Sri Krishna Janmastami
Krishna, who stands on the same pedestal as Rama in the esteem of the Indians, is worshipped as the fount of urge to action in fulfillment of oneself. His birth anniversary – Janmashtami is marked by ardent worship and devoted propitiation of Krishna. Gaily attired and fasting devotees congregate at well-lit temples all over the country and hold sessions of devotional music and dance.
Sri Krishna Janmastami is also known as Gokulastami. It generally falls in the month of august or September. Some people celebrate Janmastami for two days, where the first day is called gokulastami and the second day is kalastami. Krishnastami is known as the birth day of lord Krishna. According to mythology, lord Krishna was born to eliminate evil from the world and taught us the most eminent “bhagavdgita”, which directs humans into a good path. He was born to kill the demon king Kansa. Krishna is known for purity and spirituality.
People celebrate Janmastami with great pomp and gaiety. Idols of Radha and Krishna are placed in temples and homes. Ritual baths are performed and the idols are decorated with flowers beautifully. People put “Krishna’s feet “(small designs of feet with rangoli) in front of their houses believing that Krishna would come home on this day. Dahi-handi is a popular event performed on this day, where enthusiastic men try to break an earthen pot which tied at about 15-20 feet high. Person/group who breaks it will get the prize money. People also worship cows on this day. On the whole Krishnastami is a fun filled festival with spiritual values.
Krishna, who stands on the same pedestal as Rama in the esteem of the Indians, is worshipped as the fount of urge to action in fulfillment of oneself. His birth anniversary – Janmashtami is marked by ardent worship and devoted propitiation of Krishna. Gaily attired and fasting devotees congregate at well-lit temples all over the country and hold sessions of devotional music and dance.
Sri Krishna Janmastami is also known as Gokulastami. It generally falls in the month of august or September. Some people celebrate Janmastami for two days, where the first day is called gokulastami and the second day is kalastami. Krishnastami is known as the birth day of lord Krishna. According to mythology, lord Krishna was born to eliminate evil from the world and taught us the most eminent “bhagavdgita”, which directs humans into a good path. He was born to kill the demon king Kansa. Krishna is known for purity and spirituality.
People celebrate Janmastami with great pomp and gaiety. Idols of Radha and Krishna are placed in temples and homes. Ritual baths are performed and the idols are decorated with flowers beautifully. People put “Krishna’s feet “(small designs of feet with rangoli) in front of their houses believing that Krishna would come home on this day. Dahi-handi is a popular event performed on this day, where enthusiastic men try to break an earthen pot which tied at about 15-20 feet high. Person/group who breaks it will get the prize money. People also worship cows on this day. On the whole Krishnastami is a fun filled festival with spiritual values.
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