself, it should be treated likewise. Make sure the place is clean and spiritually active. Choose a place with no disturbance around it and never place it near the bedroom or bathroom.
To maintain the sanctity of the idol, you can keep the idol in your home temple in the Northeast (Ishaan) corner or the east direction of the pooja room. Never place the idol directly on the floor; keep it on an elevated platform or pedestal.
Don’ts of Keeping a Ladoo Gopal Idol at Home
1). Don’t Leave the Idol Alone
Just like you can’t leave your little baby alone anywhere, a laddu Gopal murti should never be left alone. Take the idol alongside you whenever you go outside. However, if you are going out for a long period of time, you should assign this duty to someone in your family.
Never leave the idol alone in the home without any food or daily care. If you are welcoming a Laddu Gopal to your home, you must give him special care and attention. Keep the space clean and fully hygienic, and dress the idol well daily and during special occasions.
2). Do Not Touch the Idol with Unclean Hands
Touching the Laddu Gopal murti with dirty hands is a spiritual offense that should never be done. Always wash your hands before worshipping or handling the idol to maintain the purity and respect.
Also, while offering the food or performing the aarti, make sure you have bathed, and the place is clean and hygienic. Doing so will maintain the sanctity and purity of the environment.
3). Do Not Ignore Respect During Daily Routines
Following a strict daily routine is so important if you are welcoming Lord Krishna in his child form. As said above, make sure the place is cleaned daily, perform morning and evening aarti, and offer bhog to the Lord four times a day.
While praying, avoid negative thoughts, cult feelings, arguments, and harsh language near the place where the idol is kept. Even make your children understand the ritual and encourage them to follow. It is necessary to keep the place pure, calm, and positive.
Conclusion
With this guide, you already know what should be done and what should be avoided before welcoming a Laddu Gopal murti to your home. Although we know devotees’ bhav (intentions) are enough to please lord, there are some basic principles everyone should follow to keep the divine presence within the idol. As now that you know the basic rules of keeping a Laddu Gopal Idol, it is time to welcome the lord to your home. If you are looking for a pure white marble Laddu Gopal idol, Pandey Moorti Bhandar is the place where you can find a customized idol, exactly as you imagine the Lord. We have been in the Marble moorti manufacturing business for over 4 generations and specialize in manufacturing Laddu Gopal Idols, Radha Krishna Statues, Ram Darbar, etc.
