Raash Purnima or Kartik Purnima 2025

Kartik Punima is very famous to all the devotees because it is known as Raash Punima, the day when Krishna celebrated Raas with gopis. Devotees feel love for their lord and celebrate it in various ways.

This year we went to a Satyanarayana puja in our neighborhood on Kartik purnima. It was a pious occasion to feel devotion towards God. After puja, we had prasaad there. In the evening we worshipped Shri Satyanarayana and Radha Krishna. We listened to some devotional songs like 'Rumujhum Rumujhum nupur baaje' ( written by Kazi Nazrul Islam and sang by Anup Jalota), 'Kanha re thoda sa pyar de' ( from Ramanand Sagar's 'Shri Krishna' tv serial) and some more such songs. Later when we went out in our balcony, we saw the full moon in the sky, which was looking very bright.

In West Bengal, Raas Purnima is celebrated with great pomp and grandeur in Shantipur and Nabadwip. These days, we are watching many videos of raas puja mandaps and pratima from Nabadwip and Shantipur. There are so much variety in the pratima in different pandals that they bring pure joy in the hearts of the devotees. We watched the videos by Wish Bucket Youtube channel about Raas Utsav celebration in Shantipur and Nabadwip.

In Varanasi, Kartik purnima day is celebrated as Dev Deepavali to celebrate Lord Shiva's win over Tripurasur. Varanasi is decorated beautifully with diyas on this occasion.

One day before this purnima comes the day of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi. On that day, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are worshipped together, which is very auspicious day for the devotees.

Such pious days are like a blessing to the devotees as they feel love for the Supreme Lord in so many various ways through different activities.

With Lots of love and best wishes,

Jai Shri Krishna.

Janmastami 2025

Every year as the festival of Janmastami comes, our hearts get filled with joy. Devotees get the chance to celebrate the birthday of their favourite deity Shri Krishna. This year also we celebrated Janmastami in our house. After we completed the puja in our house, we went to a keertan sabha in our neighborhood. After that we went to a function where kids performed songs and dances on Shri Krishna. 

In this way we felt blessed to spend the whole day through various activities remembering Shri Krishna.

With lots of best wishes

Jai Shri Krishna.

Madhava Mamava Deva

Today i am sharing a song on Shri Krishna. It is composed by Narayan Teertar. It describes the beauty of Shri Krishna. 

I came across this famous song a few years back through YouTube. 

I have listened to the rendition of this song by Rahul Vellal. 

Do listen to it and immerse in the beauty of the Lord. 

Jai Shri Krishna. 

Janmashtami 2022 Playlist

 

Recently we celebrated Janmashtami with great enthusiasm. This year I listened to many songs, new releases during Janmashtami. Now I am making a list of  those songs for you all-

 

Gopala Gokula Vallabi Priya- Rahul Vellal

Krishna Bhajo- Aniruddh and Sooryanarayan (Kuldeep M Pai YT Channel)

Kalyana Gopalam- Sooryagayathri and Thankamani Balachandran

A garland for the Beatiful Lord Krishna on Gokulashtami 2022- Sudha Raghunathan

Damodarashtakam- Suprabaha KV

Maiya Mori- Sooryagayathri (Ishtar Devotional YT Channel)

Radhe Shyam- Raghuram Manikandan

Govardhana Giridhara- Sphoorti Rao

Sab mil jaykar karo Radha sang Shyam ki- By Prerna Panchariya (A P Rjasthani YT Channel)

Hey Gopala- Kailash Kher

Krishna Ashtakam by Uttara Unnikrishnan (INRECO Carnatic Songs YT Channel)

Krishna Bulaun main- Maithili Thakur

Shyama Murari- Abhilipsa Panda

Madhava Mamava by Sourendra Soumyajit

Krishna Bhajan Mashup- Govinda Krishna Das

Bhavayami Gopalabalam- Rajashri Soul YT Channel

Kahawa me Janme- Agam Aggarwal

Pre Janmashtami Celebration- Manya Arora

Chota sa Kanhaiya- Manya Arora

Janmashtami Special: New Krishna Bhajans Playlist 2022- T Series Bhakti Sagar YT Channel

Krishna Anthem (Janmashtami Special)- Jivjaago Media YT Channel

Panduranga Ashtakam- Ranjini Gayatri

Aadathu Asangathu- Sooryagayathri- (Strumm Spiritual YT Channel)

Also from Strumm Spiritual-:

   Krishna Janmashtami Jukebox-

  Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye-

  Gopalaka Paahimaam – P and Uttara Unnikrishnana

  Kalyana Gopalam- Spoorthi Rao

Krishna bulaun main- Maithili Thakur (Times Music Spiritual YT Channel)

Janmashtami special Stotra/ Mantra/ Bhajan/ Special Playlist- 

Top Ten Krishna Bhajans- Times Music Spiritual

Radhika- Rahul Dutta, Sritama Baidya- Saregama Bengali YT Channel

Live- Shondhbelaye Bondhughore- Janmashtami bishesh Porbo- (Khaap Chhara YT Channel)

Do check out some of the songs :)

Jai Shri Krishna.

 

 

Rath Yatra 2019

Today is Rath Yatra.

The Lord comes out from His temple to meet His devotees.

From the morning we have been watching Live Telecast of Rath Yatra ceremony from Puri Jagannath Temple on Doordarshan. Along with the visual, there are commentaries by - Bharati Nandi, Abhay Kumar Padhi, Prabir Krishna Das and Sumana Ghosh about various facts. I am enjoying listening to all of them. Many stories of devotees like Raghunath Das and also about a devotee from a village who sent a Coconut for the Lord, some amazing facts as well as all the information related to the Rath yatra of Lord Jagannath, like how many parts are there in a Rath, their names, information about woods, about the different flags on the three differemt raths, their presiding deities, how Rath yatra is also considered as Dashavataar yatra, why Sudarshan comes out before all others to cleanse the mind of the devotees, so that the devotees can have the darshan of the Lord, how the dust particles as well as the wind of Puri is considered blessed during Rath Yatra- all are explained beautifully by the guests. We also came to know that the sea adjoining the temple is called Mahodadhi, which means- the great sea.

There are many other famous Rath Yatra festival like the Rath Yatra of Maahesh, West Bengal, (which reminds me of the famous story 'Rajani' of Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay), ISKCon Rath Yatra in  Kolkata, Rath Yatra of Ahmedabaad and many more.

A blissful day indeed!

Jai Jagannath!

'Sabson Unchi Prem Sagaai'- Song from B R Chopra's Mahabharat

This is one of my most favourite song from B R Chopra's Mahabharat. It is written by the great poet Surdas where he tells about the greatness of the Lord. 

You can find the song by searching with the name of the song on YouTube.


Here is the lyrics and English Translation:-

Sabson (Sabse) unchi prem sagaai, Sabson (Sabse) unchi prem sagaai;

Of all forms of worship of the Lord, love is the highest.

(1) Duryodhan ke meva tyaage, Duryodhan ke meva tyaage;

Saag Vidur ghar khaai,

Lord Krishna renounced the delicacies that Duryodhana offered, and ate vegetables at Vidura’s house.

Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

(2) Jhoothe phal Sabri ke khaaye, Jhoothe phal Sabri ke khaaye;

Bahu vidhi swaad bataai,

As Lord Ramchandra, He ate fruits which were already filled with love from Sabari.

 Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

(3) Prem ke bas ripu seva kinhi, Prem ke bas ripu seva kinhi;

Aap bane Hari naai (??),

Love is indeed the best way to serve and please the Lord.

Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

(4) Raajsuyagya Yudhishthir kinho, Raajsuyagya Yudhishthir kinho;

Taame jhooth uthaai,

In Maharaja Yuddhistira’s Rajasuya Yajna sacrifice, Lord Krsna served the Brahmanas and picked up their eating utensils.

Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

(5) Prem ke bas Paarath rath haankyo, Prem ke bas Paarath rath haankyo;

Bhul gaye thakuraai,

Out of pure love for Arjuna, He took the position of being his charioteer, and He forgot that He was the Lord.

Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

(6) Aisi preeti badhi Vrindaavan, Aisi preeti badhi Vrindaavan;

Gopinh naach nachaai,

Such love did Lord Krishna portray in Vrindavana when He danced with the Gopis in the Rasa Lila.

Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

(7) Sur krur ihi laayak naahi, Sur krur ihi laayak naahi;

Kah lagi karon badaai (??),

The cruel/ harsh Suradas is not worthy to praise the merciful and magnanimous Lord.

Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

Duryodhan ke meva tyaage, Duryodhan ke meva tyaage;

Saag Vidur ghar khaai,

Sabson unchi prem sagaai....

Unchi prem sagaai......

Unchi prem sagaai...... 

Jai Shri Krishna.

(Lyrics and translation taken from internet, credit goes to the original uploader, used here only for spreading devotion.)

'Bole Radha Shyam Diwaani'- A Devotional Song from the Hindi Film 'Tumhare Liye'

This is a very sweet song in which Radha tells about her feelings for Krishna. I listened to the song two years back I think. And liked it instantly because of the spontaneous expressions narrated in the song. 

The films is- 'Tumhare Liye' (1978), singer Lata Mangeshkar, the lyricist is Naqsh Lyallpuri  and the music director is- Jaidev.

I have not watched the film, so do not know the situation of the song. 

The way 'Govindam'- word is repeated many times, it creates a soothing effect on the listener :)

Thought to share the song with all of you :)



Here is the lyrics-


Bole Radhe Shyam DeewaniHo Bole Radha Shyam DeewaniPee Ka Mukhda Bhor SuhaaniPreet Bina Hai Jeevan Aise - 2Jaise Nadiya Ho Bin PaniGovindam Govindam - 4Mere Maana Mere Maana Mere Maana- 2

Mann Ka Naata Mann Ka BandhanItna Pyara Kitna PawanMann Ka NaataMann Ka Naata Mann Ka BandhanKitna Pyara Kitya PawanKayi Yogo Se Janam Janam SeMain Mohan Ki Mera MohanGovindam Govindam - 2Bhaj Mere MaanaGovindam Govindam - 2
Naino Mein Hai Chav Matwari - 2Dhun Murli Ki Lage PyaariJabse Aayi Pee Charno Mein - 2Maine Tyagi Duniya SaariGovindam Govindam - 2Bhaj Mere MaanaGovindam Govindam - 2- 2



Jai Shri Krishna!

(Lyrics taken from the internet, credit goes to the original uploader.)