Lord Vishnu incarnated in every era to destroy sin and unrighteousness on earth. One of the incarnations of Vishnu ji is Lord Krishna, who was born as the eighth child of Mathura's princess Devaki and Vasudev. Born in the prison of King Kansa, Kanha's childhood was spent in Gokul in the lap of his mother Yashoda and Nand Baba. To save him from King Kansa, Vasudev gave Kanha to his cousins Nandbaba and Yashoda soon after his birth.
Shri Krishna showed miracles at every stage of his life from his birth. There are many stories related to the life of Shri Krishna, which teach human society. Gives the right guidance against unrighteousness and sin. Devotees celebrate his birthday every year as a festival. On this occasion, know the history and importance of Krishna Janmashtami.
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2024
Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated every year on the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This time the festival of Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated on 28 August 2024.
Significance of Krishna Janmashtami
According to the Puranas, Shri Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, one of the Tridevas. To get the blessings and grace of Krishna, every year people observe fast on this day, and worship with rituals at midnight. Perform bhajan kirtan and celebrate the birth anniversary. Temples are specially decorated for this day. In some places, Dahi-Handi is also celebrated on Janmashtami.
How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated?
On Janmashtami, devotees observe fast according to their faith. Special worship of Lord Krishna is performed.
Baal Gopal was born at midnight. Therefore, on the midnight of Janmashtami date, the idol of Laddu Gopal present in the house is born. Then they are bathed and made to wear beautiful clothes. Flowers are offered and incense is used to worship them. Bhog is offered to Kanha. He likes milk, curd, and butter. Therefore, after offering bhog to the Lord, prasad is distributed to everyone.
Why and how is Dahi Handi celebrated?
In some places, Dahi Handi is organized on the day of Janmashtami. Dahi Handi has special significance 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 in the entire village. Kanhaiya loved butter, curd, and milk. He loved butter so much that he, along with his friends, used to steal butter from the houses of the villagers and eat it.
To save butter from Kanha, women used to hang the pot of butter at a height, but Bal Gopal, along with his friends, made a pyramid and stole butter from the pot hanging at a height.
To remember these mischiefs of Krishna, a pot of butter is hung at a height on Janmashtami. The boys reach the pot while dancing and singing forming a pyramid and breaking it. This is called Dahi Handi, the boy who reaches the top is called Govinda.
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