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Enjoy Mathura Tour Package with IRCTC Tourism

Mathura is one of India's seven holiest places, regarded as Lord Krishna's birthplace. This little city is home to many temples and holy monuments that draw crowds of tourists and pilgrims all year. The Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple, located exactly where Lord Krishna was born, is one of the most revered temples in the city. You can also visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple, Birla Mandir, and Radha Vallabh Mandir, all well-known temples. People also pay their homage at Govardhan Hill, which, according to the Sacred Bhagavad Gita, was protected from a flood by the Lord.

It would be best to visit some of Mathura's sacred water sources, including Radha Kund, Kusum Sarovar, and Potara Kund. It is thought that Radha Kund has magical healing abilities. Moreover, the Vishram Ghat is located here because Mathura is along the Yamuna River. It is said that Lord Krishna rested here after killing Kansa at the main ghat of the town. You can also go to the Mathura Museum, formerly the Curzon Museum of Archaeology, which has a sizable collection of historical artifacts on exhibit, including sculptures, paintings, and coins. Another important site to see while in Mathura is Kans Qila. You must be sure not to miss out on Mathura's many specialties; popular foods in this region include lassi, kachori, jalebi, chaat, and milk products like peda. 

The IRCTC offers the Mathura Tour package with/without a guide. The guide offers all relevant details regarding the locations indicated in the itinerary and owns a current guiding license from the Indian Ministry of Tourism. From Agra Cantt, these travel packages are accessible every day. The tourists can spend the entire day sightseeing in a cool car and can visit the sacred cities at their leisure.

If you plan to go to Mathura with your cousins and relatives and don’t know how to bulk book train tickets online. Fret not; IRCTC is here with all the solutions. Visit the Indian Railways ticket booking center to make bulk reservations. 

CRS (Chief Reservation Supervisor)/shift-in charge/SS, permits bulk booking for a maximum of 50 people. For the bulk booking by Area Manager/ACM/ ATM/ SM, 100 people are permitted (Gaz.). Sr. DCM/DCM/DTM/Area has the discretion to permit group booking for individuals greater than 100. A certain format for the IRCTC bulk booking letter should be noted. You must submit a request letter to the relevant officials to book tickets through the bulk booking service. 

A list of the passengers in a group, including their names, ages, genders, and other pertinent information, should be provided in addition to the abovementioned documentation. A photocopy of the ticket purchaser's identity documentation is required. For further information, you can go to https://www.irctchelp.in/bulk-booking-for-indian-railways-trains-on-irctc/

Hurry up and check the Mathura tour package. IRCTC Tourism also provides numerous domestic and foreign trip packages, such as pilgrimage tours, opulent cruises, budget-friendly rail journeys, plush air travel packages, restful vacations, and more. To explore the entire range of packages, you can visit at www.irctctourism.com website. Check out other interesting tour packages, like the Amritsar tour package from Mumbai and the Tirupati Balaji trip, on the IRCTC website. 

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Janmashtami 2020: जन्माष्टमी पर कान्हा को भोग लगाने के लिए बनाएं मथुरा के पेड़े, नोट कर लें ये सीक्रेट Recipe

Janmashtami 2020: जन्माष्टमी पर कान्हा को भोग लगाने के लिए बनाएं मथुरा के पेड़े, नोट कर लें ये सीक्रेट Recipe

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5 Healthy Frozen meals that are Easy to Prepare

Simple and easy - that’s how food preparation should be when one is short on time and tired. The freezer isn’t just for ice cream; it’s an extension of the pantry. Make the most of this precious space—and get a head start on weeknight dinners—by filling it with frozen meals. So if one wants to know the best time-saving food, here is the list of Haldiram frozen food:

Minute Khana Range

One can try Haldiram’s Minute Khana snacks range one of the best-frozen meals which include Oats Veggie frozen Samosa, Punjabi Samosa, Aloo Tikki, Gujrati Khaman Dhokla, Cocktail Samosa, Mutter Kachori, Purani Dilli Special Samosa, Spinach Pakoda, Onion Bhaji, Sabudana Tikki, Dal Kachori, Sandwich Dhokla, and Paneer Pakoda.

Kebab Range

Next to the list is Kebab Range. One has to fry it in oil and ready to eat. These are one of the easy snacks to serve when guests have arrived as it takes only a few minutes to fry it and then one can easily spend time with their guests. The range includes varied types of kebabs such as Dahi Kebab, Soya Shami Kebab, Veg Shami Kebab, and Hara Bhara Kebab.

Mom’s Special Range

It is one of the healthiest and tastiest frozen meal options available in the market. This range is quite popular among those living far away from their home. The range includes Kaali Dal, Gatta Curry, Lauki Ki Sabzi, Aloo Mutter, Kale Chane, and Lauki Chana Dal.

Sweets Range

Who doesn’t want to have a sweet treat with almost zero efforts of making it? Haldiram’s sweets range includes Gajar Halwa, Kaju Katli, Gulab Jamun, Plain Burfee,  Rasgulla, Milk Cake, Moti Chor Ladoo, Rasmalai, Shahi Gulab Jamun, Mathura Peda, Kaju Roll, and Dodha Burfee.

Desi Wraps Range

These easy snacks are perfect for surprise visits. One can order online from the nearest Haldiram. They have many variations in these wraps such as Desi Wraps Chilli Paneer, Desi Wraps Paneer Tikka, Desi Wraps Mix Veg, Desi Wraps Punjabi Choley, Desi Wraps Soya Chop, and Desi Wraps Shami Kebab. Try it once and surely one will fall in love with it.

Haldiram’s pay the utmost attention for selecting the most excellent raw material. Their products are BRC ‘A’ Certified and are regularly audited under the guidelines by BRC. Haldiram is one of those frozen Indian food brands whose focus is on delivering goods with the highest degree of excellence to the consumers in India and now even outside India.

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They say there are only three things from the time of Sri Krishna – Govardhan Parvat, Land of Braj and river Yamuna.

The Yamuna with her dark waters is like Krishna in her looks. She is one of his wives and in Mathura, she is the Pattarani or the chief wife. Your visit to Braj Bhumi can not be complete without visiting the holy river.

Boat Ride on the Yamuna river in Mathura

Taking a boat ride on the holy river is a popular pilgrim and tourist activity. So, one morning I also took a boat to admire the different ghats of Mathura from the waters of the river. I probably wanted to see what the river gets to see every day.

Video of the Boat ride

As I was walking towards the ghat, I heard a group of young boys chanting Vedas, repeating after an acharya, sitting under a small canopy. The bazaars were still opening up, but temple bells could be heard just about anywhere.

Vishram Ghat

Vishram Ghat

We started from the famous Vishram ghat on a colorful boat. It is believed that Sri Krishna took rest here, after killing Kamsa and that is how it got its name – Vishram Ghat. It is located bang in the middle, there are 12 ghats on either side of it.

Boats here have colorful flags all around them and an equally colorful carpet to sit on. The boatman told us stories of Braj Bhumi in Braj Bhasha. Poems and saying just flow from his mouth. They add to the joy of a boat ride on a warm March morning.

Kamsa Qila Fort

Kamsa Qila or fort

He tells us about different ghats and their stories as we row towards the left of Vishram Ghat towards Kans ka Qila or the Kamsa’s fort. I am keen to go inside and see the fort, although I know at best it could be the place associated with Kamsa. The fort in red sandstone is obviously recent. Everyone tells me, there is nothing inside to see. From the river, it looks a fairly large fort. Reflecting on the waters, it looks even more majestic.

Colorful Boats on the river

Holi

Rest of the river is lined with colorful ghats buzzing with activities. I was visiting a few days before Holi when the historical city is already in Holi mode. I saw many families playing Holi with the Yamuna. Yes, you heard it right. Playing Holi with the holy river. They would sing Hori or the Holi songs, throw some color in the river and then play among themselves. In fact, this was a ritual inserted in almost every ritual taking place on the ghats. The mood was that of joy and celebration – which is the eternal mood you associate with a place that was chosen even by Sri Krishna to play and do his Raas Lila.

Do read – Govardhan Parvat Parikrama

The only distinct feature I can remember is a tall tower in red sandstone built in Rajasthani Jharokha style called Sati Burj. Apparently, a queen, who was also the mother-in-law of Akbar, did Sati here and this tower was erected in the memory of that.

Verses of Puranas talking about Yamuna and Mathura

Verses from Puranas

Across the ghats, there are boards with verses from Puranas talking about Mathura in Sanskrit with Hindi Translation. I loved it. Hope other places also replicate this practice of putting the Sthal Purana or the literature on the city in public places.

Do read – Making of Mathura Peda

Unfortunately, the ghats of the river are not clean. I saw the sewerage flowing right into the river. The garbage lines up like a threshold between the steps of ghats and the water. It is a painful sight to look at dirty water.

Having said that, there is no dearth of stories when you sit by the river quietly flowing along the moon-shaped ghats of Mathura. Just sit back and let the Brajwasis regale you in the stories of the land.

Chunri Manorath ritual – When the Yamuna Wears Sari

On the boat ride, my guide told me about this unique ritual that is performed on the holy river. As luck would have it, the boatman informed us that a couple of Chunri Manorath is planned for the day. I quickly reworked the plan for the day and made sure I see this unique celebration.

What is the ritual?

Manorath means a wish. Chunri is the scarf that is worn with Indian dresses. On auspicious occasions, women are offered Chunri as part of festivals or during auspicious functions like weddings and engagements. It is generally a sign of acknowledging the auspicious aspect of the divine feminine.

Chunri Manorath Ritual for the holy river

At Mathura, the ritual involves offering a Chunri to the Yamuna, for she is the most auspicious goddess of the land. Families bring rolls of many Saris stitched together, usually 101 Saris but sometimes as many as 400 saris stitched together. This long roll of clothing is then taken on multiple boats to the other end of the holy river. The long cloth is held in a way that it looks like the Yamuna is wearing a Chunri.

Do read – Holi Festival in Mathura Vrindavan

It is usually done by families to mark an occasion or to say thanks for a wish fulfilled. I saw two Chunri Manoraths that day. A family of 90-100 people from Gujarat was celebrating the 60th birthday of the patriarch, who performed all the pujas with his wife. Another family of 10-12 people of Rajasthan was welcoming the new bride in the family.

Who Does Chunri Manorath?

Families performing Chunri Manorath

Chunri Manorath is mainly done by Vaishnavs from Gujarat and Rajasthan who follow Pushti marg. For the followers of this sect, Yamuna is the prime deity. However, there is no restriction, anyone can do it. Priests there will tell you stories of their famous MP Hema Malini doing this ritual here. I assume for winning the parliament seat.

This ritual can be done almost around the year. A shelter has been built on the steps of a ghat to enable people to sit while the ritual is performed. The ritual is long and can take many hours.

Story of Chunri Manorath

It is said that the Gopis of Braj while playing with Sri Krishna developed a sense of pride that Sri Krishna listens to them and would do anything, they ask him to. As soon as Krishna sensed it, he wanted to correct it. He vanished in the waters of the holy river leaving Gopis in a dire state. They were lost and in despair sang Gopi Geet.

They went from forest to forest, from pond to pond looking for Krishna. Finally, they went to the Yamuna and asked his whereabouts. The holy river was moved by their desperate state and she requested Krishna to come out and bring the joy back on the faces of Gopis.

Gopis thanked Yamuna Ji by offering Chunri to her. Since then this ritual is followed by people who want to thank the holy river for fulfilling their wishes.

Video: Watch the Chunri Manorath ritual

Ritual

Families come in a procession, carrying the Chunri or the roll of Saris on their heads. They are dressed in their best clothes. One family has all the women wearing red bandhani saris. Another one has women wearing heavy silk saris and best of jewelry. I guess most of them were wearing new saris. They come to the ghats of the holy river dancing and singing to the love music. As they pass through the markets, everyone knows that the river is going to look beautiful once again.

They sit on the steps of the ghat as the priest prepares for the Chunri Puja. A platform is a setup to perform the following Pujas in sequence:

Ganesh Puja Kalash Puja Matrika Puja Krishna and Yamuna Puja

Sri Krishna and the Yamuna Murthis

Two pots are painted as Krishna and Yamuna. They are decorated like a bride and groom. Every person participating in the puja offers them clothes and jewelry. They are surrounded by sweets of all kinds. I watched the Murtis being decorated with lots of love and affection by the priests as well as the family members.

Offerings to the Holy river

The holy river at its edge is offered various things that are offered to any deity in temple worship like milk, curd, Haldi, Kumkum. Since this was also the Holi time, they also offered her 5 colors as if playing Holi with her.

Colors to play Holi with the river

Once all Pujas are done, people start boarding the boats in a sequence holding the Saris, Challenge is to keep the Saris high up in the air. It is a beautiful scene to see the colorful Saris unfold as the boats move slowly across the river, adding color to it. However, the best part is the joy on the faces of people offering the Chunri. It is like they are living a dream.

In between the instructions for the boatmen, we could also hear ‘Yamuna Maiyya ki Jai’. Once done, everyone congratulates each other for the task well accomplished.

Long ritual

Going by the amount of time spent on doing the Puja or number of things offered, I am sure it is a pretty costly ritual to undertake.

I spent a good 3 hours observing this ritual. The big family was kind enough to invite me to join in for a part of Puja where you offer color to the river. They even invited me to come on board for taking the Chunri on the other side. I said thanks but stayed back to look at from the ghats.

It is one of those serendipitous experiences that make you present at the right time and right place. Till a day before, I had no idea of this ritual. In the morning, I just thought we will look at the ghats on the boat ride and then go on with exploring the rest of Mathura. The holy river has other plans for me. She wanted me to see her draped in colorful Saris. It could not have happened without her grace. These are moments when you feel fulfilled as a traveler.

I later learned that a similar ritual is done at the Narmada as well. Let’s see when the Narmada decides to include me in her glorious moments.

Do try to witness this unique ritual as and when you get a chance.

Stories of Krishna and Yamuna

On the ghats of Mathura, you hear various stories.

One story says that it was the Yamuna who got to touch his feet first, just after he was born. As we know, when Krishna was born, his father Vasudeva carried him in a basket across the Yamuna to Gokul to the home of his friends Nand and Yashoda. When he was carrying the waters of the river came till his neck. This is when Krishna took out his feet from the basket and let the Yamuna touch them. The waters receded and Vasudeva could easily cross the river.

Another story is if various acts of Krishna, all of which were done on the banks of this river, including his Raas Leela and Playing of Flute.

Yet another story depicts the river appearing in her human form with a garland of lotus flowers to marry Krishna.

The Yamuna, as we know is the daughter of Sun and sister of Yama – the God of death. She is also considered the Shakti of Krishna in liquid form, sometimes called the form of Birja Devi.

Read more here.

Travel Tips for Boat Ride

You need about an hour or so to leisurely enjoy the ghats here, including the boat ride.

I paid Rs 400/- for an exclusive boat ride for an hour. It can easily seat 15-20 people.

Try visiting in the morning when the ghats are buzzing with activity and the sun is favorable.

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instant peda recipe

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Mathura Ke Pede, milk fudge made with milk solids/khoya and sugar, gluten-free Indian sweet for fastings days and festivals like Janamashtami and Deepawali

Mathura Ke Pede are from the Holy city of Mathura in Uttar Pradesh India.

Mathura a famous city in Western U. P in India, known as the birth place of Lord Krishna. A land of Holy significance form many Hindus. Apart from it’s religious significance Mathura is also famous for  it’s various other delciaces other than Mathura Ke Pede. Like the Dookbiwale Aloo(Rasewale Aloo Tamatar) potatoes in spicy tomato gravy without onions and garlic, served with Kachoris or Pooris(Bedmi Poori). Malai Lassi( sweet yogurt preparation with cream). Whenever you plan to visit the city of Mathura do not forget to gorge on it’s delicacies and pack a box of Mathura Ke Pede for your loved ones.

As a kid I remember whenever any family member or family friends visited Mathura they always got a box of Mathura K Pede. Soft melt in mouth Pede are different in the regular peda which are light cream in color. Mathura ke Pede are light brown in color and have strong cardamom flavor. Coated in boora(a kind of powdered sugar used for making Indian Sweets) and decorated with few ilaichi(cardamom) seeds, they flavorful pedas are a class apart.

There is another city in U.P that makes almost the same kind of Peda , not known to many is Gajrola.  We have very fond memories of Gajrola ke Pede that one of our dearest Uncle used to bring for us whenever he visited us.

Ingredients for Mathura Ke Pede

Traditionally Mathura Ke Pede are prepared from Khoya or Mawa, milk solids left after cooking for hrs in a thick bottomed Kadhai or Pan. It required continuous stirring or monitoring. Making Mawa at home is a time consuming process, and requires continuous monitoring. You can use store-bought khoya/mawa or can make it at home also.Check how to make Khoya at home.

Tagar/Boora a kind of fine powdered sugar is used as sweetener.If you do’t have Tagar then you can use finely powdered sugar or castor sugar as I have used here. The characteristic flavor of Peda comes from the Cardamom powder and seeds on the peda. Do not forget to add it.

Now if you do not have Khoya or have much time to make Khoya at home, here is my easy peasy recipe for making Mathura Ke Pede from milk powder , ghee and fine castor sugar. No worries, if you can’t go to store to pick khoya or it is not available at the grocery stores. Pedas made from milk powder or Milk Mawa Mawa (available in Indian Grocery stores in US) can be used to make these melt in mouth pedas.

  Let’s see how to make Mathura Ke Pede..

Here are both the methods to make pede, from milk powder and from mawa and castor sugar as it is not easily available in other countries.  .

Make Pede from Khoya/Mawa  

To make Pede from Khoya or Mawa  ,cook 1 Cup khoya with 2 tbsp of ghee in  a heavy bottomed pan or kadhai till it turns light brown.

Meanwhile in a separate pan, add 1/4 cup of sugar and 2-3 tbsp of water. boil the solution and make sugar syrup of 1 thread consistency.

When Mawa is roasted to light brown in color, transfer it to another dish or plate and keep it to cool.

Mix the hot sugar syrup of one thread consistency in mawa mixture.

Cool the mixture and shape in peda when it is warm. Roll in castor sugar/boora and garnish with cardamom seeds or finely chopped pistachios or almonds.

(Will update the pics shortly as I made, Pedas this time with milk powder). Also, all the steps after the mixing of milk powder with milk are similar to that making  pedas from khoya. You can refer to the pics below.

To make Pede from Milk Mawa or Milk Powder and milk

To make pedas with milk powder, I have used evaporated milk that is available here in US. You can use full fat cream milk also if you do not have evaporated milk. Evaporated milk is thickened milk just like condensed milk, but without sugar.

To make Pede, add milk ghee and evaporated milk and mix well. Switch on the flame on low, once ghee melts,boil milk and ghee mixture for 1-2 minutes. If you are not using full fat milk not evaporated milk, boil it for 4-5 minutes, then add add milk powder and cardamom powder to the milk.

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This mixture is just like the mawa that we use for making pedas and other sweets.

Start cooking the mixture, till it starts turning light brown.

Meanwhile in a pan add sugar and 2-3 tbsp of water. Make sugar syrup of 1 thread consistency.

Keep on stirring so that mawa doesn’t burn.

Add sugar solution of one thread consistency and  mix it well. When you are comfortable to touch the khoya mixture, make small tennis ball or lemon sized pedas. Flatten a bit by hand.

Roll in castor sugar and garnish with elaichi or cardamom seeds.

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You can also garnish these with finely chopped nuts like almonds and pistachios. I skipped it as the original pedas from Mathura have only cardamom seeds on it.

Mathura Ke Pede

Melt in mouth Mathura Ke Pede from the famous city of Mathura, made with ilk powder and castor sugar.

2 Cups Milk Powder/Milk Mawa

1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk or Full Fat Milk

1 tsp Cardamom powder

Cardamom Seeds for Garnish

1/4 Cup Desi Ghee

For Sugar Syrup

1/4 Cup Castor Sugar

2-3 tbsp Water

To make Pede, add milk ghee and evaporated milk and mix well. Switch on the flame on low, once ghee melts,boil milk and ghee mixture for 1-2 minutes. If you are not using full fat milk not evaporated milk, boil it for 4-5 minutes, then add add milk powder and cardamom powder to the milk.

This mixture is just like the mawa that we use for making pedas and other sweets.

Start cooking the mixture, till it starts turning light brown.

Meanwhile in a pan add sugar and 2-3 tbsp of water. Make sugar syrup of 1 thread consistency.

Keep on stirring so that mawa doesn't burn.

Add sugar solution of one thread consistency and  mix it well. When you are comfortable to touch the khoya mixture, make small tennis ball or lemon sized pedas. Flatten a bit by hand.

Roll in castor sugar and garnish with elaichi or cardamom seeds.

Do make these pedas on your special occasions for your loved ones. You can also make these on festivals like Ganesh Chathurthi or any occasion for Bhog Prasad along with other offerings.

These pedas can be consumed during fastings days as there is no wheat flour or in fact any kind of flour. These are nut free and not much of sugar is used in it.

Other Indian Sweets that can be made at home for festivals … Malai Ladoo, Kalakand, Mohanthal , Chawal Ki Kheer , Makhane Ki Panjiri and many more.

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Janmashtami; How to make celebration special during Janmashtami

Janmashtami is a special festival that is celebrated all over India with a great devotion and love. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Krishna that makes it special as well as auspicious. Lord Krishna was born at midnight on the eighth day of Hindu lunar month, Shravana. The different region in India celebrates Janmashtami with a unique style but remains the same is the faith and belief of people over Lord Krishna. 

The celebration of Janmashtami is not only enjoyable but is vibrant and so full of purity to make you feel blessed. With all various customs, every corner of India celebrates Janmashtami in their own way.

Mithacafe brings you the best celebration ideas for this Janmashtami.

Recipes for Janmashtami

Celebration in India is incomplete without special dishes and desserts. Each occasion is marked special with the special dessert made for the celebration. When it comes to celebrating Janmashtami, there is a list of sweets and desserts that are made as Prashad for the little Krishna. The homemade recipes for Janmashtami that you can easily make are some of the desserts that will be loved by each member of the family.

1.       Kheer or as you can call it, rice pudding is the best sweet dish of any festival that is being celebrated in India. The sweet milk and rice dish loaded with dry fruits and mewas, is nutritive as well as mouthwatering that makes it the ideal dessert to have on Janmashtami.

2.       Peda is the traditional dessert that is best suited for celebrating Janmashtami. Peda is one of the famous sweet that is served as Prashad in Vrindavan or Mathura.  The small sweet Kesar peda made with very few ingredients, milk and sugar, and flavoured with cardamom and saffron. You can make simple malai peda but just adding some dry fruits to sugar and milk.

3.       Kalakand gives the essence of purity and zest that makes the celebration more delicious. The sweet is a mere combination of solidified milk and cottage cheese that can perk up your festive mood. Made purely from milk, the sweet is an ideal addition to Janmashtami celebration.

Decorating your home and worship place

No celebration stars without embellishing the place of worshipping you own at your home. When the temples are already being decorated for the festival, you too can beautify the purity of your temple for Janmashtami.

1.       Flower garlands and flowers are the best to decorate the house and temple during festivals. You can arrange the garlands on the walls to make the environment more pure and fresh to feel.

2.       Rangoli adds more vibrancy and colour to the festivals. Decorate the house with beautiful colours on the floor with or flowers to make rangoli for Janmashtami celebration.

3.       Floral cradle for little Krishna is the most important to add or to make. You can easily design a little cradle at home to place the idol of Lord Krishna.

Make the Janmashtami celebration special

There are lot many ways by which you can make Janmashtami celebration special with your family. Start by sending Janmashtami Gifts and cards to your relatives and friends in the morning. You can get Janmashtami Cards online and deliver it to surprise your friends and relatives. Organize special pooja and Satsang at your house to make the celebration musical and enjoyable. You can recite the story of Krishna Lila to the kids in the house and significance of celebrating Janmashtami. Take your family to the nearest Krishna or Vaishnav mandir for prayers and witnessing the grand celebration of Janmashtami.