Janmashtami Time

I know its a little too late in the day (maybe very late) for wishing a Happy Janmashtami, but didn't someone once say, "Better late than never" ? So taking cue from that, I will go ahead and write this post. Besides I am just too excited about the wonderful celebrations taking place around here that I can't stop myself from sharing it all.

I feel that the best place to be at during Janmashtami, is undoubtedly the Uttara Guruvayurappan Temple in Mayur Vihar-1, New Delhi. The temple organized JANMASHTAMI ASHTAMIROHINI Celebrations today. 

There is something very peaceful about this place. It seems to exude some charm such as to leave me spellbound. I truly enjoy every single of my visits here. 

And today was the most awesome of them all. Starting from the beautiful decoration with flowers and diyas, that made the place glow with a magical warmth, to the countless number of devotees lined up to catch a glimpse of their beloved god. Shiny, new clothes on everyone. Children running around. Cameras and touchscreen phones furiously clicking away the evening, capturing the grandeur. 

There is so much to say about this temple, it would take me forever. I have a lot of memories of it from the time I was a little kid. And it was quite a surprise when I visited it again after almost over a decade. It still stands the same, exactly as I remember it. 

Simple and Serene.

Oh and having a huge sweet tooth, how can I forget the delicious prasad. The sweet rice dish with pieces of banana and dried coconut. Just one word - Heavenly! 

Added to that the prasadam today was the highlight. It had Upma, idly, vada, laddu and sambar. Along with snaking lines of people. Soon there were lines extending onto the main road. The adjacent temples too were filled with revelers, giving the street a cheery, festive look. Looming just ahead were also some RAF personnel, keeping an eye out for any mishap. Did not seem likely though, not with everyone drenched in the divine showers. 

However the Icing on the Cake today was the little kids dressed up as Krishna and Radha. So so cute! Babies dressed up in yellow robes, with little crowns and earrings , some even sporting flutes was a sight to behold. I had to do away with no photos as my archaic phone started acting funny all of a sudden. Really sad, that part.

All in all, a perfect ending to a very special day! Looking forward to the next janmashtmi and my next visit to the temple (it will definitely me much sooner). 

Ciao