Janmashtami Special
Why is Janmashtami Celebrated? Janmashtami is celebrated with great devotion and reverence, as it marks the birth of Lord Krishna, who is seen as a symbol of divinity, love, and righteousness. Story of Janmashtami - The birth story of Lord Krishna is a revered and sacred tale in Hindu mythology. Here's a brief summary: King Kamsa, the ruler of Mathura, had imprisoned his sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva because of a prediction foretold that their eighth son would kill Kansa. When Devaki was expecting her eighth child, Kansa became increasingly anxious. Kansa wanted to kill the child. On the night of Krishna's birth, Vasudeva decided to take the newborn to safety. Vasudeva planned to take Krishna to his friend Nanda who stayed in Gokul. As he carried the infant Krishna across the Yamuna River, the gods intervened: - The River Parted to let them pass. - A Snake Hood protected Krishna from the rain. - The Wind God Vayu cleared the path. Vasudeva reached the home of Nanda and