This is how the South India celebrates Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in a myriad ways in different parts of India. However, even though Lord Krishna spent a major part of his life in the North India and Gujarat, the blue-hued deity finds much adoration in the hearts of the people living in South India. Here we give you a peak into how Janmashtami is celebrated in South Indian states.

In Karnataka
The citizens of Karnataka have a tradition of performing the divine play called Rasleela, locally named as Vittal Pindi, which Krishna had performed with Radha and other Gopis of Vrindavan. Huli Vesha dancers perform attractive dances to add more charm to the festive celebrations. Add to that, the local boys gang up to form a human pyramid in order to break the dahi handi.

In Andhra Pradesh

On the other hand, the population of Andhra Pradesh relish savouries such as Chakodi, Murukku and Seedai after offering them to the image of Lord Krishna. Children are dressed up as Krishna by their parents, devotional hymns are sung in temples and prasadam is distributed after the prayers.

In Tamil Nadu

What is a celebration for Tamilians without making the traditional rangoli pattern called Kolam? On Janmashtami, people draw small footprints of a baby at the entrance of their house to mark Krishna’s arrival to their abode. Delicious eats like Sweet Seedai, Verkadalai Urundai and dishes made from milk are offered to the Lord. A recitation of Srimad Bhagwadgita is a popular practice on this day. Furthermore, people fast for the whole day.

In Kerala


The people of Kerala express their fond devotion for Lord Krishna on Janmashtami by performing different rituals and pujas. For many, it is customary to visit the Guruvayur Temple and Bhuloka Vaikuntha located in Guruvayur town. However, visiting both of these shrines on Janmashtami is not for the weak-willed because there is a long queue of devotees waiting to catch the sight of the presiding deity.
So, if you are tourist in any of the South Indian cities or towns this Janmashtami, visit the nearest Vishnu or Krishna Temple to know more about the local traditional and be a part of the celebrations.