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Gopal Sahasranama is an important Hindu ritual that focuses on Lord Gopal’s thousand names. This ritual has special significance in temples such as the Sakhi Gopal Temple, in Odisha in India, a popular pilgrimage site for Lord Krishna devotees.
Sakhi Gopal Temple:
- Sakhi Gopal is located in Puri district of Odisha.
- The temple is famous for its life-sized statue of Lord Krishna with a flute.
- In the legend, Lord Krishna plays a key role as a judge in a dispute. Hence the name of “Sakhi”, or witness Gopal.
Gopal sahasranama puja in sakhi gopal
- Sahasranama is “thousands of names.” This puja involves chanting Lord Gopal’s thousand names with devotion and reverence.
- It is believed that the puja will bring blessings, prosperity, and peace to devotees.
- This includes a variety of rituals, such as Abhishekam, (ritual bathing the deity), Alankaram, (decoration), Archana and Chanting (offering flowers) and Aarti.
Procedure:
- Sankalpa: A devotee vows to perform pujas with pure devotion and a pure heart.
- Purification : The area as well as the items used for the puja is cleansed. Purification is also performed by the devotee.
- Invocation The Lord Gopal’s presence is felt by chanting and reciting mantras.
- Recitation With devotion, the thousand names of Lord Gopal is recited. It can be done by an individual or a group.
- Offerings Flowers and fruits are offered to the god during the recitation.
- Aarti and Prasad Puja ends with the waving and distribution of lit lamps (Aarti).
Significance of this Puja
- According to legend, performing the Gopal Sahasranama puja will bring you spiritual upliftment and inner peace as well as fulfillment of your desires.
- It promotes a feeling of divine love and devotion between the devotees and Lord Krishna.