Panchamrit Vs Charanamrit: Prasad is made of both Panchamrit and Charanamrit, yet how is it different

Very few people would know that both Charanamrit and Panchamrit are different. The method of making both is different. Know the difference between the two here.

Charanamrit and Panchamrit have the same importance as worship lessons in Sanatan Dharma. It is considered very important to take Charanamrit and Panchamrit as prasad during worship . Priests often give Panchamrit and Charanamrit as Prasad to the devotees visiting the temple. But very few people know that both Charanamrit and Panchamrit are different. The method of making both is different and both have different religious importance. Know the difference between the two here.

Difference between Panchamrit and Charanamrit

Five things are mixed in Panchamrit. It is prepared for the consecration of God in Katha-Havan etc. The five things which are mixed in Panchamrit are cow's milk, curd, ghee, gangajal and sugar. Mixing all these, Panchamrit is prepared for God's abhishek and bhog. But Charanamrit is prepared by mixing Tulsi in water.

what is panchamrit

It is clear from the name Panchamrit that nectar is made of five holy things. To make it, five nectar-like things are mixed together. This is the anointing of God. Be it the story of Lord Satyanarayan or the birth of Kanha ji on Janmashtami, on both the occasions the anointing of God is done by making Panchamrit. After that it is taken as Prasad.

what is charanamrit

It is also clear from the name Charanamrit that the nectar of God's feet. To prepare this nectar, Lord Shaligram is bathed with the water of the Ganges. Tulsi Dal is also mixed in this. After that the nectar of the Lord's feet is distributed to the devotees in the form of Prasad. Some rules for taking Charanamrit have been mentioned in the scriptures. Charanamrit should be taken accordingly. It is said that Charanamrit should always be taken with the right hand only. It should always be made in a copper vessel. Perhaps this is the reason why Charanamrit is always kept in copper pots in temples.

(The information given here is based on religious beliefs and public beliefs, there is no scientific evidence for it. It has been presented here keeping in mind the general public interest.)