Celebrate the Divine Love of Krishna Janmashtami – 23rd August
Krishna Janmashtami is a vibrant and deeply spiritual festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Observed annually on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Shravan or Bhadrapada, this auspicious occasion is marked with devotion and joy across India and around the world.
This year, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Tuesday, 23rd August. Festivities continue until midnight, the time traditionally believed to be the moment of Lord Krishna’s birth. The festival is also known as Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami, Krishna Jayanti, or Saatam Aatham in different regions of India.
More than just the commemoration of a birth, Janmashtami symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and heralds a new era of hope, love, and prosperity.
The Divine Birth of Lord Krishna
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born in the ancient city of Mathura, within the prison of the tyrant King Kansa. His parents, Devaki and Vasudeva, were imprisoned because of a prophecy that Devaki’s eighth child would lead to Kansa’s downfall. Despite these dire circumstances, Krishna was born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark fortnight, bringing light and joy to the world.
Immediately after his birth, Vasudeva carried the infant Krishna across the Yamuna River to Gokul, where he was lovingly raised by his foster parents, Nanda Maharaj and Yashoda. This miraculous journey marked the beginning of Krishna’s earthly life, during which he inspired humanity through his divine teachings and deeds.
The Significance of Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami is not just a birthday celebration—it is a festival of divine love, righteousness, and devotion. For devotees, it is a time to remember Lord Krishna’s teachings and his role as the upholder of dharma (cosmic order).
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