By Is Gokulashtami and Krishna Janmashtami same?
Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is an important festival, particularly in the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism.
Why do iyengars celebrate Krishna Jayanthi?
Ashtami Rohini or Sri Krishna Jayanthi is the celebration commemorating the avatar of Lord Krishna and thus the day is dedicated to Lord Krishna.
What is the story behind the celebration of Janmashtami?
Interesting story behind Janmashtami It is believed that Krishna is the eighth child of his mother, Devaki so, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day. According to Hindu mythology, the evil king Kansa ruled Mathura. To extend his empire he married his sister with Vasudeva, the Yadu king.
Why Janmashtami is celebrated 2 days?
It is the day when people start their preparation for the celebration of the Lord Krishan birth. According to the legends, Lord Krishna was the incarnation of Vishnu, who was born in dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada in Mathura. They prefer to fast all day and night for the first day of Krishna Janmashtami.
Who killed Lord Krishna?
Jara
According to the Mahabharata, a fight breaks out at a festival among the Yadavas, who end up killing each other. Mistaking the sleeping Krishna for a deer, a hunter named Jara shoots an arrow that fatally injures him.
When did Krishna born?
Born in northern India (around 3,228 BCE), Lord Krishna’s life marks the passing of the Dvapara age and beginning of the Kal yuga (which is also considered as the current age). References to Lord Krishna can be found in several Hindu mythological books, especially in the epic Hindu book, the Mahabharata.
Why do iyengars celebrate karthigai?
This festival is also celebrated to commemorate the bonding between brothers and sisters in south India(analogous to Bhaiya-Dhuj and Raakhi). Sisters pray for the prosperity and success of their brothers and light lamps to mark the occasion.