Spiritual Gifts from Vrindavan
Ishvara's spiritual gifts are offerings carried into Shri Banke Bihari Temple, Vrindavan, and offered to Shri Banke Bihari Ji before they are packed and sent. The Vrindavan Gift Set holds a 108-bead tulsi mala, a 6 ml sandalwood attar and a 50 gm packet of Braj Raj for ₹1,650. The certificate carries the name of the person receiving it, and your message goes in the parcel on a printed card.
What makes it a different kind of gift
- It has been to the temple. Each offering in the set is carried into Shri Banke Bihari Temple and offered to the deity before it is packed.
- Their name is on the certificate. You tell us who the gift is for, and that name is printed on the certificate that comes with it.
- Your words go with it. Write a message when you order and we print it on a card inside the parcel.
- It is used, not stored. A mala for japa, an attar for the altar or for wearing, and Braj Raj for tilak: three things someone can use in their daily puja.
The Vrindavan Gift Set
What is inside
| Offering | What it is and how it is used |
|---|---|
| 108-bead tulsi mala | Pure tulsi wood, 7 mm beads, strung in Vrindavan. For japa: one mantra per bead, 108 to a round. |
| Sandalwood attar, 6 ml | Alcohol-free, distilled at Kannauj by the deg and bhapka method. A drop on the wrists, or on the lamp or altar cloth. |
| Braj Raj, 50 gm | Soil collected from Braj Bhoomi, Vrindavan, with nothing added. Tilak on the forehead, or kept in the puja space. |
Who it suits
- A griha pravesh, for the altar of a new home.
- Parents and elders who keep a daily puja or chant japa.
- Birthdays and anniversaries of someone devoted to Shri Krishna.
- Festivals: Diwali, Janmashtami, and the month of Kartik, when many devotees keep a vow of daily worship.
- Someone who cannot travel to Vrindavan, or has not been yet.
How to order it as a gift
- Open the Vrindavan Gift Set.
- Type the recipient's name in Name for the certificate.
- Write your gift message, up to 200 characters.
- At checkout, enter their name and address as the shipping address. The set is dispatched within 2 to 3 days and ships free.
Questions about gifting
What is a good spiritual gift from Vrindavan?
Something the person will use in worship and that has actually been offered there. A tulsi mala for japa, sandalwood attar for the altar and Braj Raj for tilak are traditional to Vrindavan, and in the Vrindavan Gift Set all three are offered at Shri Banke Bihari Temple before they are sent.
Whose name is printed on the certificate?
The name you type in the Name for the certificate field when you order, usually the person receiving the gift. If you leave it blank, we print the name on the order. It is printed exactly as you type it, so check the spelling before you pay.
Can I send the gift set straight to the person?
Yes. Enter their name and address as the shipping address at checkout and pay with your own details. Your gift message is printed on a card and placed inside the parcel with the set, which ships free anywhere in India.
Is the gift set offered in the recipient's name at a ceremony?
No. The set has already been offered at Shri Banke Bihari Temple and ships within 2 to 3 days. To have a tulsi mala or attar offered in someone's name at the next dated ceremony, choose Offered in your name on that mala or attar's own page, as explained on our offerings page.
How much does the Vrindavan Gift Set cost?
₹1,650, with free shipping in India. Bought separately, the 108-bead tulsi mala (₹600), the 6 ml sandalwood attar (₹850) and Braj Raj (₹400) come to ₹1,850, so the set saves ₹200. No price is raised first to make the saving look larger.