Q&A for How to Perform Puja to Krishna

While a conch shell is preferred, a bell can still be used. Remember, it is not about what you do, but if you mean it in your heart and soul.

Yes, you still can, Lord Krishna will be happy with your offering.

Absolutely. Lord Krishna is a incarnation of Lord Vishnu, hence he can be worshiped by a couple.

You can use "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevya Namah" (but it is mostly used for Vishnu), or "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare." The second mantra with both Krishna and Rama is the full mantra.

Yes. Meat eating is very unclean, therefore Rama prefers his devotees to be pure vegetarian.

The most popular way to perform all Hindu pujas is to worship Ganesha first, saying "ae te gandhe pushpe, shiddwidata ganeshaye namah".

The mantras are: 1. Om krishnay namah. 2. Krisnaay vasudevaay harhe parmatmane pranyat kleshnashay govinday namoh namah,vasudey sutam devam kans charur mardanam devki permanandam krishnam vande jagatgurum. 3. Shri krishna radha var gokuleshay gopal govardanam nath vishnu. 4. Shankha chakra gada padma vanmala vibhushitam etat kripahe tamham vande parmanand madhvam.

Apologize to the lord. Then start the chant again. However, if this happens unconsciously then you don't need to do anything.

Of course you can play flute and dance for Him. Krishna is yours and you are of Krishna. So do it with heartfelt love and bhaav. Krishna will be very happy.

It is generally recommended to complete the pooja and then break your fast. However, if you are unable to fast on Janmashtami due to unforeseen circumstances, you can still perform the pooja without fasting. Ensure that you apologize and explain your reasoning to Krishna when you do so.

You can find the answer the answer yourself. Just pray this with all your heart and devotion, "O my Lord of life, Shree Krishna. I am attacked by ignorance and illusion. So now I have forgotten you completely. Please have mercy on me. Please lift me up from this misery and give me the ability and knowledge to worship you. O Krishna! I am yours only. I am a foolish servant of you. Kindly help me to get out of this material miseries and allow me to associate with your pure devotees. Oh my dear Krishna! Please accept my obeisance." Pray exactly these words and see the magic. All your questions will be answered. Just do it everyday sincerely. Do it every day sincerely.

Actually, we use prayer beads (Japa mala) for chanting. It consists of 108+1 beads. When we chant 'Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare /Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare' 108 times, then 1 round is completed. Usually we should do minimum of 16 rounds of it. And for me 1 round is completed in 15 minutes - this way I spent 4 hours daily to do 16 rounds chanting.

It's not ideal. Washing your hair and maintaining cleanliness before touching Krishna is important, but you should avoid eating chicken, as it is not traditionally acceptable in devotion.

If your devotion is sincere and your intention is correct, continuing this ritual should not be an issue. However, for a deeper experience of Krishna worship, consider exploring methods described in scriptures, such as chanting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra.

You can perform puja as long as you do not eat meat on the day of the puja.

You should definitely pray to Lord Krishna for a good groom for your daughter, but you must also take matters into your own hands.

Visit a temple, ask Lord Krishna for guidance in gaining wealth, and consider donating to the temple's donation box. However, remember that you should also rely on your own efforts to achieve financial success, as Lord Krishna will likely assist you in your endeavors.

Your devotion to Lord Krishna matters most, so if you are truly devoted, there is no issue with performing the Panchadevo Puja first.

Lord Krishna, as the embodiment of love and dharma, dislikes hypocrisy, arrogance, cruelty, falsehood, and ego-driven devotion. In the Bhagavad Gita, He emphasizes sincerity, humility, and pure-hearted devotion. He disapproves of performing rituals without bhakti (devotion) or with selfish motives, harming others, neglecting duties, and showing disrespect to gurus, elders, or fellow beings. Krishna values a truthful, compassionate, and surrendered heart over external show.

When reciting Ashtottara Naamavali for Lord Vishnu or Krishna, it's best to offer Tulasi leaves, flowers, or white akshata (unbroken rice without turmeric). Traditionally, turmeric-mixed akshata (yellow) is avoided for Lord Vishnu and his forms, as turmeric is more associated with goddess worship. Since Lord Krishna is a form of Vishnu, the same rule applies. Use Tulasi wherever possible—it's most beloved to Krishna. If unavailable, plain white rice or flowers are acceptable.

Yes, traditionally, Panchadeva Puja is performed first as part of the preliminary rites before any main deity worship, including Lord Krishna Puja.

During the Deity's bathing (Abhishekam), devotees often recite Brahma Samhita 5.29, such as "cintāmaṇi-prakara-sadmasu kalpa-vṛkṣa...", to glorify Krishna’s divine form. From the Vedas, Purusha Sukta and Sri Rudram are chanted. The Upanishads provide Narayana Sukta and Nrisimha Tapaniya Upanishad verses, while the Puranas offer Vishnu Sahasranama, Gopala Tapani Upanishad mantras, and select verses from the Bhagavatam. Each verse is chanted while offering substances like water, milk, curd, ghee, and honey during Abhishekam.

Serve Krishna daily at home by chanting the Hare Krishna mahamantra on japa beads. Offer a lamp and incense to His photo or deity in the morning and evening. Set aside a portion of your meals, offer it with a simple mantra, then eat. Read 1–2 verses of the Bhagavad Gita daily. Water and circumambulate Tulasi if you have her. Play bhajans or do a short kirtan daily. Do your work with the mood of offering it to Krishna. At night, express gratitude and chant again. Follow Ekadashi twice a month and hear Krishna’s pastimes weekly. Keep it simple but consistent—devotion grows through love and daily habits.

Simple. Pray to Him with your all heart and love so that He will bless you to build concentration to worship Him beautifully. Also, you can chant 'Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare/Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare'. Also, associate with devotees of Krishna. And devotee association is the most important aspect in Krishna Bhakti.

Contact ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness). They also have temples in Nigeria. You can contact them. They can give you good lessons.

You can keep a photo of Lord Krishna photo in your purse or in a pocket. But if you want keep murti, then it will okay.

You can chant narayana mantra. But if you want to pray Lord Krishna then you will need Krishna mantra. You will get a Krishna mantra online.

No this is not possible. This is kali yuga. This will only happen if you will become the ultimate devotee.

The best time for puja is morning or evening both times are best for puja.

Everybody can worship Krishna but you have to make sure that you are not having your periods that may effect it. But still during your menstrual cycle, you can chant and remember Krishna.