Krsna Kirtana Songs
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Krsnastami
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One
of the most celebrated holidays amongst devotees of the Lord is Sri Krsnastami, better known as Sri Krsna
Janmastami. This day celebrates the appearance day of
the Supreme Personality of Godhead on earth. Approximately 5,000 years ago, Sri
Krsna came on earth to protect His devotees and
defeat the atheistic class of men on Earth. In addition, He came to deliver the
Bhagavad-Gita right before the onset of Kali Yuga.
Devotees
celebrate Krsnastami by fasting until midnight,
singing bhajans about the Lord, and read pastimes of
Lord Krsna in the Tenth Canto of the Srimad Bhagavatam. Temples of the
Lord will conduct services throughout the day followed by a grand program which
begins around 3:00 PM. Lectures by senior devotees, special bhajan
performances, dances, drama, as well as bhajans and kirtans take place throughout. The celebration ends at
midnight, when the curtain of the newly special-dressed Deities opens up. A maha-arati takes place which lasts up to a half hour. A
small meal is served consisting of foods that do not contain any grains or
beans.
If
one wishes to read about Lord Krsna’s earthly
pastimes, one may read Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead.