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Krishna Jayanthi
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Krishna Jayanthi (Gokulashtami/Janmashtami) celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Celebrated with great devotion across Tamil Nadu.
Significance
Commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight in Mathura. Krishna is revered as the supreme being, teacher of Bhagavad Gita, and the divine child who brought joy to Vrindavan.
Rituals & traditions
Fasting· விரதம்
Entire day
Fasting until midnight
Midnight Puja· நள்ளிரவு பூஜை
Midnight
Special prayers at Krishna's birth time
Uriyadi· உரியடி
Following day
Breaking pot hung high (like Dahi Handi)
How to celebrate
Observe fast until midnight. Decorate Krishna idol. Prepare butter and sweets. Perform midnight puja. Draw small footprints leading to puja room. Young people participate in Uriyadi.
When it happens
Ashtami (8th day) in Aavani month (August-September)
Tags
- #krishna
- #jayanthi
- #gokulashtami
- #janmashtami
- #midnight