Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Janamshatmi festival is one of the main festivals in Hindu religion. This festivals holds a great religious significance among devotees. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated by Lord Krishna devotees all over the world on the 5250th birth anniversary of Vasudeva Krishna. Beloved Lord Krishna was born on Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha (Waning Moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. This year, Janmashatmi is being celebrated today i.e., September 6, 2023 or September 7.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023
Who is Lord Krishna?
Krishna is not just a God, he is the soul in every human being. He is the one who came to rescue Draupadi when she just prayed him to save her from Cheer Charan. He forgive the enemies many times as he forgave Shishupaal but once he crossed the limits, Lord Krishna killed him with his Sudarshan Chakra. He is the one who took birth to destroy Adharma and established Dharma or religion. Lord Krishna even became a charioteer of Arjun and gave Geeta gyan and encouraged him to win the battle of Kurukshetra. He is always with those who worship him with great devotion, and he never leaves them alone when they face difficulties.
Significance of Janmashtami Festival
Janmashtami holds a great significance among Hindus. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and show across the globe by Krishna devotees. On this auspicious day Lord Karishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu was born. He was the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. His biological mother father was Devki and Vasudeva but he was raised by Yashoda Maiya and Nand Baba. People observe strict fast and offer prayers to Lord Krishna and his childhood form or Baal roop of Karishna (Laddoo Gopal Ji). Devotees are so excited for his birthday celebration. All temples are decorated with colourful lights and flowers. Preparing various types of sweets and bhog prasad. Devotees are purchasing beautiful dressess and jewellery for their beloved Kanha.
How Janmashtami Festival is celebrated in Mathura and Vrindavan?
Janmashtami festival is celebrated with great fervor and zeal. On this auspicious day, a significant number of devotees visit the most well-known places in Mathura, Vrindavan, and Gokul, where Lord Krishna spent his youth and performed the Raas Leela. Various temples dedicated to Lord Krishna situated here such as Banke Bihari temple, Radha Raman temple, Govind Dev, Radha Vallabh and many other. All the streets of these places are decorated by using different types of flowers, chandeliers and colourful.
