Janmashtami is
celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is known by different names all across the country like Krishnashtami,Saatam Aatham,Gokulashtami,Ashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti.
Raaslila is performed to recreate
incidents from the life of Krishna and to commemorate his love for Radha.The idol of the infant Krishna
is bathed at midnight and is placed in a cradle.Devotional songs and dances mark the celebration
of this festive occasion all over Northern India.
The celebration of Janmashtami is
at its peak in the city of Mathura – birth place of Lord Krishna. It is said that Lord Krishna
was born around 5000 years back to put an end to the evils of demons.The city
of Mathura adorns a complete festive look and the devotional mood reaches
its pinnacle.The main celebration takes place at the actual place of birth,now converted into a big temple known as Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir.Lord’s idol is kept in
a room also known as the ‘Garbha Griha’.
Devotees keep a daylong fast and break it at midnight after the birth time of Bhagwaan Krishna.All through the day devotees remain immersed in the
chanting of Shlokas and
name of the Lord.
Janmashtami is one of the most popular festivals in the
country and is celebrated almost everywhere. Mumbai celebrate this
festival with breaking of Dahi
Handi. Lord Krishna was also known as Maakhan Chor (Butter
Thief).The image of Dahi Handi being
shattered by the hero on top of the human pyramid became synonymous with Janmashtami.Chawls are the best place to
enjoy the rawness of this festival in Mumbai.Nowhere else is Dahi Handi celebrated in a more desi fashion than here.A large Dahi Handi (a earthen pot / urn
filled with butter milk) is hung at a fairly good height and participants are
expected to make a human pyramid and break the handi.Hundreds of communities hang these handis to attract participants
and in return they win prizes.Fat prize money is offered for this act.The
youth that make up these teams are known as Govinda's (another name of Lord Krishna), and many of the younger
ones who are not yet eligible to be a part of the human pyramid dress up as
Lord Krishna (by
painting themselves blue and wearing yellow clothes) and can be found
travelling with the teams in their trucks.
Adventure sport of breaking the Dahi Handi or bringing in baby
Krishna at this auspicious festival?whatever your choice.Janmashtami spreads
Happiness for one and all and also does Gayatri Mantra Lekhan.so log on to www.gayatri-mantra.in and seek the Devine's Blessing.
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