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| Janmashtami |
| Janmashtami 2008 is a free event.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 28-August-2008
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All are invited to take part in the festivities with family and friends. Visitors will be welcomed with an eye catching Rangoli, a floor art made by colored powders and the traditional Hindu anointing of the forehead with kumkum, a herbal powder. The visitors then can take a tour of the special attraction for this year, a unique traditional Hindu doll display portraying the theme of Bhakti based on stories from the great epic Mahabharatha. Also on display will be an exhibition on Hindu Culture and the Dharmic Traditions of India, a project of Hindu Swayamsevek Sangh-USA. Attractively decorated temples and booths with lots of information on Hinduism will be worth visiting. The evening’s cultural program showcases a spectacular dance performance by various dance schools of Houston, the international band of second generation Hare Krishnas leading interactive kirtan, and the costume contest with over 70 children dressed up to portray characters from the story of Krishna. There will also be the presentation of the Akhil Chopra award to an unsung hero. A special invited keynote speaker will deliver the Janmashtami message. Matki is another popular event of Janmashtami celebration portraying the childhood pranks of Lord Krishna. A pot (called matki) containing butter is suspended high above the ground and groups of young men and children form human pyramids to reach the pot and finally break it. Tasty Indian vegetarian food including aromatic curries, breads and rice preparations will be served by BAPS Mandir and mouthwatering hot Dosas or pancakes by Madras Pavilion will be available. Pan an Indian ethnic after-meal chew, made of betel leaves, areca nut and several herb mixes, believed to help in digestion of curried foods and also act as mouth fresheners, will also be available. Around 10.00 pm begins the ever-popular Dandiya ras dance where all the visitors of all ages can dance to the melodious drum beats.
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Event Start Date : 4-Sep-2008
Event End Date : 4-Sep-2008
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By : Desi |
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