Nation celebrates Janamashtami
10 August 2012: New Delhi: India :Lord Shri Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of Bhadra in the Hindu calendar, in 2012 it falls on 10th August. Lord Krishna,the demolisher of demons, to accomplish righteous action and Dharma, HE who takes birth again and again to relieve the world from the unholy ones.Sustainer of the world,Who guides the beings the various lifestyle in many forms,
Thy Work,
Thy Philosohpy,
Thy lifestyle as Yogi,
Thy Devotions
Nicely
decorated colourful Jhulas (swings) are hung in the courtyards of
temples and houses in honour of Lord Krishna on this day.
The
day is also marked by Ras Lila and Dahi Handi celebrations. Rasa lila
is nothing but the dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna while Dahi
Handi celebration marks Lord Krishna's mischievous side wherein teams
of young people form huge pyramids to reach a high-hanging pot of butter
and break it.
This tradition is a major event in Tamil Nadu on Gokulashtami.
The
festivities go on for two days and reach its peak at midnight of the
first day. This midnight time is when Lord Krishna is said to have been
born.
As
Shri Krishna was very fond of sweets and other milk products, so his
devotees have sweets like Kheer, Pedha, Gulabjamun, Shrikhand etc to
commemorate the occasion.President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Lok Sabha Speaker have greeted the nation on the occasion of Janmashtami.
In
his message, the President Pranab Mukherjee has said that people should
imbibe Lord Krishna’s message of love and compassion, of oneness and
pluralism and work together to take our great country forward.
In
his message, Vice President, M. Hamid Ansari said Janmashtami reminds
the life and teachings of Lord Krishna and expressed the hope that this
auspicious occasion brings amity, harmony, prosperity and happiness in
our lives.
Prime
Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, in his message has said that it is a
celebration of Lord Krishna’s timeless message of renunciation of the
fruits of action.
He
said the festival inspires us towards a disciplined work-ethic, and
imbibe us with the spirit of selfless service to the nation.
Lok Sabha Speaker, Meira Kumar said it is an auspicious and joyous
occasion that motivates us to follow the path of compassion, judicious
conduct and selfless service.
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