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 […]
Janmashtami or Gokulashtami as it is popularly known in North India, is a festival full of joy and gaiety. It celebrates with great pomp and show, the birth of Lord Krishna who was born more than 5000 years ago in the 28th year of Dwapur Yug. It is one of the most celebrated festivals for […]
