Janamashtami

Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal Chhed Gayo Re

Mori Najuk Kalaiyaa Marod Gayo Re

Mohe Panghat Pe ...

This is an extract from a famous hindi movie. In this Radhaji is saying that Lord Krishna is very naughty and always tease her. Lord Krishna the master of mischief is very beloved to every one. Krishna the 8^th avatar of Lord Vishnu is the most glorious incarnations of hindu believes.

Every year on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Sravana, the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated with much pomp and fair. This day is also know as Gokulashtami (as he was the prince of Gokul) and was brought up by Nand (the chieftain of Gokul) and his wife Yashoda.

According to traditions he was born in Mathura in jail to Vasudev and Devaki. His mama Kans was intended to kill him, but according to Vishnu's plan he was shifted to Nand's house safely.

This was the traditional and ancient story related to this. But these days this festival is one of the biggest festivals of the country. All over the country many matki phod competitions are organized. Temples are decorated like brides and special prayers are held. People keep fast and at midnight after offering prasad and prayers to Krishna open their fast. The best part of this festival are the yummy and mouth watering delicacies prepared specially for this day.

So get ready and brace up yourself for having a blast on this Janamashtami. That is approaching very soon.

Get Ready For Rakhi

 As the weekend approaches everyone is getting ready for the festival of many colors and the festival of the true love of a brother for her sister. This is the time when the entire nation celebrates the sacred and lovely festival of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi. 

Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, this festival marks the love of brothers and sisters. This beautiful festival is celebrated with full flair all around the country. On this pious day sisters tie a thread on the wrist of their brothers, symbolizing their love for each other.

Teej- The Festival of Joy

Comes August and the entire North India is immersed the mood of festivities. Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Id, Navratri, Diwali all these festivals add an extra charm to this country. All this pomp and show begins with the Teej festival.

A special moment for the married ladies, Teej is celebrated with so much flair. Basically on this day married women keep fast for their husband's long life and well being. Infact the preparations for this day begins quite well in advance.

On the day of Teej, ladies wake up early in the morning, and after getting fresh they dress up like a newly married bride and also apply mehndi on their hands. Afterward all the ladies of the house gather and leave for the temple, where they offer special prayers to Goddess Parvati for the long life of their husbands. Throughout the day they all indulge themselves in the festive preparations like making sweets like ghevar, barfi and lots of other items. They even dance in groups and have a merry time during the day.

The true colors of this festival can be seen in Rajasthan, where this festival is waited all year long. Infact a beautiful procession is also taken out on the city streets.

So dress up well and enjoy this festival of colors and joy today.