Why Do We Celebrate Janmashtami?

The festival celebrating the birth of Shri Krishna.This festival has been celebrated on the eighth day after the full moon in the month of Shravan. As the festival is known by different names so also it is celebrated on two different days by different Hindu sects. In some parts of India, the festival is celebrated on the Ashtami tithi, while in others it is celebrated on the ninth day after the full moon, known as Maha Navami. The celebrations extend over a period of two days, with the main festivities taking place on the second day. On the eve of Janmashtami, devotees observe a fast and stay up all night to worship Lord Krishna. temples are decorated and special puja rituals are performed. The next morning, devotees break their fast and offer prayers to Lord Krishna. Devotees also partake in various activities such as reciting the Bhagavad Gita, singing bhajans and participating in special Janmashtami processions.

Why Do We Celebrate Janmashtami? 

Krishna Janmashtami is a two-day festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. The first day is known as Krishnashtami or Gokulashtami and the second day is known as Janmashtami. Lord Krishna is worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu. He is one of the most popular and widely worshipped deities among all Hindus throughout the world. At a time when there was darkness prevailing over the globe about 4000 years ago, the people prayed the Almighty to relieve them from evils, pains, cruelty, and miseries asserted by antisocial elements. The prayers and holy activities resulted in the incarnation of a divine life on earth that was Little Krishna born to Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura. 

Krishna Janmashtami is observed according to the Hindu luni-solar calendar, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in Shraavan month of the Hindu calendar. This corresponds to August or September of the Gregorian calendar. The festival always falls within the month of Bhadra (August–September).

One of the most important aspects of Janmashtami celebrations is the Dahi Handi festival, which takes place on the second day of the festival. In this festival, young men form human pyramids to reach an earthen pot (handi) filled with curd and butter, which is hung high above the ground. Breaking the handi is considered to be a victory of good over evil.

Rituals and Customs Observed during Janmashtami

The purpose of fasting on Janmashtami is to purify the body and soul and to prepare oneself for the darshan of Lord Krishna. It is believed that by keeping fast and praying to Lord Krishna with a pure heart, one can attain salvation. Janmashtami is celebrated all over India with great fervor and joy. Devotees throng the temples of Lord Krishna to catch a glimpse of their beloved deity. Temple priests perform various rituals and aartis throughout the day. Special pujas are performed at midnight, which is the time of Lord Krishna's birth. 

After the puja, devotees sing Bajans and kirtan in praise of Lord Krishna. The temple complex resonates with the sound of 'Hare Rama, Hare Krishna'. After the puja, the devotees break their fast and offer food to Lord Krishna. Then they distribute the Prasad among all the people present in the temple. After completing all these auspicious tasks, everyone opens the fast kept for Lord Krishna in their homes by preparing different types of dishes. We tell you what kind of food is prepared on the day of Janmashtami.

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