Sri Krishna Jayanthi: Spread the Melody of LOVE
“Share our similarities, celebrate our differences”~ Morgan Scott Peck,American Psychiatrist and best-selling author,( May 1936 –September 2005)
Sri Krishna Jayanthi was celebrated on 1st of September 2010 with pomp and splendor. Lord Krishna was born to King Vasudevan and Devaki. Lord Krishna was born on Rohini star during the Tamil month of Aavani. Sri Krishna is considered as the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu's. It is also known as "Krishnashtami","Saatam Aatham" ,"Gokulashtami", "Ashtami Rohini”, "Sri Jayanthi" or sometimes merely as "Janmashtami". Special celebrations were held at Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam in Nedimala-Dehiwala. Special poojas were held to mark the occasion. Devotees sang devotional songs praising the Lord Krishna.
The two days long festival ended with Uriyadi Utsavam on 2nd of September 2010. Many devotees who gathered to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna spent the night at the temple and witnessed the rare event of Uriyadi Utsavam. Lord Krishna’s birthday was observed with fasting and feasting.
New born Baby Krishna is bathed and adorned with new cloth,fresh flowers and Gold jewelleries
Selected shades are used for the sculptures
Devotees believe Lord Krishna is the ultimate savior
Thaalaattu is being sung to put the Baby Krishna to a beautiful sleep at midnight
The whole temple is decorated for the celebration
He was born on a dark and stormy night
Traditional decorations around the temple
Lord Krishna can be regarded as a lover,friend,divine guru or even one’s own child
Conch is a symbol of existence
Sri Krishna Jayanthi is a promising day to start a new relationship or to strengthen the existing one
Priests carry out a special prayer
On September 1st,the planet of romance Venus comes out of its debilitation sign Virgo, and enters Libra, which rules beauty and harmony
Tumeric shower for the just born baby
The history of Janmashtmi dates back to thousand years
Pure Milk shower is being offered to the Baby Krishna
Lord Sivalingam at Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam in Nedimala-Dehiwala
Cool shower for the Baby Krishna
Rows of conch are purified and decorated
Milk Rice is being offered
He is the darling of the gopis (cowherd maidens) who are charmed by the melody of his flute
He is considered to be the Lord's most glorious incarnations
Devotees observe this day as a day of fortune
This transit augurs well for attracting loving relationships
Kumbam is being taken on a parade
Sacred water is being poured on Lord Krishna from the main Kumbam and Valampuri Sanku
Worshipers pray Dhanvantari seeking his blessings for sound health
The Chief Priest of Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mhavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam Somaskantha Chandrakantha Kurukkal performs the special pooja
Dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna are depicted in many scupltures
Religious parade in the night
Devotees gathered in large numbers for the festival
Lord Krishna rides the chariot for Prince Arjunan during the Kurushethra war
Festive look and devotional mood are set
Celebrations are extremely colourful
Sculpture of Srisakkaraththaazhvaar
Valampuri Sanku (Valampuri Conch) is set in a Kumbam
The day is treated as one of great rejoicing
Idols of Lord Raamar,Seetha and Lakshmanan
According to Hindu legends Lord Krishna has taken birth in the jail where his atrocious maternal uncle Kansa was keeping his parents in prison
Lord Krishna's enchanting form with flute in hand is worshipped in myriads at homes and temples
Decorated deity of Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnu at sanctum at Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam in Nedimala-Dehiwala
Aathi Naaraayana Perumal
Beautifully decorated Lord Krishna sits in the Vansantha Mandapam
Worshiping Lord Krishna brings perfect harmony
Idol of Lord Krishna is covered with incense smoke
Mahavishnu and Mahalakshmi
Wooden carved Chariot
Lord Krishna is the source of joy
Traditional musicians continue to play for the ceremony
Several sages and seers have paid homage to Lord Krishna
Ghee lamps are lit
Special Sandalwood dress for Paarvathy Ammaiyaar
According to the Hindu legends Lord Krishna saves the good people from the evil
Many Saint have sung glorious verses in praise of Lord Krishna
"Marunththu" is a special item made and shared with the devotees on this special day
An array of beautiful sculpture
An earthen pot of fresh curd hangs on a branch of Banyan tree
An idol of Lord Iyappan
Lord Krishna loves milk and milk products
Baby cots hang on Banyan tree which are vows by the devotees
The Vedic scriptures depict Lord Krishna as playing multiple roles during different phases of his life
Sweet sculptures of Pathmaavathy Kalyaanam
Krishaan Karunakaran who pretended to be the Lord Krishna managed to hit the earthern pot of fresh curd
Cute sculptures add colour to the temple
Lord Krishna performed many divine sports (Leelai) as a child
Lovely line of birds t dawn in Nedimala-Dehiwala
Baby Krishna is in a beautiful flower cradle at midnight
Lord Krishna is a provider of courage, hope, knowledge, intellect and devotion
Snakes were seen as entities of strength and renewal in cultures and religion
Krishaan Karunakaran is being polished with fresh curd on his cheeks
Broken earthen pot
Fresh curd spilled over on the temple ground
Lord Krishna is known for his bravery in destroying evil powers throughout his life
Beautiful sculptures depicting Sri Lakshmi Kalyaanam
Lord Krishna represents a person of perfection
Lord Krishna was the unchallenged hero of his times
Lord Krishna is known for his mischievous nature
"Krishnaism" consider Lord Krishna to be "Svayam Bhagavan" or the Supreme Being
"I am very happy to be dressed as Lord Krishna and hitting an earthernpot of fresh curd" says Krishaan Karunakaran (9)
The Moon which represents the mind and emotions is exalted in the Rohini star
Prasaatham is being shared with the devotees
Sri Krishna Jayanthi was celebrated on 1st of September 2010 with pomp and splendor. Lord Krishna was born to King Vasudevan and Devaki. Lord Krishna was born on Rohini star during the Tamil month of Aavani. Sri Krishna is considered as the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu's. It is also known as "Krishnashtami","Saatam Aatham" ,"Gokulashtami", "Ashtami Rohini”, "Sri Jayanthi" or sometimes merely as "Janmashtami". Special celebrations were held at Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam in Nedimala-Dehiwala. Special poojas were held to mark the occasion. Devotees sang devotional songs praising the Lord Krishna.
The two days long festival ended with Uriyadi Utsavam on 2nd of September 2010. Many devotees who gathered to celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna spent the night at the temple and witnessed the rare event of Uriyadi Utsavam. Lord Krishna’s birthday was observed with fasting and feasting.
New born Baby Krishna is bathed and adorned with new cloth,fresh flowers and Gold jewelleries
Selected shades are used for the sculptures
Devotees believe Lord Krishna is the ultimate savior
Thaalaattu is being sung to put the Baby Krishna to a beautiful sleep at midnight
The whole temple is decorated for the celebration
He was born on a dark and stormy night
Traditional decorations around the temple
Lord Krishna can be regarded as a lover,friend,divine guru or even one’s own child
Conch is a symbol of existence
Sri Krishna Jayanthi is a promising day to start a new relationship or to strengthen the existing one
Priests carry out a special prayer
On September 1st,the planet of romance Venus comes out of its debilitation sign Virgo, and enters Libra, which rules beauty and harmony
Tumeric shower for the just born baby
The history of Janmashtmi dates back to thousand years
Pure Milk shower is being offered to the Baby Krishna
Lord Sivalingam at Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam in Nedimala-Dehiwala
Cool shower for the Baby Krishna
Rows of conch are purified and decorated
Milk Rice is being offered
He is the darling of the gopis (cowherd maidens) who are charmed by the melody of his flute
He is considered to be the Lord's most glorious incarnations
Devotees observe this day as a day of fortune
This transit augurs well for attracting loving relationships
Kumbam is being taken on a parade
Sacred water is being poured on Lord Krishna from the main Kumbam and Valampuri Sanku
Worshipers pray Dhanvantari seeking his blessings for sound health
The Chief Priest of Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mhavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam Somaskantha Chandrakantha Kurukkal performs the special pooja
Dramatic enactments of the life of Krishna are depicted in many scupltures
Religious parade in the night
Devotees gathered in large numbers for the festival
Lord Krishna rides the chariot for Prince Arjunan during the Kurushethra war
Festive look and devotional mood are set
Celebrations are extremely colourful
Sculpture of Srisakkaraththaazhvaar
Valampuri Sanku (Valampuri Conch) is set in a Kumbam
The day is treated as one of great rejoicing
Idols of Lord Raamar,Seetha and Lakshmanan
According to Hindu legends Lord Krishna has taken birth in the jail where his atrocious maternal uncle Kansa was keeping his parents in prison
Lord Krishna's enchanting form with flute in hand is worshipped in myriads at homes and temples
Decorated deity of Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnu at sanctum at Arulmigu Sri Venkadeswara Mahavishnumoorthy Devasthaanam in Nedimala-Dehiwala
Aathi Naaraayana Perumal
Beautifully decorated Lord Krishna sits in the Vansantha Mandapam
Worshiping Lord Krishna brings perfect harmony
Idol of Lord Krishna is covered with incense smoke
Mahavishnu and Mahalakshmi
Wooden carved Chariot
Lord Krishna is the source of joy
Traditional musicians continue to play for the ceremony
Several sages and seers have paid homage to Lord Krishna
Ghee lamps are lit
Special Sandalwood dress for Paarvathy Ammaiyaar
According to the Hindu legends Lord Krishna saves the good people from the evil
Many Saint have sung glorious verses in praise of Lord Krishna
"Marunththu" is a special item made and shared with the devotees on this special day
An array of beautiful sculpture
An earthen pot of fresh curd hangs on a branch of Banyan tree
An idol of Lord Iyappan
Lord Krishna loves milk and milk products
Baby cots hang on Banyan tree which are vows by the devotees
The Vedic scriptures depict Lord Krishna as playing multiple roles during different phases of his life
Sweet sculptures of Pathmaavathy Kalyaanam
Krishaan Karunakaran who pretended to be the Lord Krishna managed to hit the earthern pot of fresh curd
Cute sculptures add colour to the temple
Lord Krishna performed many divine sports (Leelai) as a child
Lovely line of birds t dawn in Nedimala-Dehiwala
Baby Krishna is in a beautiful flower cradle at midnight
Lord Krishna is a provider of courage, hope, knowledge, intellect and devotion
Snakes were seen as entities of strength and renewal in cultures and religion
Krishaan Karunakaran is being polished with fresh curd on his cheeks
Broken earthen pot
Fresh curd spilled over on the temple ground
Lord Krishna is known for his bravery in destroying evil powers throughout his life
Beautiful sculptures depicting Sri Lakshmi Kalyaanam
Lord Krishna represents a person of perfection
Lord Krishna was the unchallenged hero of his times
Lord Krishna is known for his mischievous nature
"Krishnaism" consider Lord Krishna to be "Svayam Bhagavan" or the Supreme Being
"I am very happy to be dressed as Lord Krishna and hitting an earthernpot of fresh curd" says Krishaan Karunakaran (9)
The Moon which represents the mind and emotions is exalted in the Rohini star
Prasaatham is being shared with the devotees
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