Best of India : Janmashtami Festival Celebration
Happy Janmashtami To Best of India Community
As you all may be aware of Janmashtami Festival is running in India which is the most popular festival in India. Today is a special day for me. When I wake up in the morning, I hear a beautiful song of lord Krishna "Nand Gher Anand Bhayo" playing in my street. I am very delighted to hear this very beautiful song of Lord Krishna.
Food Preparation in Janmashtami
In Gujarat, especially women make many snacks and deserts to celebrate this festival.
My Full Plate Gujarati Meal In This Festival
- Roti
- Badam Shake
- Green Chilis
- Alu Subji
- Soya Sticks
- Mohan Thal (Desert)
- Gathiya
- Thabdi (Desert)
- Farsi Puri
- Solted Banana Chips
- Chakri
- Spicy Banana Chips
- Chatani Puri
Janmashtami Recipes
People quickly turn to Janmashtami and break their fast after midnight. They only take water, milk and fruit. Fifty-six items are offered to God known as the Chappan Bhog.
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Birth Day Celebration of Lord Krishna
The commemoration of the birth of Lord Krishna, believed to be the eighth birthday of Lord Vishnu, is celebrated as Janmashtami. The festival usually falls in Ashtami or on the eighth day of 'Krishna Paksha' - the dry lunar month of Badrapada (July / August). The celebration spreads a message of gratitude and demonstrates unity and faith. Krishna is regarded as a hero, friend, teacher, and protector.
How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated in India?
A beautiful day, celebrated with enthusiasm and dedication. Krishna played a major role during the Mahabharata era and spread the teaching of karma and the beautiful bhakti in the Bhagwat Gita. Certain rituals associated with the celebration of Janmashtami shake the cradle of the child Krishna, singing hymns and dances, puja, aarti etc. Performing Raas Leela, Dahi Handi, which shows the Janks other ways to celebrate Janmashtami.
In the western part of India, people consider this event a great event. Dwarka, a kingdom founded by Lord Krishna, was established in the state of Gujarat. Women play cards on this day as it should be an old tradition. The festival has many opportunities for fun and entertainment but preserves the sanctity of time.
In East India, Janmashtami's celebration is a most rewarding and dedicated experience. It is celebrated with the worship of Lord Krishna in the Odisha region and West Bengal. Nand Utsav is celebrated the next day of Janmashtami. Pravachana is organized to read texts from the Bhagwat Gita.
In South India, Janmashtami festival in Kerala is celebrated as Ashtami Rohini. The focus is on the Rohini star that appears at midnight, assuming the Lord was also born at midnight. The festival is full of joy and enthusiasm. Verses from the Bhagwat Gita are read. Young children dress like Lord Krishna. Sweets and fruits are offered to the Lord and prasadams are still distributed to all.
In North India, people celebrate Janmashtami in different ways in different parts of India. People fast on this day and Janmashtami's decoration is done in homes and temples. Bhajans are sung in the evening and religious fervor can be seen everywhere. The Janmashtami festival in cities such as Vrindavan, Gokul and Matra is the highlight. People flock to these places to get a glimpse of the traditional festivals and beautiful arrangements. All the rituals are a feature of this celebration.
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@printskill
Janmastami and Diwali are to main and biggest fastivals of India. People enjoys this festivals by making and sharing sweets to each other.
We do organize Sweet Making competition on this festival.
Janmashtami festival is very popular in Gujarat and many popular fairs are organized during August and September every year.
Yes @teky, the Janmashtami festival is also celebrated worldwide by all Indian communities.
Nand gher anand bhayo,
Jay kanaiya Lal ki
Happy Janmashtami
Gujarat is number 1 in its food. People loves what they cook.
Happy Janmashtami @winy
Gujarati women makes dessert like Mohanthal, Laddu, Barfi-Churu, Gulab-Jamun and distributes it as a prasad.
I am delighted to tell you that I have been living in Gujarat and we have celebrated many Janmastami festivals in Gujarat. Thanks for sharing this wonderful article.
Wow, you are so lucky to get this opportunity to celebration of Janmashtami festivals
Happy Krushna Janmastami to you and all community members. Your plate is full of wonderful Gujarati food. You have given detailed information about Janmashtami festival of India.
It's all made by my wife. She is excellent at Cooking Gujarat Food.