Janmashtami is one of the most auspicious festivals of Hindus. It celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. This year Janmashtami will be celebrated from Thursday 18 August to Friday 19 August. Devotees across the world celebrate the festival with much pomp and show. They keep fast, offer prayers and sing Krishna hymns. Keeping the idol of infant Krishna or Bal Gopal in a palanquin or swing is considered auspicious. They are first bathed with water containing fragrant flowers. After this, anoint the Lord with saffron mixed milk. She is then dressed in new clothes and then placed in a palanquin. This year you can make his birthday even more special by making his palanquin at home using simple things that are easily available in our homes.
Here we have shared some tips, tricks and ideas that will help you to make the best palanquin for your Kanha ji.
If you want to make colorful and recyclable palanquin for Lord Krishna then you can choose this origami Odia. Use flowers made of colored paper to make beautiful hammocks.
You can also use ghota and artificial flowers to make a splendid hammock for Lord Krishna.
Check out the step-by-step method of making Palki for Bal Gopal below:
Hope you enjoy the whole process of making personalized palanquin for your baby Krishna.