Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2023 South Africa: Why It Is Celebrated, Its History And Rituals

Here we are going to talk about the Janmashtami as some people like to know about Lord Krishna and the rituals of this day. Keep reading through the article to know more. India reveres Lord Krishna, who is thought to be Lord Vishnu’s eighth incarnation. One of the most celebrated festivals among Hindus in India and other nations is Krishna Janmashtami. The day commemorates Lord Krishna’s birth and is also known by the names Krishna Janmashtami, Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, and Sree Jayanthi. He is adored all over India and is thought to be Lord Vishnu’s eighth avatar.

Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2023 South Africa

Krishna is referred to in Hindu epics as the god of love, kindness, and compassion. He was born at midnight to Queen Devaki and King Vasudeva in a prison in modern-day Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. He is also renowned for using his extraordinary abilities to accomplish miracles and pull out naughty pranks. This year, September 6th and 7th will be used to celebrate Janmashtami. According to legend, Kansa, Queen Devaki’s brother, heard a premonition that her eighth son would be the cause of his demise. After learning this, Kansa imprisoned Devaki and her husband Vasudev and then executed each of their six children one by one.

Kansa attempted to kill Krishna, but before he could, Krishna was sent out of the dungeon safely. Krishna was placed in the care of King Vasudeva’s friends Yashoda and Nanda in Vrindavan after the latter crossed the Yamuna River carrying Krishna over his head in a basket. In the hopes that King Kansa wouldn’t hurt her because the prophecy stated that their eighth “son” would be the reason for Kansa’s demise, Vasudev returned with their daughter kid who was born on the same day. But he tossed the young child against a rock. She rose to the skies, assuming the appearance of Goddess Durga, and warned him that he would perish rather than be hurt.

The prophecy was eventually realised when Krishna became an adult and murdered Kansa, freeing the town from Kansa’s brutal tyranny. The love, warmth, and beauty that Lord Krishna symbolises are honoured on the day of Krishna Janmashtami. On this day, believers maintain a fast, dress traditionally, bathe and adorn the idols of Lord Krishna with new clothing and jewellery, and ask for blessings for their families’ welfare. Additionally, many practise ceremonial fasts and decorate their homes with flowers and rangoli. Some individuals eat light, sattvic meals throughout the day, while others observe the ‘nirjala Vrat’ till midnight, which is thought to be the moment of Lord Krishna’s birth. The Lord Krishna puja is done in Nishita Kaal since he was born at midnight. After commemorating Krishna’s birth at midnight, devotees present the idols with his beloved makhana (white butter), milk, and curd.