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Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Gods in Hinduism. He is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu (in some regions Lord Krishna is considered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu).
Lord Krishna was born during Dvapara Yuga out of four cyclic Yugas described in Hindu scriptures. Based on scripture details and astrological calculations the date of Krishna's birth is July 19, 3228 BCE and date of Krishna's death, when Lord Krishna returned to His eternal abode of Vaikuntha, is February 18, 3102 BCE. The present Yuga which is known as Kali Yuga started after the death of Lord Krishna.
Lord Krishna was the eighth son born to the princess Devaki and her husband Vasudeva in Mathura city. However Krishna raised by his foster parents Yashoda and Nanda in Gokul a small village in Mathura district. Lord Krishna was born during midnight on Ashtami Tithi during Krishna Paksha in Hindu calendar. All Hindus commemorates this day as Janmashtami or birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
Even before the birth of Lord Krishna, his incarnation was prophesied. When Kansa was carrying his sister Devaki in a chariot after getting her married to Vasudev, it was prophesied from the sky that "the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudev will kill Kansa". Terrified by this prophecy, Kansa imprisoned his newly married sister along with her husband and started killing their newborn sons one by one.
Each incarnation of Lord Vishnu on the Earth is with a purpose and to accomplish some definite tasks. Lord Krishna came to the Earth to kill king Kansa and to relieve the people of Braj from his torture and tyranny. In his childhood, Lord Krishna killed various types of evil and illusionary demons and delighted the people of Braj through various acts.
Later Krishna participated in the events of the Mahabharata and Lord Krishna's participation had profound effect on the Mahabharata war and its consequences.
It is believed that Lord Krishna never married His childhood lover Radha but He is pictured with Radha in most of the paintings. It was Rukmini who was the legitimate wife of Lord Krishna.
According to the description found in Brahma Vaivarta Purana and Garga Samhita, the marriage of Lord Krishna and Radha was secretly arranged by Lord Brahma. This marriage ceremony was performed at a place called Bhandirvan situated in the Braj region.
Lord Krishna was born in Mathura and raised in Gokul. Lord Krishna spent his childhood days with Radha and other Gopis in Vrindavan which is the site of an ancient forest. Thereafter, Shri Krishna ruled over the city named Dwarika and became famous in all the worlds as the Dwarkadhish.
Shri Vasudev Yadav and Mata Devaki are the parents of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was brought up by Maa Yashoda and Nanda Baba. Hence they are also considered as the parents of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna also had a sister named Subhadra. Lord Krishna had 16,108 queens, out of which eight chief queens were known as Ashtabharya. The names of his eight chief queens are Rukmani, Jamvanti, Satyabhama, Kalindi, Mitravrinda, Nagnajiti, Rohini and Lakshmana.
Lord Krishna is easily recognized by His representations. Krishna is usually shown with blue skin. He is often shown with Peacock Feather Crown, wearing a yellow silk Dhoti and playing Flute. Tribhangi Mudra is the most popular pose of Lord Krishna in which He stands with one leg crossed in front of the other and raises a flute to His lip in a relaxed pose.
In many paintings, he is also shown with one hand on a Lakuti which is used for cow herding. Lord Krishna is also shown in a Chaturbhuja (four-armed) form, in which he plays the flute with two hands and holds a Conch and a Lotus in the other two hands.
Another form of Lord Krishna is popularly known as Laddu Gopal, who is worshipped in most Hindu homes. Laddu Gopal is depicted as a small infant holding Laddus in both hands and sitting on his knees.
Samanya Mantra -
Krim Krishnaya Namah।
Beeja Mantra -
Klim Krishnaya Namah।
Dwadasakshari Mantra -
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Namah|
Shri Krishna Gayatri Mantra -
Om Devakinandanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Krishnah Prachodayat॥
Krishna Janmashtami Date, Puja Muhurat, Parana and Nishita Puja timings are given. Krishna Janmashtami is a festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna was the ninth incarnation of Vishnu's Dashavatara.
The birth anniversary of Lord Shri Krishna is celebrated as Krishna Janmashtami. Special rituals and huge festivities are organized in Krishna temples on Krishna Janmashtami. A one-day fast is also observed by the devotees.
Free Krishna Janmashtami greeting cards with various beautiful images like Charming Baby Krishna, Krishna Snana on Janmashtami, Krishna Playing Flute and Krishna with Dahi Handi, etc. are available to send to your loved ones.
A detailed analysis of the Birth and death timings of Lord Krishna is done along with the detailed Panchang. Appropriate evidence has been given to remove all the misconceptions related to the time of birth of Lord Krishna.
Shri Krishna Jayanti is known as Ashtami Rohini in South Indian regions. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna. Ashtami Rohini is also known as Sri Jayanthi and Gokulashtami which is observed based on Solar Calendar.
This is a very popular Aarti dedicated to Lord Krishna, provided with lyrics and video.
Names and Mantras of Lord Krishna, known as Shri Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali, are given on this page with meaning and recitation video.
This is a 40 verses prayer dedicated to Lord Krishna, given with lyrics and recitation video. This prayer is known as Shri Krishna Chalisa.
Dahi Handi is a famous sportive event organized in the cities of Maharashtra and Goa. Dahi Handi is celebrated on the next day of Krishna Janmashtami. Dahi Handi festival marks the Makhan Chori Leela of Lord Krishna.
Many such devotional messages related to Krishna Janmashtami are given, which you can share with your loved ones.
A detailed Shodashopachara Krishna Puja Vidhi is given to be performed on Krishna Janmashtami. In this Puja Vidhi, all the essential rituals of Shodashopachara Puja are described step by step along with the Mantras.
This popular Stotram known as Shri Krishna Ashtakam is given with lyrics and recitation video. It is recited to please Lord Krishna.
The method of making beautiful Rangoli on Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is described step by step through pictures. With the help of these pictures, you can make beautiful rangoli or send these pictures to your loved ones.
Many powerful Mantras of Lord Krishna are given including Krishna Moola Mantra, Kashtanashaka Mantra, Krishna Ashtakshara Mantra, Krishna Dashakshara Mantra and Ashtadashakshara Mantra. These Mantras are very popular among the devotees of Krishna.
Vedic Yantra dedicated to Lord Krishna is provided in wallpaper form. Yantra Sadhana is considered very important in Hindu religion since ancient times. Consecrated Yantra is considered to be the form of the deity of that Yantra.
