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.