Krishna Janmashtami 2018: Adorable pictures of children dressed as Bal Krishna and Radha
What adorable pictures.
Janmashtami, an annual Hindu festival, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated on the Ashtami (eight the day of the month) of Krishna Paksha (night between the new moon and the full moon) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon (holy month of Shravana). According to the Gregorian Calendar, the festival usually falls in the month of August or September. The festival is celebrated with great joy and fervour by Hindus.
Devotees observe a day-long fast only to open it next day when the Asthami tithi or the eight day is over. The devotees gear up to welcome baby Krishna to their homes by performing Krishna Abhishekam. People decorate Lord Krishna’s idol with new garments and fresh flowers after bathing the idol with milk, ghee and water. Then bhog is offered to the deity. Devotees fast on this day. They adhere to phalahar diet (diet which consists of fruits and water) during the hours of fasting.
Lord Krishna, also known as Nandlala, is made to rest in a cradle. The cradle is then rocked by the devotees while performing the religious ceremonies. Bala Krishna, the child Krishna, is a divine child and one of the popular deities of Hindus across India. People across India dress their children like Bala Krishna and celebrate the festival. Janmashtami is widely Celebrated across India in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, South India, Rajasthan. A day after Janmashtami is celebrated as Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra.