Janmashtmi is the appearance day of Bhagwan Krishn.
He appeared at midnight of the eighth waning moon which falls in
August/September. This is one of the greatest celebrations of the
Hindu community which is observed throughout India. In the Temples
devotees sing and chant the glories and the leelas of Krishn
up to midnight. Then they do arti of Krishn and distribute
prasad. In Vrindaban there are a number of professional groups
who enact the leelas of Radha Krishn on the open stage. The
stage of the Satsang Hall of
Shyama
Shyam Dham is specially displayed with the childhood events of
Krishn and great crowds come to have its darshan.
At
Rangeeli Mahal, Barsana,
in the elaborately decorated Satsang Hall, Janmashtmi is enthusiastically celebrated
by thousands of devotees. A lovely cradle of baby Krishn is lovingly
placed in the Satang Hall and everyone has the opportunity to have
darshan and swing the Divine child. Throughout the day and
up to midnight, devotional programs are arranged which include one
act plays and dances related to Radha Krishn leelas. Chanting
of Krishn leelas and the pad of His appearance,
special arti of baby Krishn and Shree Maharajji’s speech,
explaining the importance of Janmashtmi in a devotee’s life,
highlight the celebration. On that occasion Shree Maharajji himself
does the arti of Shree Krishn.
