2007-09-03 02:56:35 · 11 answers · asked by anil m 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes we are celebrating it on 4th Sept, 07, late evening at our house and preparations are going on.
This is also known as Krishna Jayanthi. We celebrate the birthday of Krishna in the month of Avani (Aug-Sept) on Ashtami Thidhi and star Rohini.
we celebrate this festival preparing sweets and savories which Lord Krishna likes. we decorate the idol or picture of Krishna , decorate the floor with kolams , we draw the footprint of Lord Krishna depicting his entrance into our home.. from the door to the pooja place. It is believed that Krishna comes to our houses. we sing Bhajans, songs in praise of Lord Krishna like Jaya Devar's Ashtapathi(geetha govindam) and read Bhagvad Gita and other Krishna Slokas. Lord Krishna was born in the evening and so this festival is celebrated in the evening or late evening towards midnight only.
We place all kinds of fruits, betel etc along with Coconut, Chapped rice (aval - this is his favourite as the poor Sudama gave it to him) butter, Milk Sweets - Thiratupal, other sweets and savories which are the favourites of Lord Krishna, and do pooja.
Temples are decorated for the occasion. Kirtans are sung, bells are rung, the conch is blown, and Sanskrit hymns are recited in praise of Lord Krishna. At Mathura (a city in North India, near the birthplace of Lord Krishna), special spiritual gatherings are organized at this time. Pilgrims from all over India attend these festive gatherings.-
2007-09-03 03:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sri Krishna himself is celebration personified. As Shri Vallabhacharya sung in his "Madhurashtakam" every thing about Krishna is Sweet (Maduram).
"Adharam madhuram, Vadanam madhuram, Nayanam maduram, Hasitam madhuram, Hridayam madhuram, Gamanam madhuram, Mathuraadipathe, rakilam madhuram"
and continues further.. http://chennaionline.com/festivalsnreligion/slogams/slogam29.asp
I will taste this sweet to the best of my abilities given by him, and I will spend more time with my little grand daughters.
2007-09-04 07:20:05 · answer #2 · answered by Brahmanyan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a mythological event. People believe in it and Consider Krishna as incrnation of God.
However most ancient festivals have something scientific about them.
Like on Shiv Ratri and Navratras divine energy flows in abundance near earth surface. Fasting during festivals help body system.
People who meditate can experience it themselves.
2007-09-04 03:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by dd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We celebrate Krishna Jaynthi on 4th SEP 2007, with offerings 1. puffeed rice, 2. seedai - sweet & salted.3. Butter Bajans organised.
we do not ask him to give us something in return . we pray for his blessings.
2007-09-03 12:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by Muthu S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will attend a 'satsang' and sing and weep in Krishn's devotion. That will last about 5-6 hours.
While I write this, my eyes are already wet.
2007-09-04 02:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by Vijay D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my neighbouring Hindu friend, we 'll see Govinda processions & eat some stolen Butter.
2007-09-03 10:44:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would celebrate in a nice manner.
2007-09-03 10:40:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
by putting rangole in front of the house
2007-09-03 10:42:59 · answer #8 · answered by arsh d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way how i celebrate my birthday ...........bec He is within me
2007-09-04 06:06:57 · answer #9 · answered by Gopinath K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
BY HELPING THE POOR PERSONS
2007-09-04 01:52:41 · answer #10 · answered by RAMAN IOBIAN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋