Krishna Jeyanthi 2025 – Celebrate the Birth of Lord Krishna with Joy and Tradition
Krishna Jeyanthi, also known as Janmashtami, is one of the most beloved Hindu festivals, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, devotees across the world will gather in homes and temples, singing bhajans, performing poojas, and recreating the joyful scenes of Krishna’s childhood.
For many of us in the UK, Krishna Jeyanthi is not just about rituals — it’s about keeping our traditions alive, passing them down to our children, and cherishing the sweet memories of our own childhood celebrations back home.
The Story Behind Krishna Jeyanthi
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Krishna was born at midnight in Mathura, in the midst of challenging times, to bring peace and restore dharma. His life, filled with divine miracles, charming mischief, and timeless wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita, continues to inspire millions.
Traditional Ways to Celebrate in the UK
1. Fasting & Midnight Pooja
Devotees observe fasts until midnight, the believed time of Krishna’s birth. Homes are beautifully decorated, lamps are lit, and devotional songs fill the air.
2. Creating Krishna’s Footprints
Using rice flour paste, families draw tiny footprints from the entrance to the pooja room — symbolising baby Krishna entering the home.
3. Dressing Up the Little Ones
Children are dressed as Krishna or Radha, wearing colourful attire, peacock feathers, and jewellery, creating a joyful, festive mood.
4. Preparing Festive Delicacies
No Krishna Jeyanthi is complete without seedai, murukku, thattai, aval (poha) dishes, and delicious butter-based sweets — Krishna’s favourites!
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A Festival of Devotion and Togetherness
Whether you’re celebrating with a small family pooja or hosting a large bhajan gathering, Krishna Jeyanthi is about love, unity, and devotion. Let’s fill our homes with music, light, and the blessings of Lord Krishna this festive season.
Wishing you and your family a blessed Krishna Jeyanthi!
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