Janmashtami, is an annual celebration of the
birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.
Mathura-Vrindavan-Gokul
Mathura is sri krishna’s birth place.where as
Virndayan and gokul are the places where krishna spent his childhood . Some of
the temples where best celebrations are organised are Bankey Bihari,
Dwarkadhish, Krishna Janmabhoomi,Mandi and ISKON.Janmasthmi here is celebrated
at the Sri Krishna Mutt which is believed to have been set up after the city of
Dwarka submerged following Krishna’s death.
UDUPI
At the Guruvaur temple in Udupi, there are eight
monastries around it. Devotees here take out a procession of a golden idol of
Bal Krishna which is accompanied by the elephants of the temple. The procession
is accompanied by dance and music performances.apart from these places
celebrations can be experienced in all ISKON temples of India.
- Questions in Your Mind Suggestion:
- Which are the best places to witness Janmashtami?
- What is the significance of the festival by the name Krishna Janmashtami?
- This is my first visit to India and I have heard about the Janmashtami festival which goes on until midnight. Which places do I visit for this ?
Shri Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most
lovable and joyful festivals in India and there are some places where you can
experience the charm of Janmashtami in the best way. Most of these places
include the Famous Krishna Temples to Visit in India that are closely
associated with the life of Krishna.
1 . Mathura
Located 50 kilometers north of Agra and also
easily reachable from Delhi, Mathura is where Janmashtami has a grand
celebration. Mathura is home to Shri Krishna Janma Bhoomi (the place where Krishna
was born), Vishram Ghat, and Dwarkadheesh Temple. Being a person from north
India, I would suggest spending at least 3 days in Mathura during Janmashtami.
You can create the best Mathura Itinerary 3 days that covers many famous
temples around.
2. Vrindavan
This is another holy town associated to Krishna’s
childhood and teenage that comes in Mathura district. On Janmashtami, you can
visit the places like Banke Bihari Temple, Krishna Balram Mandir, Prem Mandir,
Shri Rangji Mandir etc. Vrindavan, being the place where Krishna played with
his friends, is the best destination to celebrate Janmashtami.
3. Jaipur
Jaipur, the pink city of Rajasthan is another
place where the colors of Janmashtami can be best seen. The places to visit on
Janmashtami are Govind Devji Temple, Shri Krishna Balram Temple, and ISKON
Temple. And while traveling to Jaipur, you can take help of this Jaipur Travel
Guide and Tips.
4. Dwarka
Dwarka is a beautiful city in Gujarat where you
can attend the festivities of Janmashtami. Dwarka is also known as the ancient
city and is home to the famous Dwarkadhish Temple (also known as Jagat Mandir).
Happy Janmashtami!
If you wish to experience this festival in the
place of its origin, then definitely Mathura-Vrindavan.
