Today is Krishna Janmashtami, a Hindu festival celebrated throughout the country. The festival is dedicated to the birth of Lord Krishna, who's also Lord Vishnu's eighth avatar. Janmashtami is the most important festival in the Braj region of north India. Which includes Mathura, where he was born. Vrindavan is the place where he has grown up. To celebrate Lord Krishna's birth, temples are decorated in Mathura. Also, a special program is being held. Devotees travel long distances to visit the holy temples of Vrindavan and Mathura. (Learn best digital marketing course from Digital Marketing Course In Delhi- DIDM)

History of  Janamastami 

On the night of Ashtami in August – September, Lord Krishna was born in Mathura. He's Vasudeva and Devaki's son. Devaki was also the sister of Mathura's evil ruler, King Kansa. During the Devaki's marriage, a priest predicted that the couple's eighth son would kill the Kansa. Kansa imprisoned Vasudev and Devaki after hearing the prediction.

Kansa killed Devaki's first six children in an instant. However, it is said that during the birth of their seventh child, Balram, the baby was magically transferred to Princess Rohini's womb. And the eight children Krishna sent to the Gokul.

Below are the various states where Janmashtami is celebrated in different forms.

Maharashtra

Janmashtami is celebrated in Mumbai, Pune, Latur, and Nagpur. The festivities center on the legendary Dahi Handi (earthen pot of yoghurt) tradition. which is surrounded by happy crowds, social celebrities, and media. Every year, a group of young men and boys roam the streets of the city in search of hanging pots. (Join Digital Marketing Institute In Dwarka for SEO)

To break the pot, the team forms a human pyramid. They are also known as 'Govindas,' in Janmashtmi. As a community offering, the specialty inside the pots is served (prasad).

In modern times, various corporations have begun to sponsor this event and provide cash or gifts as awards to the Govinda teams. Several youth organizations compete for the cash prize.

Gujarat

Janmashtami is celebrated in Dwarka, Gurjarat, Lord Krishna's kingdom. Devotees visit well-known temples such as Dwarkadhish Temple. They sing religious songs and perform folk dances. Farmers decorate their bullock carts and march in a procession to honour and worship Lord Krishna, the supreme god. The famous Dahi Handi celebration, known as Makkhan Handi in Gujarat, is also commemorated.

The devotional poetry works of Dayaram – a well-known Gujarati poet – are also popular during the Janmashtami celebrations in Gujarat.

India's east and northeast

The well-known culture of Janmashtami celebrations in Eastern and Northeastern India can be traced back to the teachings of Sankardeva and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in the 15th and 16th centuries. Manipuri dancers enact Raslila, a love-inspired dance drama act of Radha and Krishna. (Earn or generate part-time income from Digital Marketing Training Institute in Gurgaon)

Parents dress up their children as Krishna or Gopiyan for this occasion. Likkol Sannaba, a traditional board game played on Janmashtami night, is played by children.

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