Janmashtami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. It will be celebrated on August 11 this year. Here is the topic called Janmashtami and we will discuss the festival. Why name known for, why the festival celebrated, when it celebrates, and what are the positive aspects of this festival. Apar from the particular festival which is Janmashtami of course, we will also see the advantages of the festival in another field as a unity. So, let's start with the introduction of the festival of Dahi-Handi. Here’s everything you need to know about the auspicious festival.
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As you already know, the festive season is upon us and it is getting all of us excited. The time of the year when the lights get brighter, streets get busier and people become happier. After Rakhi, the country is gearing up to celebrate Janmashtami. It marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This day is celebrated in all its fervour across the nation.
Janmashtami, also known as Gokul Ashtami,
is one of the most important Hindu festivals, which will be celebrated on
August 11 this year. Each year, a huge celebration is carried out. The
auspicious day is celebrated by organizing Dahi-Handi in many parts of the
country. The largest celebration takes place in Mathura and Vrindavan, but all
temples of Lord Krishna are decorated with flowers and more.
This year, Janmashtami will be celebrated
on August 11; some people will celebrate this special day on August 12 – and
the preparation for the day has already started. According to the auspicious,
timings for prayers should begin at 12:21 AM until 01:06 AM on August 12.
History and Significance
Lord Krishna was born on the eighth
(Ashtami) day of the dark fortnight in the Bhadrapada months in Mathura. He was
the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva. They were married with a lot of fanfare
by Devaki’s brother and the evil king of Mathura, Kansa. However, it was
predicted on the day of their wedding that their eighth son will be the cause
of Kansa’s fall.
As soon as he learned about the prophecy,
he imprisoned Devaki and Vasudeva in prison and killed six of their children.
The seventh child’s fetus is believed to have magically transferred from
Devaki’s womb to Princess Rohini’s. The night their eighth son was born, then
Devaki and Vasudeva understand that Kansh will try to kill our ninth child.
Then they decided something that could escape their child from Kansh. Like
magic happens in that prison and all the locks and handcuffs automatically
open. And also, all the scouts get in a faint. Then Vasudeva managed to travel
all the way from Mathura to Vrindavan. In the path, Vasudeva had to face many
problems, but we can say a magical power with him that helps in each problem to
reach his destination. Then Vasudeva managed to travel all the way from Mathura
to Vrindavan and exchange his child to Nanda Baba and Yashoda’s baby who was a
baby girl and returned to the prison.
Kansh gets to know about the child that
Devaki has born a child but he didn’t aware of the exchange of children. Then
Kansh tries to kill the baby child but he failed. The baby girl, who
transformed into Goddess Durga as Kansa attempted to kill her. And the goddess
has given a verdict that your time has up. The baby has born who will kill you
in the future. She warned him of his impending doom. Kansh shocked and gets in
anxiety that how it’s possible!
On the other side, Lord Krishna grew up in
the care of Yashoda and Nanda Baba in Vrindavan, where he was known as a
mischievous child. The tales of his heroic acts and amusing stories of stealing
Makhana (butter) is very popular. Village women started storing butter at a
height where Krishna wouldn’t be able to reach. However, Lord Krishna and his
friends came up with an idea to make a human pyramid to extract the makhana
from the handi (pot). This is the reason why Dahi-Handi rituals are performed
every year on Janmashtami. So, that is the short story that tells where
the term comes from i.e, “Dahi-Handi or Janmashtami”. Janmashtami for the born
day of Lord Krishna and Dahi-Handi, the Krishna likes most or his childhood
spends in between the makhana.
How is it celebrated?
Many devotees observe ritualistic fast on
Krishna Janmashtami. While some opt for a strict ‘Nirjala’ fast, others go for
a ‘Phallar’ fast where you only consume fruits, milk, and light sattvic food.
Devotional songs are sung and his statues are bathed and decorated with new
clothes and flowers, and the figurine is placed in a cradle. He is then
worshipped and the devotees break their fast at midnight and share foods and
sweets. Also, the Dahi-Handi programs organize in all the areas of the village
or town, mostly in Mathura and Vrindavan, and celebrates by breaking the pot by
making a pyramid. Indian people celebrate the festival in a very exciting
manner. Apart from the Indian, this festival also famous in foreign countries.
The foreigners come to India to see different Indian Cultures and celebrate like, it
is not Indian, they celebrate like this is the International Festival. So, this
is the beauty of Indian Festivals.
Conclusion
The Festival becomes a reason that brings people closer, not physically but also mentally. So, this is the best advantage of all the festivals not matter the festival has different cultures and all. This is the right way to carry forwards towards your relatives and making a strong bond between them. Enjoy all the festival by not thinking about the different religions. So, Janmashtami, we saw all the explanations about the festival. Also don’t forget the pandemic i.e, Covid-19. Keep in mind then celebrate the festival by ensuring all the safety. To all the citizens not only for India but also for abroad who have aware of the festivals.
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