Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Janmashtami Fast

Janmashtami Fast



The word for fasting i.e. Upavasa, means to move near to the Supreme and to overcome helplessness. The practice of fasting, could have originated as part of the offering that one could give God for getting a boon fulfilled. The festival of Janmashtami is characterised with keeping fast by devotees. 


Nirjal Fast or Upavasa for Lord Krishna
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