Job well done!

The 'Govinda' atop the human pyramid breaks the pot to great applause for a job well done!
The sky in the background is dull, leaving all the action in the frame for the 'Govindas'.

For more Skywatch pictures around the world click here

Dahi handi

Dahi handi (Pot of curds) is traditionally celebrated on Lord Krishna's birthday who apparently loved it and would beg, borrow or steal to get it. In the picture above you will see a pot hanging from the centre. Well, now it contains just flowers. Youth form the neighbourhood will form human pyramids and break the pot. The group that breaks it will be monetarily rewarded. Unfortunately this celebration has been taken over by political parties and become a reason for drunken orgies.
The picture above was clicked in Bandra east. The pot was broken late at night hence I do not have any pictures of the human pyramid.

Happy Janmashtami

Jai Shri Krishna! Celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna at home. The silver idol of Krishna and the bronze cradle are ancient heirlooms.

Our world

The International Society Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) temple in Juhu, Mumbai.

To view images from around the world or to participate in this fabulous meme please click here

Our world

 

I was pleasantly surprised to see 'Vasudeva' in traditional attire singing devotional songs dedicated to Krishna. The founder of this religious tradition is believed to be Krishna, who is the son of Vasudeva, thus his name is Vāsudeva, he belonged to the Satvata tribe. Very few from the tribe now continue this tradition.

To view images from around the world or to participate in this fabulous meme please click here