Celebrated with great vigor and enthusiasm all over the world, Janmashtami marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, one of the most loved deities in Hindu culture. While India’s festivities are renowned, there’s another corner of the world where Janmashtami is highly revered – Nepal. The sacred festival isn’t merely commemorated; it constitutes an essential part of the local religion and tradition, drawing loads of spectators and devotees. This blog chronicles the captivating celebration of Janmashtami across Nepal’s sacred sites.
The Significance of Janmashtami
The day of Janmashtami commemorates Lord Krishna’s birth, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu – the preserver of the universe. This celebration entertains the victory of good over evil, as Lord Krishna was born to end King Kansa’s tyranny.
Janmashtami in Nepal: A Fusion of Culture and Devotion
Bound by a common faith, yet distinguished by cultural diversity, Nepal embraces Janmashtami with singular rituals and ceremonies. The celebrations permeate through the towns and cities, with shrines and temples coming alive in spiritual zest.
The Pashupatinath Temple, with its ages-old tradition, witnesses an influx of devotees waiting in long queues to pay homage to Lord Krishna. Similarly, the ISKCON Temple in Kathmandu gets adorned with vibrant decorations, and fills with the harmony of bhajans (devotional songs) and the chime of bells. Here, the Krishna Janmashtami celebration forms a grand spectacle of faith and exuberance.
The Celebration Process: Fast, Feasts, Dances, and More
Nepalese devotees observe a day-long fast on Krishna Janmashtami, as it is believed that this ritual brings blessings and wards off evil. Once the star Rohini appears in the sky- marking the exact birth time of Lord Krishna, the fast is broken. This is followed by a grand feast, featuring delicious sweetmeats and a variety of traditional Nepalese foods.
Dance and music, an integral aspect of Nepalese culture, prevail during Janmashtami. Raas-Leela, a popular dance drama is performed, depicting various episodes of Krishna’s early life. It’s indeed a sight to behold, an event infused with captivating music and coordinated movements.
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