Janmashtami is an important Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The festival of Janmashtami has been celebrated in India for over 5200 years; Hindus worship Krishna as the deity of divinity, love, and righteousness.
Students of Sane Guruji School in Dadar celebrated Janmashtami, participating in rituals and festivities that honour the birth of Lord Krishna, embodying the spirit of devotion and joy associated with the festival.
The students of the Dadar school were dressed like Lord Krishna and his companion Radha as they celebrated Krishna Janmashtami 2024.
The girls were seen wearing colourful lehenga cholis, dressed as Radha, for the festivities held on Monday, August 26.
According to the Hindu calendar, Janmashtami falls on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh in the Bhadrapad month. This year, the festival falls on August 26, with celebrations spanning two days, as Krishna’s birth is believed to have occurred around midnight.
Devotees observe a fast on Janmashtami, breaking it after midnight when Lord Krishna is believed to have been born.
Rituals include pujas, artis, and prayer ceremonies held at homes and temples, where swings adorned with flowers are set up to symbolise the joyous spirit of Krishna's childhood.
In Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai and Pune, the Dahi Handi tradition is a major part of Janmashtami celebrations. Govindas form human pyramids to break pots of curd and butter hung at a height, celebrating Krishna’s playful nature and his love for these treats.
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