VAAKA
CHAARTHU
It is one of the rituals observed everyday with utmost
reverence. It is the ceremonial bathing of the Bhagawan's idol
before attending to Alankara ritual. It is done by the devout
priests with such care and attention that is surpasses mother's care
for children.
Is not Balakrishna their pet child? Who else could bathe him
in the absence of Yasoda ma? Their affectionate attention is great
and the Lord's anugraha on them is equally great. There are some
fine songs associated with it and they are melodious. Ardent
devotees not only delight at hearing but also commit them to memory
for daily singing.
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