Gaurannga Institute for Vedic Education (GIVE) is an international NGO, founded by His Grace Dr. Vrindavanchandra Das.
Gaurannga Institute for Vedic Education (GIVE) is an international NGO, founded by His Grace Dr. Vrindavanchandra Das.
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In the month of Kartik, Lord Krishna is worshipped as Damodar, the child bound at the waist by Mother Yashoda’s love. Offering ghee lamps to Him each evening while singing the Damodarashtakam is described in the Padma Purana as especially dear to the Lord.
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Kartik Maas is called Damodar Month because Lord Krishna is worshipped during this period in His childhood form as Damodara. The name remembers the pastime in which Mother Yashoda tried to bind young Krishna to a wooden grinding mortar after His playful mischief. Although the Supreme Lord cannot be controlled by material power, Krishna allowed Himself to be bound when He saw His mother’s loving effort.
The account, described in the Tenth Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam, presents a central devotional teaching of Kartik: the Supreme Lord willingly responds to pure love. For this reason, devotees remember Lord Damodara by offering lamps and singing prayers that describe His childhood form and Mother Yashoda’s devotion.
There is no need to make the observance complicated. Devotees may choose practices according to their health, responsibilities and level of spiritual experience. The important principle is to offer regular time and attention to Lord Krishna throughout Damodar Month.
Devotees commonly sing Sri Damodar Ashtakam while offering a lamp during Kartik. This eight-verse prayer remembers Krishna running from Mother Yashoda, being caught by her and accepting the rope around His belly. Singing it with an understanding of its meaning helps turn the lamp offering into personal remembrance of Lord Damodara.
The complete Sanskrit verses, transliteration and explanations are available in the guide to Sri Damodar Ashtakam.
Read Sri Damodar AshtakamUse a fresh earthen diya, washed clean, with a cotton wick soaked in ghee.
Place a picture or deity of Lord Damodar and Mother Yashoda in a clean, sacred space.
Light the lamp. While ringing a bell, offer the lamp to the Lord by tracing seven clockwise circles around His entire form.
Sing the Damodarashtakam or chant the Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra while making your offering.
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A sustainable routine helps devotees remain consistent without neglecting family, work or health responsibilities.
Begin the day at 4:30 AM with Mangal Arati, the first worship of the Lord.
Watch live on YouTubeHear Srimad Bhagavatam katha, the ripened fruit of the tree of Vedic knowledge. The Bhagavatam (1.1.3) invites every listener to drink its nectar again and again.
Watch live on YouTubeChant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra on your japa beads: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. The Kali-santarana Upanishad declares that no better way to cross this age of Kali is found in all the Vedas.
Perform regular responsibilities honestly while avoiding unnecessary distractions and harmful speech.
In the evening, offer a ghee lamp to Lord Damodara and sing Sri Damodar Ashtakam.
Read and sing Sri Damodar AshtakamEnd the day by remembering one lesson from Krishna’s pastimes and planning the next day’s devotional practice.
Our devotees will come to your home and guide your family through a complete Kartik Deepotsava: lamp offering, kirtan and the sweet pastime of Lord Damodar.
With family and friendsEvery member of the family offers a ghee lamp to Lord Damodar, the central act of Kartik.
Sing Sri Damodar Ashtakam and the Hare Krishna Mahamantra together with our devotees.
Hear how Lord Krishna allowed Himself to be bound by Mother Yashoda’s love.
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Deep Daan is the offering of lamps to the Lord. During Kartik, offering ghee lamps to Lord Damodar is considered one of the most auspicious devotional acts of the year.
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