Janmashtami Celebration on 24 Aug 08 ~Part 1~

Welcome the Lord at Midnight It is only at midnight between the first and the second day that birth of Sri Krishna took place. The actual festivities begin during midnight in this 48 hour period. The celebration reaches its peak at midnight, with the birth of Lord Krishna, with lot of hymns, arti taking place and blowing of the Conch (shankh), rocking the cradle of Lord. The idol of lord is bathed with Panchamrit (A mixture of milk, ghee, oil, honey and Gangajal). The Panchamrit is later distributed as Prasad to the devotees along with other sweets. While some Fast on the first day and break it at midnight for others the fasting continues for both days. The period coincides with rainy season. Janmashtami is celebrated to welcome and enjoy Lord Krishna's birth. The birth of Lord Krishna took place when the various planets were in auspicious places. It is said that God chooses a particular time, as to when he will take birth as a human and the planetary systems are adjusted accordingly

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[DiamondSutraPress]

Very nice video!! Is that you holding a baby??

[tanmok]

That lady not me.

[krsnabhaghavan]

Hare Krishna

so blissful...!

"mac-cittā mad-gata-prāṇā

bodhayantaḥ parasparam

kathayantaś ca māḿ nityaḿ

tuṣyanti ca ramanti ca"  bg:10.9

"The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and conversing about Me"

Hari bhol !

[tanmok]

hare Krishna!

Thanks for ur nice comments. and thanks for u like the video.

Haribol!

[iaco4ever]

Hi! This and' a beautiful way to celebrate Lord Krishna, the traditions are the respect of the life! Compliments for this beautiful testimony. 5/5 * a good Sunday from Pino! Hi

[tanmok]

Yup! Chanting the Holy name more directly to show we love Lord krishna.

All devotees enjoy all the time in Iskcon.

So nice so happy.

Haribol!

[tanmok]

Thanks ur comments!

Haribol!

[xXZenobia101Xx]

Beautiful