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Balarama Jayanti
The
start of string of holidays celebrated in Krsna lila starts with Balarama Jayanti. The appearance day of Balarama
is celebrated on the first day of the month of Bhadra
(Hrsikesa). He is the son of Vasudeva
and Rohini and is the older brother of Sri Krsna. The
advent of Lord Balarama is explained in the Tenth
Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam.
Devotees usually celebrate this day by reading His activities and earthly
pastimes on Earth. In addition, they fast until
UPDATED: August 31, 2010