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Krishna Janmasthami
Krishna janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is
celebrated all around the world by all Hindu sanatan,The festival is also known
as krishnashtami, Gokulasthami, Rohini srikrishna jayanti. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Shree Krishna was
born in the midnight in the Dwapar era, so this day is also called 'Shri
Krishna Janmashtami' and the night is also called 'Mohratri'. Lord
Krishna is regarded as the 8th avatar or 'incarnation' of Lord Vishnu. He was
the eighth son of King Basudev and Queen Devaki of Mathura. He was biological child
of Basudev and Devaki, but he was brought up by Nanda and Yasoda Maiya.
Krishna’s childhood is full of fun and love. In Bhagavad Gita Krishna
says, “Whenever there is predominance of evil and decline of good doings
(religion).
I will reincarnate again and again to end the evil
and to save the Dharma (good)”. Krishna Jayanti is celebration of victory of
good and Dharma over devil and bad power. Some sing ancient hymns,
others clap their hands, while some pray. There they offer flowers, food,
butter, candy and wait for a glimpse of Krishna Janmastami festival at Krishna
Mandir the idol. After the temple priest gives them same pieces of jal,
panchamrit, food 'prasad' they make their way home. Beautiful cribs holding a
small idol of the “Balgopal” (baby Krishna), the makhan chor, are installed in
all Krishna temples. Krishna lila (drama) is performed during this
festival. Various groups also organise religious processions with
children dressed as Lord Krishna and Radha. bhajan kirtan is performed and a
fair is held in Krishna temples across the country.
