The festival is celebrated on the eighth day ( Ashtami ) of the dark fortnight) The festival is celebrated on the eighth day ( Ashtami ) of the dark fortnight) between mid- August & mid-September
The birth of Lord Krishna. The birth of Lord Krishna.It is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in Shravana. No fixed date.The equivalent of Christmas and New Year’s combined.Signifies the birth of a deity as well as the dawn of a new era
Krishna is one of the more powerful incarnations of Vishnu (Indian name of Super Power God) Krishna is one of the more powerful incarnations of Vishnu (Indian name of Super Power God)He has greatly influenced Indian philosophy, lifestyle and traditionsHe is a leader, hero, protector, philosopher, teacher and friend in one.
There was an evil and tyrannical king named Kansa. He hated everyone except his cousin ,Devaki. There was an evil and tyrannical king named Kansa. He hated everyone except his cousin ,Devaki.Before his cousin, Devaki, gets married to Vasudeva, Kansa is told that their eighth child will kill him.Kansa is scared and imprisons the newlyweds. He kills seven of their children, despite their pleas for mercy. When the eighth child (Krishna) is born, a miracle occurs, and a heavenly voice tells Vasudeva to run away, get exchange their boy with a friend’s child, and come back.
It is customary to fast for at least one day; the more pious you are, the longer the fast It is customary to fast for at least one day; the more pious you are, the longer the fastLengthened puja to Krishna in which dairy-sweets are offeredContinuous chanting of mantras
“Dahi Handi” A pot of yogurt is placed high up, and a group of boys need to create a human pyramid to reach and break it “Dahi Handi” A pot of yogurt is placed high up, and a group of boys need to create a human pyramid to reach and break itRed and yellow are worn to symbolise youth, wit, and the significance of birth.
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