Krishna Janmashtami
On the 22nd of August we celebrated Krishna Janmashtami, the birthday of Shri Krishna.
Sri Krishna was born in the 'Rohini' nakshatram (star) to King Vasudeva and Devaki Devi on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Sravana. This festival is also known as Sri Krishna Jayanti and Krishnashtmi. The actual day of celebration can be on two different days as the star 'Rohini' and Ashtami may not be on the same day. These days correspond to the August and September months on the Gregorian calendar.
Sri Krishna is considered as the eighth avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu's, (one of three major Hindu Gods) on earth. He is considered to be the Lord's most glorious incarnations. It is said that his remembrance true heart brings extreme joy and pleasure because Sri Krishna himself was a manifestation of joy at all levels and in all walks of life. No other God in the Hindu pantheon, or for that matter in any other religion, is associated with so many romantic tales and so fully radiating with all the divine attributes as Sri Krishna.
Devotional Dance is considered to be the highest offering one can offer to the Divine.
To honor this day and Shri Krishna, Colleena Shakti invited me and my friend Jenna Anjali to share our love of Odissi Dance and present it at an event Honoring Janmashtami in Northern California.
The India Dance family united for the love of sacred dance, Shri Krishna and his Avatar Lord Jagannath.
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