Tag: Rituals for Krishna

We, Pushti Margiya Vaishnavs, often come across terms like “Maan Bhog” and “Grahan” while performing seva of our Nidhi Swaroop. Let us understand the bhaav of Maan Bhog first.

Maan Bhog: Bhaav in Pushti Marg

Many a times, we get … Read more...

In Vaikunta, Lord Vishnu is in deep contemplation. Lakshmi sits serenely at His feet. Vishnu tells her that the time is right for Her to be born as Radha in Bhuloka. However, Lakshmi hesitates. When Vishnu asks her for the … Read more...

We celebrate Krishna’s Daan leela for 20 days beginning from Daan Ekadashi which falls on the 11^th day of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad.

The word “Daan” in Krishna’s Daan leela does NOT mean donation or charity. “Daan” means … Read more...

We, Pushti Margiya Vaishnavs refrain from offering samagri made out carrots, cabbage, radish, beetroot, onions, garlic, masoor dal, mushrooms etc to our Nidhi swaroops. Also, we do not offer fruits like water melon, plums, litchi etc and beverages like tea … Read more...

We celebrate two completely different kinds of Holi in Barsana, Nandgaon and Baldeo (towns near Mathura). And recreate Krishna’s and Balarama’s unique leelas and bhaavs during these two Holis.

Krishna’s Lath Maar Holi

One day, Krishna and His gopas go … Read more...

We celebrate Vasant Panchami on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha. 40 days after Vasant Panchami, we usher in the season of spring. And celebrate Holi and Dhuli Vandan on the 41^st day. 

We believe that after … Read more...

The rishis of Dandak Aranya

In time out of mind, 16,000 rishis perform a tapasya in the Dandak Aranya. They know lord Vishnu has incarnated as Rama. And all they want is to get a glimpse of Rama. When Rama … Read more...