Kanha ji / Thakur Ji

Generally Thakur ji or Laddu/ Ladoo Gopal ji is worshipped daily in all hindu houses. Laddu Gopal ji is just another name and baby form of Lord Krishna (Bala Krishna). If you have Thakur ji in your house, it is believed that they are one among the family members and they have to be taken care in the similar way you take care of any of your family member.

If you have already kept Laddu Gopal ji at your home or are planning to buy Laddu Gopal ji online or from any nearby pooja shop you have to follow certain rules to worship them daily at your home.

Bathing you Laddu Gopal ji
Bathe you Bal Gopal ji and dress them daily. Generally Ganga water is recommended for bathing but clean tap water can also be used. Tulsi and Sandalwood are two most important items which you must always keep for bathing them.

Dressing up your Laddu Gopal ji
After bathing, you must dress up your Kanhaji in new clothes. Buy designer dress for Kanhaji which can be used for daily purpose and you must also buy festive dress for your Laddu Gopal ji which should be worn on any hindu festival. Laddu Gopal ji Mukut and Pagdi must also be used as a part of their dress or sringar. At last do not forget to buy Kanhaji jewellery. Wear your Kanhaji small Mala, Kada , Bansuri / Murli, etc.

Kanhaji Bhog
Offer your Laddu Gopal ji some milk and regular food offerings with occasional food delicacies. Offer them bhog atleast 4 times a day. Avoid serving them in the same utensils you have your food in. Always use a separate bhog thali for Laddu Gopal ji. It is always recommended to buy a brass thali with a glass, a bowl and a spoon for your Laddu Gopal ji.

Evening Aarti and Jhula
Always light up a ghee lamp or diya infront of your Laddu Gopal ji daily in the evening. Use some incense sticks and chant the mantras and keep them on a gaddi which can be kept on any sihansan or Jhula. Make their bed in the night, wear them a night dress and make them sleep.

Thakur ji Toys
Buy toys for Laddu Gopal ji just like you buy toys for your kids. You can buy Gopal ji phone, carom board, cricket kit for your Takhur ji.