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Hello Friends, Today we have come up with a tutorial video on how to dress up Laddu Gopal. We make youtube videos of the same showing how to do the shringar. So do them check out. Let's begin!
Firstly, we need to decide what dress we want the Goapalji to wear. So first select the dress. In this video, we made the Thakurji wear a cotton Golden Dress (customized by us) because of the summer season. Also, we made jewelry with pearls that are lightweight too.
2. Choose a background.
Choose a background fabric, or any sort of decoration if you wish to do but it should co-ordinate with the vastras (clothes). In this video, we have selected a beige colored fabric which has some sequins on it.
3. Bathing of the Deities
Rub Gopi Chandan (sandalwood paste) on the deities to clean them. Later use a soft cotton cloth to remove the dried paste and then pour water on the deities. Finally, wipe them with a dry towel.
4. Dressing up.
We have dressed Laddu Goapal in the above-selected dress. We have draped a turban out of the dupatta. We have used decorative peacock feather and pearl pins to decorate the turban further.
Then we have used different pieces of jewelry made of white and gold pearls (customized and made by us) to decorate him like a necklace, bazubandh (armlet), bangles, earrings, flute (bansuri) Bindi for forehead, chin and as a finger ring, etc.
5. Decorate them with Flowers
You can decorate the deities with flowers real or even artificial ones can be used.
6. Make him sit in Jhula (Swing)
Bal Gopal is treated as a small kid who needs immense care. Laddu Gopal is therefore usually sat in a swing (jhula). If you have the swing for Laddu Gopal make him sit in it and swing it gently.
7. Offer Prasad
At last, offer any kind of prasad to deities that is home-cooked and pure. Try to offer food with no onion and garlic. Also, dry fruits or fruits can be offered. In this video, we have offered almonds (badam) and all (water) in a silver glass with a Tulsi leaf decorated on it.
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