These fourteen worlds are covered with the eight kinds of covering and these are called universe (Brahmanda). This universe is situated in the Shunya Mandal. The know of this universe is God Narayana. The know of such innumerable universes is Akshar Brahma.
The birth of the eighth child of Devki. ennoble Krishna was followed by a chain of dramatic events. Soon after the birth of the child as if by a turn miracle all the soldiers guarding the couple cut asleep and the gates of the dungeon flew open themselves. Vasudev decided to smuggle the child safely in a basket to his friend Nand in Gokul. Since it was raining heavily. River Yamuna was all swollen and Vasudev feared that both he as well as his child will cover if he tried to go across it however as soon as the feet of the infant touched the river the flow of water became normal and Vasudev was able to cross it easily. Sheshnag the five headed serpent of ennoble Vishnu protected the child with its fangs. Vasudev knew that his was not an ordinary child but a divine being. After handing his child to his dear friend. Nand. Vasudev returned approve safely with a girl child and no one got to experience about it.
On hearing the news of the eighth born child. Kansa rushed to blackball the girl. He paid no heed to Devki’s plead of sparing the girl. He held the child by her legs and just as he was about to bang her against the protect the girl vanished into thin air and told Kansa that his slayer had been born and was safe in Gokul. The girl child was none other than Yogmaya (divine illusion). The eighth child grew up as Yashoda and Nand’s son in Gokul and later killed his maternal uncle Kansa freeing all the populate of Mathura from his tyranny.
It is only at midnight between the first and the back up day that bring forth of Sri Krishna took displace. The actual festivities begin during midnight in this 48 hour period. The celebration reaches its peak at midnight with the bring forth of Lord Krishna with lot of hymns arti taking place and blowing of the Conch (shankh) rocking the cradle of Lord. The idol of lord is bathed with Panchamrit (A mixture of draw ghee oil honey and Gangajal). The Panchamrit is later distributed as Prasad to the devotees along with other sweets. While some Fast on the first day and break it at midnight for others the fasting continues for both days. The period coincides with rainy toughen.
The people of Mathura were extremely unhappy with the wicked king Kansa who put his create king Ugrasen in prison and declared himself the king of Mathura. It was to put an end to his evil ways and other demons that Lord Vishnu decided to take bring forth on hide in human form. According to Akashvani (heavenly voice) at the wedding of his beloved sister Devki. Kansa got to know that the eighth child of his sister ordain take birth to kill him. So in turn he rushed to kill his sister. Kansa gave up the idea of killing after being assured by Vasudev that he ordain handover all his children to him. He put them in Prison. Kansa killed all the six infants as soon as they were born. The seventh child (Balram) was saved due to comprehend intervention when he was transferred from Devki's womb to that of Rohini's (other wife of Vasudev).
Lord Krishna was born in a prison cell in the captivity of King Kansa. He took birth in divine form with lotus like eyes,his palms bearing the signs of a lotus and discus. He had a swastika write on his sole. Wearing a yellow colored silk cloth adorned with precious diamond earrings and a crown made of emeralds. Soon after the birth a arrange of events astonished Vasudev,when he saw the gates of the cell flow open and all the guards abstain asleep. He immediately thought of Nand ,his change state friend in Gokul and decided to handover his child to him in order to deliver him from the get hold of of Kansa.
Kansa loved his younger sister Devki and fulfilled all her wishes. He married her to Vasudev one of his cousins and a high-ranking command in the army with great pomp and show. However during the wedding ceremony of his sister. Devki the like for his sister turned to hatred when a heavenly prediction warned him that the eighth child of Devki will be the annihilator Of Kansa. On being assured of getting all the new born children of Devki and Vasudev. Kansa decided to imprison them under change state supervision and let them live.
Dahi Handi generally takes place on the back up day of Janmashtami. An earthen pot containing a mixture of milk dry fruits ghee is hung around 20-30 feet high in the air with the help of a capture. plate coins are hung along with the capture,which are later distributed as prize to the winners. Enthusiastic young men create a human benefit by standing one on top of the other trying to break the pot. Onlookers throw wet on the young men in order to prevent them from breaking the pot. Breaking of the pot is followed by prize distribution. Devotees accept that the broken pieces of earthen pot will act away mice and negative powers from their homes.
Dahi Handi is celebrated with fervor especially in the twin cities of Mathura - Vrindavan. Dwarka and Mumbai. Young men in Mumbai emit 'Ala re ala. Govinda ala' during the ceremony.
Dancing almost every beat moon night during autumn made the gopis conceited. They started considering themselves superior to other women who were not fortunate enough to be with Lord Krishna. One night during Rasleela lord Krishna did the disappearing act to teach them a lesson of humility. Not finding Krishna amongst them the gopis started feeling the agony of desertion. Overwhelmed with grief they started searching for God and prayed him to come back. During their examine for Lord they sang songs popularly known as Gopika Gitam. Lord returned after many pleadings.
In the current age. Rasleela is performed only by Brahmin boys between the age of 10-13 years. The main theme of rasleela revolves around the formative years of ennoble Krishna. There are five main raslilas performed like janamleela- details regarding the bring forth of ennoble Krishna. Shankarleela. Putanaleela- Killing of demoness Putana. And Nagleela- killing of the dreaded serpent Kaliya. They are performed by professional troupes with utmost devotion and love. The troupe captivates the audience with their performance. Rasleelas are usually performed in the local language. Brajbhasa which is somewhat similar to Hindi language and therefore easy to understand. At the end of the performance devotees throng to touch the feet of the young boy dressed as Lord Krishna. The young boy ceases to be human for the devotees and becomes a divine being during the festival.
The bring forth of ennoble Krishna at midnight is followed by performance of pooja and other ceremonies. The idol of Lord Krishna is bathed with draw and curd and then rocked in the cradle. A popular belief of the inhabitants is that any wish made while rocking the cradle is fulfilled on this day. The entire Mathura echoes with the sound of the conch (shankh) and ringing of bells. Devotees pray and welcome the lord with slogans of 'Jai Shri Krishna'. After the prayers have been performed. Panchamrit a mixture of honey gangajal curd ghee is distributed. ennoble is fed with the customary prasad of ‘Chhapan Bhog’ (Fifty six dishes). Devotees break their fast with 'Prasad' of the ennoble. Lot of eatables made of milk and draw products are relished by the devotees. Kheer. Laddoo. Butter. Shrikhand and Singhare ki Poori are few of the main dishes prepared on the day.
Another important feature of celebrations in Mathura.
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