Krishna Janmashtami ..
Why and how is celebrated Krishna Janmashtami:
Whenever sin and unrighteousness have increased beyond the limit on earth, God has incarnated on earth. Lord Vishnu descended on earth to fulfill one or the other purpose. Shri Krishna was an incarnation of Vishnu. Born as the eighth child of Devaki and Vasudeva, the princess of Mathura, Kanha spent her childhood in the lap of Mother Yashoda in Gokul. Vasudeva gave Kanha to his cousins Nandbaba and Yashoda only after the birth of Kanha to save him from King Kansa. Shri Krishna showed miracles at every stage of life from his birth.
There are many stories related to the life of Shri Krishna, which teach human society. Right guide against iniquity and sin. His birthday is celebrated as a festival by the devotees every year. The festival of Krishna Janmashtami is being celebrated on 18/19 August this year.
Lord Vishnu had incarnated to free the earth from the tyranny and terror of Kansa. According to this story, every year on the Ashtami of Bhadrapada, the festival of Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated.
Why and how is Dahi Handi celebrated?
In some places, Dahi Handi is organized on the day of Janmashtami. Especially its importance is in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The history of Dahi Handi is very interesting. Kanha was very naughty in his childhood. He was famous for his mischief in the whole village. Kanhaiya was very fond of butter, curd and curd.
