- Follow --
2 of 2 parts
Janmashtami: History and why we celebrate
Celebrate Dahi Handi
Dahi Handi (pot of curd) is celebrated on the second day of Janmashtami. Shri Krishna, as a child was very naughty. He loved butter. He would steal butter prepared by the gopis. When the gopis complained to his foster mother Devaki, she ran behind him with a stick in hand to punish him. She could not catch infant Krishna. She decided to tie him with a rope. Krishna allowed her to tie him as he knew that his mother loves him a lot. She did not punish him. She scolded Krishna and told him not to steal butter again. Krishna's charismatic smile made her heart melt. She hugged little Krishna. Thus little Krishna got the name, Makhanchor (one who steals butter) due to this. Krishna is also fondly called as Devakinandan (Devaki's son).
Dahi Handi is celebrated to mimic the stealing of butter by Krishna. An earthen pot containing butter, ghee (milk fat), dry fruits and milk is hung at a height with the help of a rope. Energetic men make a human pyramid and climb on each other to reach the pot and the break the pot. Later Dahikala (ingredients in the pot) is distributed among everyone. Dahi Handi celebration encourages working in a team, thus signifies the importance of team work.
PreviousMixed Bag
Snake Dream in Hindu Astrology: Meaning and Symbolism
Snake dreams can have many different meanings in astrology or ......- Benefits of Content Writing for Career Growth
Blog writing is a good approach to taking your professional persona ...... - Top Places to Visit This Summer
Even if most of the country is experiencing unrelenting heat waves,...... - Amazing reasons given by Girls to avoid Marriage
The decision of marriage itself changes people's life. Their whole......
Most Popular
Picture Gallery
Dare To Share
Partners Tendency
My partner of four years often asks me to lie still in bed, as if I'm asleep, while he makes love to me. He is particularly turned on if I'm lying on my tummy....
Read More...- Fear or Fight
My fiance does not know about my son and I am afraid that he will leave me once he finds out about this
Read More... - Lover or Brother
I am 20 years old and in a relationship with a guy aged 24 years. My boyfriend is a brother to my cousin's.......
Read More...
check outclick money scam review. Recently, new review of click money is posted on clickmoneyscam.com