Krishna Janamashtmi

1. Sri Krishna is considered one of the most powerful human incarnations of the Lord Vishnu. The sole objective of Sri Krishna's birth was to free the Earth from the evilness of demons. He played an important role in Mahabharata and propagated the theory of bhakti and good karma which are narrated deeply in the Bhagwat Gita. .....

About Lord Sri Krishna 1

2. Lord Krishna appeared in a human body but he had a divine body not composed of the five elements. He did not take any birth here in the usual sense of the term. He did not die. He appeared and disappeared through His Yoga Maya as He has declared in the Gita. This is a secret, known only to His devotees, Yogis and sages. .....

About Lord Sri Krishna 2

3. Krishna has played various roles during his stay in the world as human body. He was Arjuna's charioteer. He was a master musician, the music of his flute thrilled the hearts of the Gopis and everyone else. He exhibited miraculous powers even as a child and killed many demons. He taught the supreme truth of Yoga, Bhakti and Vedanta to Arjuna and Uddhava. .....

Janamashtmi Krishna Birthday

4. Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of July or August. According to the Hindu calendar, this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon. .....

Krishnas Birth story

5. Sri Krishna was born in a prison in the custody of Kansa. Vasudev, his father immediately thought of his friend Nand and decided to hand over his child to him to save Krishna from the clutches of Kansa. Krishna grew up in Gokul and finally killed his uncle, King Kansa. .....

Celebrating the festival

6. The actual celebration of Janmashtami takes place during the midnight as Sri Krishna was born on a dark, stormy and windy night to end the rule and violence of his uncle, Kansa. All over India this day is celebrated with devotional songs and dances, pujas, and aarti. .....

Birth place of Lord Krishna

7. The Janmashtami celebration of Mathura and Vrindavan is special, since Sri Krishna had spent most of his life here. On this day temples and homes are wonderfully decorated and illuminated. Night long prayers are offered and religious mantras are sung in the temples. .....

How to Celebrate the festival

8. Festivities begin before dawn and extend all day until midnight, the exact moment of the anniversary of Krishna's appearance. Events include kirtan, singing the Lord's name along with other devotees. Some devotees cook a feast of over one hundred dishes, while others perform drama and dance. .....

Preparation for the festival 1

9. The home should be clearned and decorate it with flowers and other items. You should pay particular attention to the 'puja ghar' and also the kitchen and the drawing room. The other items that you can use to decorate are the idols and sculptures of Lord Krishna. .....

Preparation for the festival 2

10. Put the idol of baby Krishna in a cradle and decorate it with flowers and jewels. You can blow the conches at midnight to symbolize the birth hour of Lord Krishna . Further, the deity is invoked by offering milk products in addition to flowers. .....

Create the birthday atmosphere at home

11. Decorating your home for Krishna can be fun, particularly for children. Encourage them in helping to make garlands, hanging balloons and festoons of leaves, and generally making the house beautiful for Krishna's appearance. In some parts of India, this is also a occassion to run a contest for most beautiful decoration of house or temples. .....

Sing and Dance

12. Celebrate this as festival of devotional songs and dance performances by young children. Krishna, also known as Murlidhara, or “one who holds the flute,” loves music. And so will your friends and family, as you take turns singing and playing instruments. Alternatively, play bhajan CDs and heighten the spiritual atmosphere. .....

Cooking special dishes

13. it's always nice to cook very special preparations to offer to the Lord. Imagine that Krishna was actually right there, in your house, what would you offer Him? This makes for a wonderful meditation while cooking on Janmashtami. .....

Aarti at midnight

14. Have a midnight aarti with a kirtan. This is the exact time that Krishna appeared on this planet, so it is most auspicious and spiritually inspiring. If you have aarti paraphernalia, then you can do a full offering. If not, don't worry, Krishna says in Bhagavad-Gita, “If you offer Me with love, a leaf, flower, fruit or water, I will accept it.” So offer whatever you can, it's your love and devotion that matters. .....

Fasting for the day

15. If you are able to fast from food, fasting until midnight is recommended. If fasting is too difficult, then try to eat only light foods during the day. By putting our own needs aside and concentrating more on Krishna's, we show our love for him. .....

Gift for elders and friends

16. Janmashtami is not just as festival. It is the time to rejoice in the glory of Lord Sri Krishna and his achievements. Gifting your friends and relatives is a primary aspect of the festival. This will appropriately convey your feelings towards your friends and relatives and show respect and care for your elders. .....

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21. Janmashtami ke is shub avsar par. Hum ye kaamna kartey hai ki.Shree Krishna ki kripa.Ap par, aur app ke pure parivar par .Hamesha bani rahey !.Jai Shree Krishna. .....

Janamashtmi SMS 2

22. Radha ki bhakti, Murli ki mithas, Maakhan ka swaad aur Gopiyo ka raas, Inhi sabse milke banta hai Janmashtami ka ye din khas. Happy Janmashtami! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 3

23. krishna jinka nam, gokul jinka dham,ase SHREE KRRISHAN bhagwan ko hum sab ka pranam.JANMAASTMI KI SHUB KAMNAYE.Jay Shree Krishna! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 4

24. Mayya ka Natkhat Nandlal always give you many reasons to be Happy and find peace in Krishna consciousness.Happy Janmashtami! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 5

25. MAKHAN CHOR NANDKISHOR,BHANDI JISNE PREET KI DOR,HAREY KRISHAN,HAREY MURARI,PUJTI JINHE DUNIYA SARI. AAO SAB MIL KE JANMASTHMI PARV MANAYE, JAI SHREE KRISHNA! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 6

26. Dekho Phir Janmashtmi Aayi Hai, Makhan Ki handi ne phir mithas bhadhai hai,Kanha ki leela hai Sabse Pyari,Wo de tumhe duniya bhar ki khushiya sari. Happy Janmashtmi! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 7

27. Natkhat makhan chor, yashoda ka dulara..krishna aaya hai.Aapke dwar mubark ho apko janmashtami ka tyohar. Happy janmashtami! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 8

28. Makhan churakar jisne khaya, Bansi bajakar jisne nachaya, Kushi manao uske janamdin ki, Jisne duniya ko PREM ka path dikhaya. Wish u very happy shri krishan janmastami! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 9

29. Shri Krishna janamastmi ki hardik badhai.. haathi ghoda palki jai kanhaiya lal ki. Bhagwan shri krishna aapki har manokamna puri karen. .....

Janamashtmi SMS 10

30. Krishn ki shakti aur Kanaiya ki bhakti se aapko khushi ki bahar mile,KRISHNA ki kripa se har kadam per safalta mile..HAPPY JANMASHTAMI! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 11

31. Aao milkar Sajaaye Nandlaal Ko, Aao Milkar Karein Gungaan Unka Jo sabko raah dikhaate hain aur Sabki Bigdi Banaate hain, Chalo dhoom dhaam se manaaye janmadin unka. Janmashtami Ki Shubhkaamnaayein! .....

Janamashtmi SMS 12

32. May Lord Krishna come to your house & take away all your Makhan Mishri with all your worries & sorrows.Happy Janmashtami .....