Janmashtami 2024: Here’s How Lord Krishna’s Festival is Celebrated in Different States of India
Janmashtami 2024: Janmashtami is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated as the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival has its own enthusiasm and importance in Indian mythology, with people desperately waiting for it every year. Like Diwali, Holi, and other festivals, Krishna Janmashtami is also celebrated with huge excitement and a month-long preparation. As it is said, Lord Krishna was born in Vrindavan, so the city becomes a lightning fairy during the festival, and people celebrate Janmashtami with great fervour. However, not only Vrindavan, but states across India celebrate this festival. Each state has its own way of celebrating Janmashtami, from Dahi Handi to grand events.
Check out how India celebrated Krishna Janmashtami in different states.
Vrindavan
Janmashtami is celebrated magnificently in Mathura and Vrindavan, the birthplace and childhood place of Lord Krishna. On the occasion of Janmashtami, several prominent temples in the area, including the ISKCON temple, Rangnathji temple, Banke Bihari temple, and Radharaman temple, perform significant ceremonies. It's said that Lord Krishna performed the Raas Leela in the Madhuban in Vrindavan. Madhuban hosts several folk performances during Janmashtami, and people from all over India and the globe are drawn to its allure.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is known for its ‘Dahi Handi’ custom, in which groups known as “Govindas” build human pyramids to break hanging handis (pots). They participate in the stunt while chanting “Govinda, Govinda.”
Manipur
During the event, Imphal’s Hindu community offers prayers to the shrine of Shri Shri Govindajee in Imphal, ISKCON, and spectacular Manipuri performances honoring the Lord are presented.
Gujarat
It is said that Lord Krishna’s kingdom is located in Dwarka, Gujarat. Lord Krishna is worshipped at the Dwarkadhish Temple. The temple grounds are incredibly gorgeous on Janmashtami day, with hundreds of lovely lights and eye-catching decorations. Here, Lord Krishna is worshipped in his infant form at the Dwarkadhish Temple with kirtans and bhajans. The temple authorities adorn Lord Dwarkadhish with diamonds, gold, and other priceless gems.
