Hi Friends, Today we celiberated the birthday of Lord Krishna popularly known as Janmashtmi or Gopala Kala. There was no holiday for offices but during the lunch time I went to see how various groups make pyramids and then break the "Dahi Handi". It was fun watching it
According to the Hindu lunar calendar Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day (called Ashtami) of the second (dark) fortnight of the month of Shravana. It is believed that he incarnated at the end of Dwapar Yuga and the beginning of the present era i.e. Kali Yuga.
I find Lord Krishna very close to my heart for many reasons. His wisdom Bhagvat Gita is so relavant and useful in the modern age. Daily I read at least one chapter of Bhagvat Gita and every time I read I get some more meaning, some more relavance.
There's a time and a place for everything. Bipin, here's a suggestion that today isn't a good day to answer Maximus's question (if you want to answer it). Enjoy Krishna's birthday! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Today will be such a beautiful day in India.. I really miss these festivals out here in the US. All over town they will hang earthen pots filled with water.. and above that will be money.. These pots are then tied high above the ground... the higher the pots.. the more the money.. and then men make a pyramid and try to break the pot and get the money.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna_Janmaashtami Not to forget all the food and fest that goes along with it.. Couple of years back my kids got to watch it.. they were really impressed. Luck you Bipin.. wish I was there...
Hi, It is also a special day for many others as today and tomorrow mark the mahasamadhi of Dhyanyogi Madhusudandas-ji who spent 4 yrs in the USA in the late 70's.There will be great celebrations on the ashram at this time and many visitors to his mahasamadhi. L&L Dave
Birthday of Lord Krishna
Posted - Aug 16 2006 : 05:44:24 AM
