Krishna Janmashtmi

Janmashtmi is an annual celebration of the birth of Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of, Vishnu.It is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. Hindus celebrate Janmashtmi by keeping a fast and staying up midnight, the time when Krishna is believed to have been born.Krishna's childhood images and idols are placed in swings, homes and temples.The temples and homes are wonderfully decorated and illuminated. Janmashtmi celebrations at Mathura and Vrindavan, the places where Krishna had spent his life are very special.At midnight, the devotees gather around from far away places for devotional songs and dance.They also exchange gifts.

      It is celebrated as an event which involves making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot filled with buttermilk(dahi) which is tied up at a convenient height.The topmost person breaks the pot and the buttermilk is spilled over the entire group.

                    Actually, this event is based on the Legend of the child-God Krishna stealing butter.Krishna as a child was extremely fond of butter, yogurt and milk that he would steal it immediately.When the butter and milk were kept in a dark place, Krishna would go there and make the place bright with the valuable jewels on his body.In this way, he used to steal butter and milk from the neighboring households in many ways.
Sri Krishna is considered as one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. The sole objective of Sri Krishna's birth was to eradicate all the evil from Earth.
Let us together chant:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna
Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama
Hare Hare

May the festival of Janmashtmi bring you joy, peace and love. 'Radhe, Radhe'
                                                                         Happy Krishna Janmashtmi..!!!