The occasion of Janmashtami rejoices the birth of Shri Krishna who is interpreted as the most idolized Lord among the other Hindu deities. Janmashtami is celebrated wonderfully, with everyone chanting “Govinda Aala Re, Janmashtami Aala Re”, “Hathi Ghoda Palki, Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki.” Every person’s heart is delighted as Bal Gopal arrives on this earth.
Krishna Janmashtami celebrated amazingly (www.indiaonlinepages.com)
As per the Hindu tradition, Baby Lord Krishna was born in the month of Bhadra the darkest midnight. The festival of Janmashtami commemorates the wonderful sweet moments of Kanhaji portrayed as a child. On this sacred day, Shri Krishna is worshiped as a symbol of ecstasy and joyfulness. The impressive moments of Lord Krishna have been superbly executed in the episodes of Mahabharata. Prayers and celebrations for Shri Krishna mean a lot to every individual as He is their Ladoo Gopal who listens and fulfills their prayers.
Lord Krishna licking Dahi (scoophub.in)
Janmashtami Celebrations
In order to rejoice in Janmasthami, many devotees across the country keep fasting till baby Krishna gives birth in the midnight hour and may continue till morning. After His birth, they do bathing of baby Kanha and make him wear pretty outfits along with jewelry and crown, and place Him in a beautifully designed cradle. The Nanda Utsav includes aarti and puja performed for Lord Krishna where devotional songs are sung and devotees dance rejoicingly. Special Prasad is made for Lord Krishna and offered to Him. Devotes have this Prasad, and thus breakfasts. Mandirs are excellently decorated with lighting, and Lord Krishna is swayed in His cradle.
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Lord Krishna is given a bath (Utsavpedia)[/caption]
On the Krishna Janmashtami, young girls and boys break the “Dahi-Handi” as they climb on each other for forming a big pyramid, and one person breaks the handi that contains milk, butter, Dahi [yogurt], and dry fruits. Competitions will take place in which group will break the handi in the least time and gain prizes.
“Raas Leela” is executed across many places including Vrindavan, Mathura, and Dwarka where devotees as gopis dance in rounds remembering Lord Krishna. Plays are also arranged that cover the story of Lord Krishna and Radha, along with traditional-styled dances.
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Beautiful dance dedication to the Krishna-Radha on Janmashtami (youtube.com)[/caption]
How to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami at Home
- Beautify your puja place with ribbons, colorful papers, and flower garlands. Children can decorate the place nicely, and hang balloons, for welcoming Lord Krishna.
- Invite your neighbors, relatives, and friends to get together on the Janmasthami occasion.
- You can either sing Krishna’s bhajans together in groups or play the devotional bhajans in praises of Lord Krishna.
- Also, chant from the Bhagwad Gita book or any other stories on the life of Lord Krishna. In this way, you can engross yourself in the deeper thoughts of Lord Kanha.
People offer prayers to Krishna-Radha (chantharekrishna.blogspot.com)[/caption]
- Get colorful dresses and adorn Lord Krishna along with Radha. You can also embellish the alter on which They will be placed. You can also buy new turban pieces, peacock feathers, and flutes.
- You can adorn Lord Krishna with amazing flowers.
- At midnight or in the morning you can hold abhisheka [bath ceremony] for Lord Krishna by chanting rhythms. The bathing liquid can include milk, yogurt, ghee, and honey.
- Prepare a few distinct dishes for Lord Kanha at home, including special laddoos.
- The whole family can perform arati at midnight followed by kirtan. On the day of Janmashtami, you can also perform puja by offering Prasad – fruits, laddoo, and other food dishes.
- Kids can dress up as Krishna and Radha, and enact their roles too for generating a cheerful mood.
Kids enacting Kanha & Radha (YouTube)[/caption]
- This is the whole-hearted devotion and offerings to Lord Krishna on His special day so that they can feel greatly connected to Kanhaji. You can also visit the ISKCON temple to grace the occasion of Janmashtami with gaiety.
Wishing you all a very Happy Janmashtami and May Lord Krishna shower His blessings on you all, and fill your lives with happiness! 🙂
Sanghamitra Roychoudhary
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