Preface
Janmashtami holds great significance in Hinduism as the day marks the birth anniversary of Sri Krishna, one of the most powerful incarnations of Lord Vishnu. This festival is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha in the month of August.
Janmashtami
Hindus enjoy this festival and perform various ceremonies to welcome Lord Krishna to their homes. According to the Hindu calendar, Shri Krishna was born on the eighth day of midnight in the month of Bhadon.
He was born on this planet about 5200 years ago and was considered one of the most powerful incarnations of Lord Vishnu. He took birth for a purpose, and that was to save the world from evil spirits and karma.
Lord Krishna used to preach about good deeds and karma, and he used to say that whatever you do on this earth will come to you in the same way, whether it is good or bad. He always preached about the importance of devotion and prayer in one's life.
Sri Krishna was born in prison when his mother was confronted by the evil spirit Kansa, who intended to kill Krishna when she would be born. However, Sri Krishna's father, Vasudeva, saved him from the evil Kansa and handed over the child to his friend Nanda.
After that, he was brought to Gokul, where year after year he became stronger and was known to possess spiritual powers. He saved many people from various miseries and even killed Kansa.
People celebrate this festival in a unique way. Many temples and homes are decorated with swings and "Jhulas" to welcome the arrival of Lord Krishna. They usually offer prayers and perform ceremonies at midnight, as Krishna was born on a dark night.
He was very fond of Makhan and the people who did work related to various sports, including Matka competition. Hence, it is a great festival for Hindus, and people wait for this festival throughout the year to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna.
How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated?
Devotees observe a fast on Janmashtami. Special worship is offered to Lord Krishna. Bal Gopal was born in the middle of the night. Therefore, on the midnight of the date of Janmashtami, the idol of Laddu Gopal present in the house is born. Then they are bathed and made to wear beautiful clothes. Offering flowers and worshipping is done with an incense-lamp. Bhog is offered to Kanha. He especially likes milk, curd, and butter. Therefore, prasad is distributed to everyone by offering bhog to the Lord.
Why and how is Dahi Handi celebrated?
In some places, Dahi Handi is organised on the day of Janmashtami. Its importance is especially felt in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The history of Dahi Handi is very interesting. Kanha was very naughty in his childhood. He was famous for his mischief throughout the whole village. Kanhaiya was very fond of butter, curd, and curd. He loved butter so much that he, along with his friends, used to steal the butter from the houses of the people of the village and eat it. To save Makhan from Kanha, women would hang the Makhan pot at a height, but Bal Gopal, along with his friends, would make a pyramid and steal the Makhan from the pot hanging high through it. To remember these mischiefs of Krishna, a pot of Makhan is hung from a height during Janmashtami. The boys dance and sing while making pyramids and reaching for the pot to break it. It is called Dahi Handi. The boy who goes to the top is called Govinda. On August 1, 2010, this entry was published.
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