Bharat Devotion

Charanamrit / Charanamrita

(चरणामृत)

Literal Meaning

Nectar of the feet

Etymology & Sanskrit Root

Sanskrit 'charana' (feet) + 'amrita' (nectar, immortal drink): water used to ritually bathe a deity's image or feet, then sipped by devotees.

Spiritual Insight & Context

Charanamrit is typically water infused with Tulsi leaf, milk, honey or Ganga water; sipping it after worship is held to carry the deity's blessing directly into the devotee.