Krishna Janmashtami 2018: 5 Bollywood songs that will add to your Dahi Handi celebrations

The 2018 Janmashtami is just around the corner and we are here to add to your celebration with some Bollywood tracks. Come Dahi Handi, turn up the volume and dance your heart out!

By Husain Rizvi

Updated on Sep 03, 2018 | 03:16 PM IST | 5.1M

We live in a nation where the cultures and traditions are highly diversified. One such traditional festival is Janmashtami. It is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Janmashtami is celebrated widely across India. Dance-drama enactments of the life of Krishna, devotional singing through the midnight when Krishna is believed to have been born, fasting, a night vigil, and a festival on the following day are a part of the Janmashtami celebrations.

Devotees of Lord Krishna observe fast on Krishna Janmashtami. Lord Krishna's idols are cleaned and decorated with new clothes and ornaments. The idol is placed in a cradle to represent his birth. Women also draw tiny footprints outside their house doors and kitchen, walking towards their house which acts as a symbol for Krishna's journey into their homes. It is celebrated particularly in Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna, along with many other regions. Krishna Janmashtami is followed by the festival Nandotsav, which celebrates the occasion when Nanda Baba distributed gifts to the community in honour of the birth.

Bollywood plays an important role in adding to the enthusiasm of the festival. There are many songs which will add to your excitement in celebrating Krishna Janmashtami. Do not forget to tune in to these famous tracks as you dive in to the Janmashtami and Dahi Handi mood!

1: Har Taraf Hai Yeh Gokul Ka Shor - Vaastav The Reality