Janmastami 🦚

Janmashtami is one of the most joyous and sacred festivals in India, celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu tradition, Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) over 5,000 years ago in Mathura. His arrival on earth is believed to have been to restore dharma (righteousness) and destroy adharma (evil).

Lord Krishna’s life and teachings are a divine source of inspiration. From his childhood filled with sweet mischief, like stealing butter and playing the flute, to his heroic role in the Mahabharata, every phase of his life carries deep spiritual meaning. The Bhagavad Gita, his conversation with Arjuna, continues to guide humanity towards truth, duty, and devotion.

On Janmashtami, temples and homes are beautifully decorated. Devotees observe fasts, sing bhajans, and enact Rasa Lila or Krishna Leela plays depicting episodes from Krishna’s life. At midnight—the time of his birth—the idol of Baby Krishna is placed in a cradle and worshipped with flowers, milk, butter, and sweets. In many places, the Dahi Handi celebration is held, where teams form human pyramids to break a pot of curd hung high, symbolizing Krishna’s childhood pranks.

The festival is not only a celebration of Krishna’s birth but also of love, compassion, and the victory of good over evil. It reminds us to live with joy, protect the weak, and walk the path of righteousness.

As Lord Krishna said in the Bhagavad Gita:

“Whenever there is a decline in righteousness and an increase in unrighteousness, I manifest Myself, to protect the good, destroy the wicked, and re-establish dharma.”

May this Janmashtami fill our hearts with devotion, peace, and happiness.

Jai Shri Krishna! 🌼🎶