Little Krishnas grand bday party

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsWhen all, from infants in their little cotton dresses to enthusiastic paatis with their walking sticks, thronged the Nandala Cultural Centre, Mylapore – it was clear that they saw Lord Krishna as a star. The building was brightly decorated with fancy LED lights and thick threads of orange and white flowers, clearly ushering in the festive mood. The children were as thrilled as their mothers, who eagerly waited for the little Krishna idol to be brought to the flower-embellished cradle.The cradle ceremony (a part of Sri Krishna Jayanthi Mahotsavam) of Bala Krishna, according to a trustee of the Nandala Seva Samithi, happens every year and is considered a special event. Going by the crowd and its enthusiasm, it wasn’t hard to imagine that rocking the holy cradle in which Krishna lay was a big deal.Women, wearing traditional gold-bordered Kanchipuram and silk saris, walked into the temple-like building carrying a baskets of flowers and sweets to offer Krishna.Amid all the festivities, there was a long wait for Krishna to be moved to the cradle. But after a point, the devotees didn’t really seem to mind. Minutes post a puja, Krishna was finally transferred to the grand-looking cradle. Eager on-lookers couldn’t wait their turn, they pushed their way towards the cradle just to touch it and be blessed. Even after the ceremony was over, for a long time, people stood around the cradle admiring the beauty of Krishna idol.first published:January 01, 1970, 05:30 ISTlast updated:January 01, 1970, 05:30 IST
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When all, from infants in their little cotton dresses to enthusiastic paatis with their walking sticks, thronged the Nandala Cultural Centre, Mylapore – it was clear that they saw Lord Krishna as a star. The building was brightly decorated with fancy LED lights and thick threads of orange and white flowers, clearly ushering in the festive mood. The children were as thrilled as their mothers, who eagerly waited for the little Krishna idol to be brought to the flower-embellished cradle.

The cradle ceremony (a part of Sri Krishna Jayanthi Mahotsavam) of Bala Krishna, according to a trustee of the Nandala Seva Samithi, happens every year and is considered a special event. Going by the crowd and its enthusiasm, it wasn’t hard to imagine that rocking the holy cradle in which Krishna lay was a big deal.

Women, wearing traditional gold-bordered Kanchipuram and silk saris, walked into the temple-like building carrying a baskets of flowers and sweets to offer Krishna.

Amid all the festivities, there was a long wait for Krishna to be moved to the cradle. But after a point, the devotees didn’t really seem to mind. Minutes post a puja, Krishna was finally transferred to the grand-looking cradle. Eager on-lookers couldn’t wait their turn, they pushed their way towards the cradle just to touch it and be blessed. Even after the ceremony was over, for a long time, people stood around the cradle admiring the beauty of Krishna idol.