Damodar (name of Krishna)

Damodar (also spelled "Damodara" and "Damodarah") is the 367th Name of Vishnu from the Vishnu sahasranama. The various meanings of the name are given as follows:

Celebration of Krishna as Damodar

A popular bhajan that celebrates Krishna as Damodara is the Damodarashtakam (found in the Padma Purana of Krishna Dwaipayana Vyasa, spoken by Satyavrata Muni in a conversation with Narada and Shaunaka.). It is often sung by devotees during the month of Kaartika, and is very popular amongst the Vaishnavas of ISKCON.[4]

References

  1. http://www.behindthename.com/name/damodara
  2. http://www.dollsofindia.com/young_krishna.htm
  3. http://www.mantraonnet.com/vishnu-sahasranaama/351-400.html
  4. Doktorski, Henry. "Prayers to Lord Damodaar".

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