The Birth Story of Lord Krishna
The story of Krishna’s birth is filled with divine intervention and the triumph of good over evil. Krishna was born in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva. King Kansa, fearing a prophecy that Devaki’s eighth child would kill him, imprisoned them and killed their first seven children. However, Krishna’s birth was marked by miracles: guards fell asleep, Vasudeva’s chains broke, and prison gates opened. He was carried across the Yamuna River to Gokul, where he was raised by his foster parents, Nanda and Yashoda. Krishna’s eventual victory over Kansa symbolizes the victory of divine justice.
In northern India, celebrations often include the Dahi Handi event, where teams form human pyramids to break a pot of curd, symbolizing Krishna’s playful nature. In the south, the focus is more on ritualistic worship, fasting, and reciting scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita.
