The favourite Indian festival for kids is here! It's Krishna Janamashtmi on August 25 and according to Hindu calendar it is the 5243rd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna.
The festival is celebrated with much fervour all across India, especially Mathura and Vrindavan that is considered to be the birth place of Lord Krishna. Maharashtra celebrates it with the popular Dahi Handi festival that signifies the playful side of Lord Krishna, who was famous for breaking pots full of curd and butter in Vrindavan.
Many also observe a fast for the whole day and break it at midnight as Lord Krishna was born at that time. There are many Bollywood songs and bhajans as well that celebrate Krishna and sing praises to him. Here are some of the best ones:
1. Yashomati Maiya Se Bole Nandlaala
2. Govinda Aala Re Aala Zara Matki Sambhal
3. Maakhan Chor
Continue reading on the next page for more Krishna songs!
4. Mach Gaya shor saare nagri mein
5. Go Govinda
6. Govind bolo hari Gopal bolo
Also Read: 5 Pauranic mantraas you must teach your kids
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