Janmashtami On August 26, Check List Of Other Festivals Related To Shri Krishna

On the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami - celebrating the birthday of Lord Kanha, temples across the globe are beautifully adorned. Preparations for the festivity begin days in advance, and the devotees are fully immersed in Krishna Bhakti. But have you ever thought, besides Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, there are other festivals in the country associated with Shri Krishna? Today, Let's take a look at the list:

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Yes! The festival of Rakhi also has a Krishna connection. There are various legends associated with the special day and one of them has it that Lord Krishna cut his finger while flying a kite and blood starts spilling all over. Soon, Draupadi, who considered Krishna as her brother, tore a piece of her saree and tied it around. The Lord was touched by her gesture and promised to protect her always. He assured her that he would always be present whenever she needed him. This thread of protection connects the brother-sister Jodi - a special bond that is celebrated even today.

In another legend when Krishna cut his finger, Satyabhama and Rukmini are also present there. While Rukmini rushes to get a cloth, Draupadi tores her saree and helps the Lord.

The colourful festival also has a Krishna tale associated with it. One of the legends has it that Krishna was always upset about his skin colour when he compared it with Radha. He used to ask her mother Yashoda about it all the time. Therefore, tired of his questions, Yashoda Maa asks him to colour Radha's face with whichever colour he wants. And the playing of Gulal and celebrating their love marked the festival of Holi.

Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakut—the mountain of food. The festival is celebrated by offering food to the god. The festival's significance is that Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill to save the people of Vrindavan from torrential rains and sheltered them. The festival is celebrated in remembrance of the Lord's existence and people's faith in him. Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the next day of Diwali.

Celebrated majorly in Maharashtra, Dahi Handi is a huge festival where a human pyramid is formed by Govindas (participants) to break an earthen pot of Dahi which is tied on a height. The festival is celebrated with enthusiasm and fun where people play with colours, curd and buttermilk. It is celebrated a day after the Gokulashtami and is based on Krishna's love for curd and buttermilk - the Lord is also called the 'Maakhan Chor' or 'Laddoo Gopal'.

Jai Jai Jai Govinda!