Krishna's Idol: Get a small metal or stone idol (under 5 inches preferred).
If
unavailable, use a photo of Shreekrishna.
Ganesha's Idol: Perform Ganesha pooja first. Use an idol, photo, or
simply place a coconut
on a rice-filled plate.
Stool/Stand (Peetham): Place the Krishna idol on a decorated stand covered
with a cloth. Use a
brass/copper plate under the idol.
Naivedyam: Offer Prasadam or any food, such as sweets, fruits, or any
decent food.
Pooja Plate: Include:
- Sandalwood powder (Chandan) or Ashtagandha
- Raw rice (Akshatam) colored with turmeric
- Turmeric, kumkum, flowers, Doorva (if available)
- Incense sticks, camphor, and a Janayu (three-stranded cotton thread)
- Betel leaves and areca nuts
- A Shankh, if available.
Vastram (Optional): Offer any clothing to Shreekrishna, either plain cloth
or any
style.
Panchamrutham (Optional): For Abhishekam, gather in small bowls:
- Milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar, and cut fruits.
Tulasi Leaves: Collect at least 120 tulsi leaves (108 for archana, the rest
for pooja).
Vessels: Use copper, brass, silver, or steel:
- Spoon, glass, water pot, pooja bell, oil lamps, Aarti plate, and rangoli.
Setup: Sit on a mat or wooden slab in front of the idol, light the lamps, and keep your
materials within
reach. Place your spoon, glass, and water pot to your left, and pooja materials to your
right. A plate to pour water in your front.