* ~ *Happy Janmashtami *~*

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Posted: 18 years ago
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Happy Janmashtami

Janmashtami is celebrated in various parts of India to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. It is observed on the Ashtami day of the Shravan month according to the Hindu calendar. The temples of Vrindavan witness an extravagant and colourful celebration on this occasion. Raslila is performed to recreate incidents from the life of Krishna and to commemorate his love for Radha.

Lord Vishnu is invoked in his human incarnation as Krishna on his birth anniversary in the festival of Janmashtami. The idol of the
infant Krishna is bathed at midnight and is placed in a cradle. Devotional songs and dances mark the celebration of this festive occasion all over Northern India.

On this day, in some parts of India, especially Maharashtra, youths celebrate it by breaking clay pots called 'Dahi-Handi', filled with curd and butter suspended high above the ground, young men and children form human pyramid to reach the pot and break it. This custom follows the habit of Lord Krishna who used to steal butter in this manner from villagers along with his friends. The reason for this is that Gokul; the place where lord Krishna spent his childhood used to generate a lot of milk and the people used to sell it in Mathura, thus depriving their children from milk and butter which is very essential for young boys and girls.

Let's rejoice with all happiness as the world celebrates the birth of majestic Lord Krishna. Sending you my heartfelt good wishes on this auspicious day of Janmashtami.

May every year this festival bring lots of happiness and positive vibes for you and your family that you can cherish all your life. Happy Janmashtami.

Love Kat😳

btw..i thought someone would have posted this today?😊


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Posted: 18 years ago
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Happy Janamasthmi, Jay Shree Krishna to all.
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Happy Jasmashtami kat...and every1 else 😃
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Happy Janmashtami to everyone 😃

The best celebrations happen in India..Unfortunately I ain't in India..But still went to the temple 😆 😃
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Happy Janmashtmi to you all!

i didnt knw anything about this so thnx kat for the information...i love having knowledge of others religions and cultures!!
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Happy Janmashtmi to all~

Best wishes.

Cheers,

dc

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Posted: 18 years ago
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Thanks catty for the wishes...

Tat was sooo sweet of u to put tat extra info abt this festival.... 👏

And I wish everyone here happy Janmashtami...

Krishi
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Posted: 18 years ago
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^^^awee cheers... 😊

Janmashtami Ke Pawan Avsar Par aapko aur aapke parivaar ko hardik shubhkaamnayein. 😃

Edited by Catwoman - 18 years ago
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Posted: 18 years ago
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Happy Janmashtami to evry1 whu celebratz it i dnt knw wat it is but ave fun mwah babigurl_jiyaxxxx
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Posted: 18 years ago
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yeah hope u all hd a gud day i didnt no what this ws so thnx cat for that bit oh general knowledge for me

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