Practice at home
Where to Get Beads, Books, and Supplies
Where a home devotee can buy japa beads, neck beads, tilak, Srila Prabhupada's original books, altar pictures, and arati paraphernalia, with direct links to each section of the Krishna Store
The question every remote devotee asks first is where to get the things. For almost everything on this site the answer is the Krishna Store, which we have used and supported for years. It carries only Srila Prabhupada's original pre-1978 editions, and pretty much everything else a home practitioner needs, and it ships worldwide. The links below go straight to the right section. We have no financial connection with the store; we simply trust it.
For chanting
- Tulasi japa beads. A string of 108 with a head bead. See How to Chant Japa.
- Japa bead bags, with counter beads.
- The mantra meditation kit: beads and bag together, the simplest way to begin.
- Tulasi neck beads (kanthi mala), worn by devotees who follow the principles and chant daily.
For reading
- Srila Prabhupada's books, all original editions. Start with Bhagavad-gita As It Is. See What to Read First.
- The complete Prabhupada library in one set, for a household that is serious.
- All of Srila Prabhupada's recorded audio on a USB drive, every lecture, conversation, and bhajan, for the morning Bhagavatam class at home.
- Vegetarian cookbooks, including Yamuna devi's. See Simple Prasadam Recipes.
For the altar
- Altar picture prints of Radha-Krishna and the Panca-tattva, and photographs of Srila Prabhupada. See Setting Up Your Altar.
- Deity worship paraphernalia: ghee lamps and wicks, arati bells, water cups, conch shells, camaras, incense holders. See How to Offer Arati.
- Incense.
- Gopi-chandana tilak. See Putting On Tilak.
- Altar accessories, including dresses for Tulasi devi's pot.
- Deities, for the household ready to take up Deity worship. Write to us first; the standard is higher than for pictures.
For dressing
- Dhotis and kurtas for men.
- Saris and gopi dresses for women. See How to Wear a Sari.
- Boys' and girls' devotional clothing.
For kirtana
- Karatalas, mrdangas, and harmoniums for the evening program at home.
Tulasi plants cannot be shipped in most countries, but Tulasi seeds are sold by many nurseries, and a devotee in your region may have a cutting to share. Ask at info@harekrishnatemple.com and we will try to connect you.