The Significance Of Krishna Jayanthi
Sri Krishna Jayanthi is a festival that marks the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth. Lord Krishna was one among the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver of the Universe, according to Hindu belief. The incarnation of Lord Krishna became necessary to destroy evil on earth. According to the Hindu calendar or Panchanga, the festival is held on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in Shravan month (August – September). Legend behind Krishna’s birth The legend behind Krishna’s birth is quite intriguing. According to Hindu mythology, sinful and evil forces began to take over the world. In desperation, Mother Earth asked Lord Brahma to put an end to it. Lord Brahma went to Lord Vishnu and apprised him of the situation. Vishnu reassured him that he would take birth on earth to destroy the evil forces. On the 8 th day (Ashtami) of Shravan month, Lord Vishnu was born as Krishna on earth at the hour of midnight. Krishna was an avatar of Lord Vishnu, th...