கிருஷ்ண ஜெயந்தி விழா 8 எழுத்து பெருமாள் கோவில் கோசாலை | Krishna Jayanti Festival Gosala

Krishna Jayanti Festival 8 letter Perumal Temple Gosala
Krishna Janmashtami: A Celebration of Divine Birth
Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It's a vibrant celebration marked by fasting, prayers, and festivities.

Significance and Celebrations
Divine Birth: The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, believed to have been born at midnight on the eighth day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Bhadrapada (August or September).
Fasting and Prayers: Devotees often observe a fast, breaking it at midnight when Krishna is believed to have been born. Prayers, hymns, and bhajans are sung in temples and homes.
Decorations and Celebrations: Homes and temples are decorated with flowers, lights, and colorful banners. Dahi handi, a traditional game where teams compete to climb a human pyramid and break a pot of curd, is a popular activity.
Cultural Performances: Various cultural programs, including plays, dances, and music, are organized to depict the life and teachings of Lord Krishna.
Key Themes
Divine Love: Krishna's interactions with the gopis (cowherd girls) are celebrated as a symbol of divine love and devotion.
Dharma and Adharma: Krishna's life is often seen as a struggle against injustice and a triumph of good over evil.
Bhakti and Devotion: The festival emphasizes the importance of bhakti (devotion) as a means of spiritual liberation.