Janmashtami day is an important day for Hindus. The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated as the birth day of Lord Krishna who was born as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Dwapar Yug . The festival is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) day of the dark fortnight of the month of Avani(August-September) in the Hindu calendar.
From Periyazhvar's Tirumozhi
Celebrations:
The festival is observed with Ras Lila and Dahi Handi celebrations for two days in the country. While the Rasa lila re-creates the flirtatious aspects of Krishna's youthful days, the Dahi Handi celebrate God's playful and mischievous side, where teams of young men form human pyramids to reach a high-hanging pot of butter and break it. This tradition, also known as uriadi, is a major event in Tamil Nadu on Gokulashtami.
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| Janmashtami in Mathura |
Kutti Krishna is particularly fond of milk, butter and sweets. People indulge in making delicious Sweets and desserts for Lord Krishna.
They decorate their houses with flowers, imprints of HIS Divine Sri Krishna's feet entering to the entire house. Moreover, many people observe a Nirjal fast during the day, as a part of the celebrations.
The fast is broken after Janmashtami Puja. During both the types of Janmashtami fast, people pass their time by singing bhajans of Lord Krishna and chant mantra.
On the occasion of Janmashtami, I extend my greetings and good wishes to all my blog readers.
Recipes for Janmashtami (Please see the links)
Almond Cashew Burfi Ambalapuzha Pal Payasam
Unni appam
Almond Cashew Burfi Ambalapuzha Pal Payasam
Unni appam
so yummy items to be cooked on janmashtami
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