India is very popular for their different festivals. Each festivals are so vibrant and colorful in nature, due to the country's immense cultural and religious diversity. Each festival offering unique rituals, music, dance, and culinary traditions that bring communities together in joyous celebration. Recently, I was part of mini Krishna Janamashtami celebration in the temple and I snapped some joyous moment from the unique celebration.
It is a unique blend of custom and tradition, where everyone was enjoying the moment. The occasion was the birth of Lord Krishna as per the Malayalam calendar. These #Festivals are steeped in history, folklore, and spiritual beliefs, celebrating mythological events like the triumph of good over evil or the birth of deities. Krishna Janamashtami is one such occasion, where people from all walk of the life was enjoying the occasion. Kids were dressed up in the form Krishna to be part of the celebration.
Be it the young or the toddlers everyone was in look of little Krishna. Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated with "little Govindas" to commemorate Lord Krishna's childhood mischief and the "Dahi Handi tradition". The stage was decked for one such celebration the the kids were the most important part of it. All of them wearing some costume that may resemble to Krishna. The main attraction has been the little cute kids who stole the occasion.
The little one was not the only one, there were few others whose parent brought them to be part of the celebration. Although these kids are not take on the young obesity, but being in the dress and in the occasion they are making moments for their parents.
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The involvement of "little Govindas" transforms the festival into a vibrant, joyous experience for the entire community, echoing the love and laughter associated with Krishna's childhood.
This picture shaken a bit in my hand. There were lot of rush around the little place
The celebration also acknowledges Krishna as a beloved cowherd, with young children representing him and his friends, fostering devotion and fun for all ages. The children participating in these festivities are often dressed as Krishna or his friends, known as Gopalas or Gopikas.
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The "Dahi-handi" celebration is about breaking pots filled with milk and candy. The pot was ready to be hanged.
Two committee member made sure to tie rope with these pots and pulled up through the help of pulley.
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All the dressed up young govindas and gopals turns to their places. They get ready with the play. The fun and excitement begins and they make sure to break the pots. There were excitement and joyous mood all over the place.
The celebration with little "Govindas" serves as a way to connect with this aspect of Krishna's life, making his divine stories relatable and enjoyable for children. Well the fun is not limited to them, the parents and all attendees like me enjoyed the occasion. The celebration ends with fun abd laughter. A unique way to celebrate the occasion and mark the birth anniversary. India is vibrant, and so does every aspect of its festival.
In good faith - Peace!!
