Jai shree Krishna

So here comes another big Indian festival, . The festival sees the birth of the most loved and notorious God in the Indian mythology, Lord Krishna. The Indians celebrate this festival with great zeal and vigour and revere the day as ultimate victory of fate over cruelty.

According to the Hindu mythology, janamashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of janam of lord Krishna.

As far as the mythology goes, Devaki and Vasudev were held in prison by Devaki’s crule brother Kamsa as there was a prediction that Devaki’s eighth child would kill Kamsa. So, Kamsa in order to retain his life killed all the seven children of Devaki and when the eighth child was born Vasudev took the child to his friend’s place Nand and Yashoda. And thus, lord Krishna was saved.

Krishna is considered as the eighth re incarnation of Lord Vishnu and he is considered as the preserver of the universe. His life at Gokul has been depicted very well and playful in the Hindu mythology.

He was loved by everyone in his village. Lord Krishna is famous for his playful attitude towards his gopies.

As far as the celebrations are concerned, all the homes are lit up colourfully with different lightings and various jhankis are presented. Children emulate different Gods and Goddesses and people revere them with great faith. Hymns of Lord Krishna are played everywhere. The night ends with having a Satvik meal at the end. I remember very well when i was celebrating each year with my family in India, but unfortunately since three years, i can not celebrate this festival, actually i am leaving out of India, even i am worshiping but i can not make like Indian environment, here the culture is completely different, but anyway lord Krishna in my heart and pray to Lord Krishna that he give his bless to the helpless people who needs the real help from the God.