Bhajans, prayers, dandia and more was part of the delightful medley of festivities organized at the Chinmaya Maruti in Andover, MA on August 10th on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami.  It is on this day that Lord Krishna incarnated on earth. He was born to parents Devaki and Vasudev who were imprisoned by the evil Kamsa. Miraculously he was able to escape to Gokul and was raised by his foster parents Yashodha and Nanda. 

The celebration is a favorite one for Hindus. They birth scene is recreated with the baby Krishna placed in a cradle and with much singing dancing. At Chinmaya, the celebration was a two day event starting on Thursday with Sri Krishna Abhishekam and Vishnu Sahastranam. On Friday there was a grand celebration with Bhajans by the children of the Bala Gopal Bhajan Mandali, CMB Sangeet and by Madhu Mathur Anand, Kumkum Dilwali and Nishikant.Solwalkar.  The Bhajans were so beautiful that devotees young and old were inspired to dance. Later almost close to midnight, there was Dandiya and Raas led by Shital Shah.