Lord Krishna, lovingly known as Kanha is worshipped with great honour, love and devotion. According to Hindu mythology, Janmashtami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth human avatar of Lord Vishnu, who was born at midnight on the ‘eighth day’ or the ‘Ashtami’ of the holy month of Shravana.

His life and teachings inspire devotees to live based on dharma, karma and bhakti. Devotees usually observe fast, participate in Dahi Handi celebrations, and arrange joyful ceremonies to welcome Lord Krishna every year. Krishna’s life is filled with amazing events and lessons, including his miraculous birth to his powerful teachings and heroic deeds.

Here are some interesting facts about Lord Krishna that every Hindu should know.

15 Amazing facts about Lord Krishna 

1. The birth of Lord Krishna 

According to Hindu Puranas, Lord Shree Krishna was born as the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudeva on Ashtami in Rohini Nakshatra at midnight. To save Lord Krishna, Vasudeva crossed Yamuna River to give Krishna to his friend, Nanda, who lived in Vrindavan.

2. Krishna brought his Guru Sandipani Muni’s dead son back to life 

When Guru Sandipani Muni asked him to revive his dead son as a payment of Gurudakshina, Balaram and Krishna travelled to the spot where they learnt that their Guru’s son had been trapped. He was so powerful that he even brought the dead son of his Guru Sandipani successfully.

3. Makhan Chor 

Young Krishna used to steal butter from his mother Yashoda and the neighbouring homes very often, especially due his love for butter. The name “Makhan Chor” was given to him by villagers for his naughty and innocent acts.

4. Purna Purushottam 

Lord Krishna is regarded as one of the avatars of Vishnu, as a supreme being, who is loving and all-powerful yet extremely humble and grounded.

5. Known by 108 names

Lord Krishna’s devotees gave him 108 names, among which the famous ones are Gopal, Govind, Devakinandan, Mohan, Shyam, Ghanshyam, Hari, Girdhari, Baanke Bihari, Kanha to name a few.

6. Krishna had 16,108 wives

Lord Krishna had accepted 16,100 wives in order to save their honour from the society who saw them as slaves of the demon king Narakasura. However, the other 8 were his principal wives.

7. Eighty Sons 

Krishna had 80 sons born from his eight queens. The most famous of them were Pradyumna, the son of Rukmini.

8. Lord Krishna’s actual skin colour 

Scriptures and ancient paintings portray Shri Krishna as blue in color. But he was dark due to his magnetic aura which had blue hues, he is a god with blue skin.

9. Krishna’s blowing on his Shankh or Conch, Panchjanya 

Krishna’s shankh (conch) named Panchjanya had a powerful effect all over the universe when blown. Blowing his shankh marked the signal to start the Kurukshetra war, symbolising the victory of Dharma.

10.  The charioteer guide of Arjun in Mahabharat

On the battlefield of Mahabharata, Lord Krishna guided Arjun’s chariot with the best ideas to win the battle. He also preached to Arjun the very purpose of his life, that is winning the battle of Kurukshetra by marking the victory of Dharma.

11. The narrator of Bhagwat Gita 

When Krishna narrated the Bhagavad Gita to Arjun, Hanuman and Sanjaya also heard the story throughout the battle of Kurukshetra.

12. Sudarshan Chakra

Sudarshan Chakra is Shri Krishna’s favourite weapon. He used it to kill Shishupala and also used it to create the illusion of sunset during Mahabharata when he killed Jayadratha.

13. Death of Krishna

The curse of Gandhari served as the end of Lord Krishna. She cursed him that his kingdom shall be destroyed by flood. Gandhari was a true devotee of Lord Vishnu and her curse served as the death of Lord Krishna.

How to book an Online Krishna Janmashtami Puja?

Performing the Janmashtami Puja brings numerous benefits, including peace, prosperity and divine blessings. However, for those with busy schedules or difficulties visiting a temple, booking a pandit for Krishna Janmashami can help them celebrate Krishna’s birth with all rituals. By booking Puja online, you can interact with the pandit, ask questions and participate in the sacred rituals from the comfort of your home making the ceremony more meaningful.

Conclusion 

Lord Krishna’s life reflects wisdom and miracles that always inspires and educates people across the world. One should follow his teachings, especially those in the Bhagavad Gita in order to  live a righteous and fulfilling life. Understanding the life of Lord Krishna deepens our understanding of his extraordinary legacy and builds an eternal connection with him.