Janmashtami is the holy day of celebration as it′s the day that commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna that is the eighth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Janmashtami is the name for one of the biggest religious festivals in the world that is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy by nine hundred and […]
Krishna Janmashtami » Janmashtami Celebrations » Janmashtami in Vrindavan Vrindavan is quite a famous place for pilgrimage in North India. Just about 15 kms from Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, it houses nearly 5000 temples both ancient as well as modern. The holy town of Vrindavan is where Lord Krishna spent his formative years. […]
Krishna Janmashtami » About Us SOCIETY FOR THE CONFLUENCE OF FESTIVALS IN INDIA Janmashtami is one of the most popular festivals of Hindus celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated with pomp and show in various parts of India and all over the world. The peak of festivity is however, witnessed […]
Krishna Janmashtami » About Lord Krishna » Teachings of Lord Krishna Lord Krishna, is the one of the most loved Gods of the Hindu religion. His teachings on various aspects of human life to Arjuna during the epic battle of Mahabharata are world famous. His teachings were written in form of a book by famously […]
Krishna Janmashtami » About Lord Krishna Lord Krishna is one of the most loved and revered Gods in the Hindu religion. He is regarded as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu born as human in ‘Dwapur Yug’ (Iron Age). He was a “Yaduvanshi” and is said to have been born between 3200 and 3100 BC […]
Arti is a ceremony, held to welcome Lord or a saintly person. Auspicious articles like incense and diyas are offered to the lord. Arti is an important ceremony held to mark any kind of religious or spiritual celebration. Janmashtami arti is performed every year to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Krishna arti is […]
Krishna Janmashtami » Janmashtami Celebrations » Janmashtami in Dwarka Dwarka, meaning ‘Door to Moksha (Salvation)’ is a popular city of Gujarat. It was established by Lord Krishna with his elder brother Balram. The city is also known as Golden City. It was built by divine architect Vishwakarma in two days. The city is said to […]
Janmashtami is celebrated with fervor in India. Euphoria for the festival is not just restricted to Mathura – the birth city Mathura but pervades in rest of India too. The birth of Lord Krishna is one of the most popular festival of Hindus and they celebrate the occasion to the hilt. The festivities include various […]
Krishna Janmashtami » Janmashtami Festival » Birth of Lord Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated to welcome and enjoy Lord Krishna’s birth. The birth of Lord Krishna took place when the various planets were in auspicious places. It is said that God chooses a particular time, as to when he will take birth as a human and […]
Krishna Janmashtami » Janmashtami Celebrations » Janmashtami Tableau An important feature of Janmashtami is Jhanki (tableau) and cribs depicting various stages of Lord Krishna’s childhood. Jhanki means peeping in the past life, in relation with Janmashtami it means peeping into the life of Lord Krishna. “Jhankis” are miniature representation of a village made of clay, […]
The festival of Janmashtami is considered a very pious day by Hindus. Lot of bhajan singing, hymn chanting and poojas are performed this day. Devotees queue all the major Krishna temples to seek his blessings. People perform elaborate poojas during the festival. They keep day long fast. Functions and prayer meetings are organised to share […]
Krishna Janmashtami » Janmashtami Fun » Janmashtami Messages Wish all your near and dear ones a joyous Janmashtami. It is an appropriate time to let someone know how much you care. A time for not only showing respect to elders but also regard their religious sentiments. Think a little and send your creative and heart […]
Krishna Janmashtami » Janmashtami Festival » When is Janmashtami Janmashtami celebrates the birth of one of the most famous Gods of Hindu religion, Bhagwan Krishna, on the eighth day (Ashtami) in the month of Sravana or Savana. Lord Sri Krishna was born on the ‘Rohini’ nakshatram (star). It is generally celebrated in the month of […]
Krishna Janmashtami » Janmashtami Celebrations » Janmashtami in Mathura The celebration of Janmashtami is at its peak in the city of Mathura-birth place of Lord Krishna. The city is about 145 kms from Delhi. Lord is said to have been born around 5000 years back to put an end to the evils of demons. The […]
