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Many northern Indian communities organize dance-drama events called Rasa Lila or Krishna Lila. [15] The tradition of Rasa Lila is particularly popular in the Mathura region, in northeastern states of India such as Manipur and Assam, and in parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat .
Krishna Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu. [2]Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhaadra in the Hindu calendar, when the Rohini Nakshatra is ascendant.
Krishna Janmashtami is a joyous and widely celebrated festival in India, commemorating the birth of Krishna. The festival typically falls in August or September, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu lunar calendar. Throughout India, devotees observe Krishna Janmashtami with great fervor and enthusiasm.
Learn the history and significance of the Hindu festival, how the holiday is traditionally celebrated, and find out the date and time of Janmashtami in 2022.
All over India this day is celebrated with devotional songs and dances, pujas, arti, blowing of the Conch and rocking the cradle of baby Sri Krishna. The Janmashtami celebration of Mathura and Vrindavan, the places where Sri Krishna had spent his life, are very special. On this day temples and homes are wonderfully decorated and illuminated.
The waning moon is called Krishna Paksha, relating to the adjective meaning "darkening". [34] Some Vaishnavas also translate the word as "All-Attractive", though it lacks that meaning in Sanskrit. [35] As a name of Vishnu, Krishna is listed as the 57th name in the Vishnu Sahasranama.
Dahi Handi (also known as Gopal Kala or Utlotsavam) [3] [4] [5] is an entertainment and competitive event associated with Krishna Janmashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. [6] [7] During the event, which takes place during August or September on the day after Krishna Janmashtami.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has replaced the name India with a Sanskrit word in dinner invitations sent to guests attending this week's Group of 20 summit, in a move that reflects ...