Sri Krishna Jayanti, birthday of Lord Krishsna, in 2014 date based on calendars followed in India. Sri Krishna Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Lord Krishna. In 2014, the date of Sri Krishna Jayanti in West and Southern parts of India is on August 17. In North India it is on August 18. It is observed as Dahi Handi in Maharashtra, the formation of the huge human pyramids to break the pot hung high up. The festival is also known as Gokulashtami and Krishnashtami. Sri Krishna Jayanti - on August 17 day and midnight in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Orissa and eastern parts of India. Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav - August 18 midnight from 11:30 PM onwards in North India and Gujarat Dwarakadish Temple. Janmashtami Vrat is on August 17 in North India Ashtami Rohini - September 15 in Kerala Dahi Handi and Gopalakala in Maharashtra - August 18 Vittal Pindi at Udupi Sri Krishna Temple - August 18 Kalo in Goa - August 18 In Tamil Nadu Sri Krishna Jayanti is on September 16, 2014 Shri Krishna is today one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Hindu Gods. He is worshipped as the eighth incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna is also worshipped as a supreme god in his own right by numerous sects around the world. In North India, Shri Krishna Janmashtami is observed eight days after the full moon day in Hindi month Bhadrapada (August – September). In South India, the festival is observed on the eighth day after full moon in the month of Shravan (August – September). Special pujas are held in Sri Krishna Temples spread around the world and millions of people visit the shrines. Special poojas and rituals are held at midnight the time of Krishna’s birth.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 00:28:00 +0000
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