Devotees across India are celebrating Shri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4 (File photo)
A swell of devotion envelopes households and temples as they celebrate Shri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4. This marks 5,253 years of his incarnation. Chhappan bhog in the afternoon will be followed by 108 items of bhog at night,” she said. ISKCON Juhu is celebrating Janmashtami Sept 3-4 followed by Nand Utsav and Vyas Puja September 5, said spokesperson Parijata Devi. “There is maha abhishek, maha aarti, kalash abhishek and chhappan bhog at midnight on September 4. Prasad meals are being served on September 3, 4 and 5.
Pt Bharat Bhushan Mishra of Malad said, “Lord Krishna was born at midnight on Ashtami under Rohini Nakshatra. ” ISKCON Chowpatty has transformed into a beautiful Vrindavan grove featuring parrots, pomegranates and verdure, said spokesperson Lucky Kulkarni. New outfits will be offered to all ten deities,” she said.
This year both coincide so celebrations will be unified across the nation. His birthplace of Mathura as well as Brij, Vrindavan, Barsana, Mumbai, Delhi will all observe Janmashtami Friday. The idol of Laddu Gopal is offered ‘abhishek’ or oblation with milk, curd, ghee, honey, rose water and panchamrit. It is bedecked in new robes and devotees sing bhajans. The dress of Sri Sri Radha Gopinath is inspired by Govind-Lilamrit featuring parrots, flowers and pomegranates.
Union minister Piyush Goyal will tour those in his constituency of North Mumbai on Friday night.