Krishna Janmashtami mantra for the Twelve Rashis
1. Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the Krishna paksha of the Bhadrapada month according to the Hindu calendar. It is considered to be the birthday of Krishna and is a huge festival in North India.
2. As Krishna was born in a jail where his parents were held captive by his evil uncle Kans. When Krishna was born, the chains of the jail broke and the doors flung open!
3. The symbolic meaning of this festival is that we all are engulfed in our darkness of greed, anger and selfishness. We must give birth to our own Krishna to defeat our internal barriers.
4. Decorating the Lord, people observe a fast on this day. Since Krishna was born at midnight, people throng to temples at midnight to celebrate his birth -- the temples are decorated beautifully on this day.
5. Not only this, at midnight Krishna is actually given birth and an idol of his is placed in the cradle. People come and rock his cradle just like they would do with a new-born child.
6. Just like other festivals, Janmashtami too celebrates the victory of good over evil. It represents the fact that evil, no matter how strong and powerful, will eventually be defeated, just like Krishna defeated his uncle Kans.
Aquarius will chant the mantra "Om Daya Nidhiyaya Namah".
Aries will chant the mantra "Om Kamal Nataya Namah".
Cancer will offer white roses to Lord Krishna, This will make Krishna happy.
Capricorn will chant the mantra "Om Putna Jeevita Haray Namah".
Gemini will offer Tulsi Leaves to Lord Krishna and chant the mantra "Om Govindaya Namah."
Leo will chant the mantra "Om Koti Surya Samprabhat Namah". Chant as much as possible.
Libra will lose themselfves in praying to the Lord Krishna and chant the mantra "Om Leela Dharaya Namah".
Pisces will chant the mantra "Om Yashoda Vatsalaya Namah".
Saggitarius will chant the mantra "Om Jag Duga Rave Namah".
Scorpio will chant the mantra "Om Varah Namah". Chant as much as possible.
Taurus will pray to Lord Krishna and read all his holy scriptures. This will bring in health and good will.
Virgo will pray to the child incarnation of Krishna and chant the mantra "Om Devki Nandnaya Namah".
This Janmashtami, chant these mantras for prosperity and happiness!
Also called: Dahi Handi, Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanti
Celebrations: Dahi Handi, kite-flying, fair, traditional sweet dishes etc.
What to do on Janmashtami
1. Aarti ki Thali Decoration for Janmashtami
2. Create Peacock Feather Party favors
3. Create a Krishna Jhula
4. Create a Krishna village scene
5. Dabble in some Krishna Coloring Activities
6. Decorate a Dahi handi ( Curd Pot)
7. Decorate a bansuri / Flute
8. Dress up like Radha or Krishna on Krishna Janmashtami
9. Host a Dahi Handi Indoors
10. Make Sweets & Savories with your kids.
11. Make a Beautiful Kolam Card
12. Make a Krishna Janmashtami Peacock Crown
13. Paint Your Own Super Cute Peg Dolls
14. Read some fun books on Krishna
15. Visit your local ISKCON Temple
16. Welcome Krishna with a Footstep Rangoli
