Janmashtmi

Krishna Janmashtami, one of the biggest festivals celebrated all over India. Birth of Shri Krishna is considered as descending of Lord Vishnu himself on Earth. Krishna is known for his mischievousness, romantic lover, saviour of Dharma, author and narrator of one of the greatest Indian scriptures Bhagavat Gita.

In Mathura and Vrindavan, the celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami are very grand. Lord Krishna is said to be the powerful incarnations of Lord Vishnu who came to earth to end the rule of injustice and adharma. In North India, breaking of Dahi Handi is very popular, people make pyramids and then break Handi, several competitions are also held in different parts of India. An elaborate puja is done in temples and households to Lord Krishna late in the evening. On thisday, the people of the households prepare foods that are his favourite and are given as nivedhanam.

There is a popular saying in Bhagavad Gita, Whenever there will be a predominance of evil and decline of religion, I will reincarnate to kill the evil and to save the good. The festival of Janmashtami
encourages goodwill and to dissuade malice. The day is observed as a sacred occasion that celebrates togetherness and faith.

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