TV stars share memories of Janmashtami and Dahi Handi!
As we celebrate this festival with the same fervour once again, actors share their take on how they celebrate Janmashthami.
Published: Thursday,Aug 25, 2016 16:34 PM GMT-06:00
Dahi Handi celebration commemorates the way of living of Lord Krishna. In his childhood days, young Krishna was very fond of curd and butter. While growing up, his fondness for the same just increased, leading on to him turning mischievous and indulging into stealing curd and butter from the neighbourhood.
Dahi Handi has now emerged as a competitive sport. Hundreds of teams participate in this event every year. Famous celebrities are invited to promote the event. In recent years, the prize money has reached to one crore which is equivalent to 10 million of Indian Rupees! As we celebrate this festivity with the same fervour once again, actors share their take on how they celebrate Janmashthami.
We always had a holiday on Janmashtami. We used to celebrate the festival in the colony. The temples would look beautiful once they were decorated for Janmashtami. Lord Krishna has always inspired me and even if we look at his teachings in the context of today's generation, so many things he has said about practicality, knowledge, and power can be applied. This Janmashtami, I will go to Iskcon Temple and pray for the well-being of all my near and dear ones.
I have grown up watching the Dahi handi ceremony in my locality. I've always enjoyed the festive mood and the celebrations but I was really worried as well for the kid who would break the handi in the human pyramid. They end up falling so often and the thought of falling from the top of the pyramid is scary. So I always pray for that young kid, who is at the top of the pyramid.
My fondest Janmashtami memory is from my childhood when I was part of a Govinda dahi handi group in my town. My town is very close to Mathura and Vrindavan. Being a tall, strong boy, I was the hero of my team. We would make the human pyramid and a little boy would climb up and break the handi.. I can never forget those days and sometimes I wish I could do it all over again. This year, I will go to ISKCON for Darshan like every year and reminisce about my childhood dahi handi days!
I was always excited about this festival since we'd go around and see different mandals compete with each other for breaking the Dahi Handi. The forming of the human pyramid and their failed attempts and the victory cries on finally breaking the handi seemed so much of fun but now I understand the effort that goes into breaking the handi. I continue to relish the prasad that they typically distribute on Janmashtami.
As we grew up, I would go with my family to see the dahi handi ceremony. I would always tell my dad that I wanted to be on the top of the human pyramid and break the handi but he would laugh at me saying that I would hurt myself. I am afraid of heights, but I still wish to break the handi once in my life!
For Janmashtami, as a kid, I used to go to my aunt's place where they'd keep the Jhula. Mom along with other elders would sing bhajans and prayers. I loved the decorations, the food and the festive mood. I also remember going to Iskcon for Prasad, I loved the Prasad in the temple. This year I am going to pray for the wellbeing of our society.
My mother-in-law celebrates the birth of Krishna ji in a very grand way. We decorate the house, make Prasad, sing for the lord and spread happiness and love. Janmashtami is celebrated as a son is born in the family and it always makes for a memorable day.
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Comments (9)
All the best to everyone...wish them a bright future. Article read nahi kiya :P
8 years ago
Ravi Dubey u rock as satya in Jamai Raja S3
8 years ago
Siddhart Arora brought charm and life to the dead msm. Meri Saasu maa was going to through crises for the poor acting of Pearl V Puri and his mashuki Hiba Nawab. Their unprofessionalism and temper tantrum was the main reason of kicking out Pearl V Puri. Then Siddart came and brought new life to the show. Hiba Nawab didn't act well after wards because she never wanted her love Pearl to leave the show and hence showed poor performance. Siddhart Arora and Anandita Kapilishwari and the rest of the MSM crew are/were tight and so professional...
8 years ago
Sartaj Gill and Eisha Singh are the best thing in Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani. What a beautuful couple! I am waiting for Sanyukt to watch my favorite on screen mother again: Shubhangi Latkar.
8 years ago
Ravi Dubey watching Jamai Raja only for u..i miss NiVi alot
8 years ago
Siddhart is rocking cool in MSM. The previous male lead Pearl v Puri was unable to keep the msm trp up - so was replaced/kicked out by the directors. Very good choice - the fresh story line with real acting of a good start Siddhart Arora enlightened the stage of MSM
8 years ago
Ravi is really sweet!!!! Good to know about his Janmashtami!!!!!
8 years ago
Eisha Singh keep rocking..Yesterday your expressions are priceless
8 years ago
Happy Krishna janmashtami Eisha singh. Love you.
8 years ago