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Krishna (/ ˈ k r ɪ ʃ n ə /; [12] Sanskrit: कृष्ण, IAST: Kṛṣṇa [ˈkr̩ʂɳɐ]) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. [13] He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; [14] [1] and is widely revered among Hindu divinities. [15]
When he is together with Radha, he is regarded as supreme lord under the name of Radha-Krishna; with Rukmini he is known as Lakshmi-Narayana." [ 78 ] The first temple constructed in the sect, built in Ahmedabad in 1822, houses the images of Nara Narayana , forms of Arjuna and Krishna, in the central shrine.
Krishna Janmashtami is a joyous and widely celebrated festival in India, commemorating the birth of Krishna. The festival typically falls in August or September, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu lunar calendar. Throughout India, devotees observe Krishna Janmashtami with great fervor and enthusiasm.
In Hinduism, Krishna is recognized as the complete and eighth incarnation of Vishnu, or as the Supreme God (Svayam Bhagavan) in his own right. [1] As one of the most popular of all Hindu deities, Krishna has acquired a number of epithets, and absorbed many regionally significant deities, such as Jagannatha in Odisha and Vithoba in Maharashtra.
Since Lord Krishna declared that He and Govardhana hill was non-different, the followers of the Vallabhacharya tradition, devotees of Lord Krishna, worship the Govardhana hill. They worship the Govardhana hill along with the Saligrama, both considered as aniconic symbols of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, exactly as they worship the Deity ...
Baba Mohan Ram, celebrated for his captivating allure akin to Lord Krishna and the moral values akin to Lord Rama, holds a revered place in Hindu mythology and spiritual narratives. His divine presence serves as a reminder of the eternal teachings and the timeless virtues embedded within Hindu philosophy, attracting devotees seeking spiritual ...
Gate of the Shrinathji Temple. The Nathdwara temple was built in the 17th century. [12] The temple is popularly called Shrinathji ki Haveli (House of Shrinathji). Like a regular mansion, it has a chariot for movement (the original chariot in which Shrinathji was brought to Singhar), a store room for milk (Doodhghar), a store room for betel (Paanghar), a store room for sugar and sweets ...