Shri Krishna
Janmashtami is celebrated in the country with enthusiasm and fervor. In
northern India and some parts of Western India it is celebrated with high
spirit. The day is remembered to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna. The
devotees and disciples of Krishna make colorful Jhula in the home or temple and
decorate with flowers and lights. In some parts of the country, this special
day is being celebrated by organizing the Ras Lila and Dahi Handi. Devotees of
the Lord Krishna perform various
dance and dramatic episodes from various religious books depicting the life of
Krishna. To make this Janmasthami special and memorable you can also do some
special preparation. Here are some simple tips to celebrate Janmasthami with your family to make it
memorable.
Prepare and decorate
a small Jhula
This is one of the most important rituals of Krishna
Janmasthami. You can buy small Jhula from market and decorate it. These small
jhulas are available in different sizes and colors. You can decorate these
jhulas with flowers and lights or with other decorative pieces to make it
beautiful. You can also buy small idols of different lords and Gokulvasi which
are easily available in the market to give it a very ethnic touch.
Dhahi Handi
Celebration
This is another important event of Krishna Janmasthami. People in various part of India such as Mathura, Vrindavan, Gujarat and
Maharashtra, etc. It is being celebrated to showcase the playful side of Lord
Krishna, wherein he used to break the pot of curd and butter, which is kept at
the height. However, this tradition and ritual become a major event and
celebrated with full spirit. You can also create a Dhahi Handi event in your neighborhood or you can also do that with
kids of your family at your terrace to make it more playful and interesting
event for whole family.
Prepare Sweets and Special
Feast
As a tradition people do fasting on this day. To make it
memorable you can also make some special sweets with milk, butter and dry
fruits, which you and your family liked. You can prepare sweets according to
your family’s preferences. Those who are fasting break the fast after midnight
and some break this fast next day in the morning. So, you can prepare special meal
for your family as those who are fasting are supposed to have just one meal in
the whole day.
Perform Puja with Family
Krishna Janmasthami pooja is very important. It requires
special items to perform the pooja. You are required to buy new clothes for
Lord Krishna, his Bansuri, crown and ornaments as well. You also need a pooja
ki thali, which must consists some special things such as bell, diya, rice,
caradamom, betel nut, betel leaves, mauli, sindoor, flowers and some garlands.
This Krishna Janmasthami has its own significance and
importance. Mathura, Dwaraka and
Varindavan have their own importance and relevance in the birth and
childhood of the Lord Krishna. It is not just celebrated in the India, but it
is also being celebrated by ISKCON in
USA and other parts of the world. You can find the devotees of Lord Krishna
across the world chanting the famous slogan, “Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna”.
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