Krishna Janmashtami

Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna — the divine child, the mischievous butter-thief, the wise counsellor of the Bhagavad Gita. He teaches us that love, joy and dharma live together.

The tradition of celebrating Krishna's birth at midnight is thousands of years old, described in the Bhagavata Purana. Konkani families have always kept it as a night of song, sweets and shared prayer.

We celebrate to remind our children that joy and devotion are not opposites — Krishna played, laughed, danced, and still walked the path of dharma. That is the balance we want for our next generation.

Konkani homes prepare panchamrit, sweet pohe and small butter offerings. A tiny Krishna idol is bathed, dressed and placed in a decorated jhula. Kids get to rock the cradle and sing.