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Vishnu,
the preservative aspect of the universe and one of the Hindu Trinity, is said to take
birth in this mortal world of ours whenever it is overburdened with evildoers and sinners,
who by their wicked actions upset the equilibrium of the earth. One such incarnation is
his birth as the son of king Vasudeva and his wife Devaki Devi of bygone ages. He was then
given the name of Shri Krishna, and his story is recorded in the famous work of the Hindus
known as Bhagavatam. The birthday of this
marvellous child is celebrated as a festive and sacred day on the eighth day of the dark
fortnight in the month of Sravana called Avani in Tamil which corresponds to the English
months of August-September.
The festive day is known by different names. Some call it
Krishna Jayanti day. A few call it Janma Ashtami day, while a good many call it Gokula
Ashtami and Sri Jayanti.
Recipies specially for janmashtami:
Kalakand
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