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Janmashtami is a festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated in its highest form in Mathura and Brindavan in Uttar Pradesh. On Janmashtami, the Mathura and the Brindavan in Uttar Pradesh rejoices with the commemoration of the lord of the universe, Lord Krishna. He took his birth in Mathura on the very day on which we celebrate the Janmashtami. Brindavan was the place where he spent his younger days with the gopis. This is the place where he used to be with Radhika. Till now the people of these two places are unbelievable admirers of the age-old hero. They celebrate Janmashtami or his birthday with unending enthusiasm and happiness. Whenever you go to Mathura make it a point to witness the temple on the very spot where Lord Krishna was born. On the day of Janmashtami, innumerable devotees from all parts of the country gather to visit this Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple. Here they practice hymns, listen to the sacred tales and offer their prayers and worships. On the day of Janmashtami there is a ceremony in the main hall of the temple. The image of Lord Krishna is bathed by the priests together with which the holy mantras are chanted. When the pujas are over the devotees break their day long fasts with fruits or prashadams. During the hour of the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight the deity is taken out of the temple and people cheer in great celebrations. The air is filled with the sound of conch shells as well as with praising the Lord. |
