Maluru krishna - museum replicated copper idol

🌟 1. Blessings for Childbirth

• One of the most well-known beliefs is that childless couples are blessed with children after sincerely praying to Malur Krishna.

• The deity is in the form of a crawling infant Krishna (Navaneetha Krishna), holding butter in His hand—a symbol of innocence and divine joy.

• Many couples offer special “Seva” (services/offerings) like “Palabhishekam” (milk bathing ritual) or cradle offerings for this purpose.

🙏 2. Spiritual Upliftment & Devotion

• Worshipping Krishna in His child form is said to invoke unconditional love and devotion (bhakti).

• Devotees report experiencing deep inner peace, clarity, and a stronger connection to the divine.

💖 3. Joy and Emotional Healing

• The very sight of the deity, with a smile and crawling posture, is believed to uplift the heart and soothe emotional pain.

• Krishna’s form here is symbolic of pure joy, helping devotees heal from grief, loneliness, or sadness.

🛡️ 4. Protection from Evil and Negativity

• Devotees believe Malur Krishna offers divine protection from negative energies, jealousy, and evil influences.

• Many families offer butter, flowers, and tulsi leaves as symbolic acts of surrender and trust in Krishna’s protection.

🎶 5. Association with Saint Purandara Dasa

• The temple is historically linked to Saint Purandara Dasa, the “father of Carnatic music,” who composed many krithis (devotional songs) here.

• Worshipping here is believed to enhance musical talent and devotion through music