Celebration of Krishna Janmashtami In Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

In Karnataka special preparations for this festival are done in advance. The idol of the Lord Krishna is uniquely adorned with special clothes and ornaments. Bhakshanam, a special dish is made and offered to the Lord as it is considered to be the Lord beloved food. Fruit salad is also served along with this.Even other food which has been stated in the scripts is served to the Lord Krishana. Like avalakki, which Sudhama (Krishna friend) and Krishana used to eat together.