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Celebrating Krishna Janmashtami, the 8th day of the waning Moon, is the festival that marks the birth of Shri Krishna. There are many ways to celebrate Krishna's appearance day and I have included a list below.

Celebrating Krishna Janmashtami at home can be an enriching and deep emotional (spiritual) experience.

Here's some ways to celebrate it at home:

Clean and Decorate: Prepare your home with decorations, flowers, and lights.
Prepare a Sacred altar: Place an image or sculpture of Krishna and decorate
Fasting: Consider fasting until midnight or having a light diet.
Devotional Activities: Sing bhajans, chant 'Hare Krishna,' and read Krishna's stories.
Midnight Puja: Perform a puja at midnight, offering sweets and lighting lamps.
Swinging Cradle: Set up a cradle for baby Krishna, symbolizing his birth.
Breaking the Fast: Share prasad with family and friends after the puja.
Cultural Celebrations: Organize dances, dramas, and singing sessions.
Community Spirit: Join neighbors for communal celebrations if possible.
Charity: Donate or help those in need to mark the occasion.

Remember, the essence is devotion and love for Shri Krishna in action and in your heart.

JEFFREY ARMSTRONG Author | Speaker | AyurVedic Astrologer|Founder of VASA Vedic Academy of Sciences & Arts // www.jeffreyarmstrong.com Jeffrey has a unique gift to speak the ancient Vedic/Yogic knowledge in a dynamic and transformative language that inspires audiences of all ages. Featured in the CBC documentary Planet Yoga and Take Back Your Power. He has degrees in Psychology, History & Comparative Religion, and Literature, had a successful career as an executive in Silicon Valley, and was a motivational speaker to Fortune 500 companies for 10 years before turning to teaching full time.

Aug 23, 2024 | VASA Reunion Janmashtami Celebration Dinner & Kirtan w Gina Sala