Dressing Laddu Gopal is one of the most joyful parts of seva. If you are new to it, this step-by-step guide shows a simple order that keeps the poshak neat and the jewellery secure. Follow your own family traditions where they differ.
What you need
- A poshak in your idol's size – shop poshak
- A choker and/or haar – chokers · haar
- Bangles and payal – bangles · payal
- Earrings – earrings
- A mukut and morpankh or chandrika – mukut · morpankh
- A bansi – bansi
Or start with a complete Laddu Gopal set.
Step by step
- After snan, dry completely. Moisture dulls jewellery polish.
- Dress the poshak. Put on the lower garment first, then the jama or top, and tie it gently.
- Choker, then haar. The choker sits close to the neck; a longer haar goes over it.
- Bangles and payal. Slide them on gently – if a bangle is tight, use the next size up.
- Kamarband (optional) over the poshak at the waist.
- Earrings.
- Mukut. Centre it on the head, then add the morpankh or chandrika.
- Bansi in the hand to finish.
Getting sizes right
Everything is sized by your Laddu Gopal's number. Compare the mukut diameter and choker neck size on each product with our Laddu Gopal size chart, or WhatsApp a photo to +91 62677 19149.
At night
Many devotees remove heavy jewellery and the mukut for shayan (rest) and keep a light poshak. Store each piece in its box – see our jewellery care guide.
Frequently asked questions
In what order should I put jewellery on Laddu Gopal?
A simple order is: poshak, choker, haar, bangles and payal, kamarband, earrings, mukut with morpankh or chandrika, and finally the bansi.
Should Laddu Gopal wear jewellery at night?
Many devotees remove the mukut and heavy jewellery for shayan and keep a light poshak, following their family tradition.