Janmashtami was just another holiday for me till I went to college.
The elaborate 'jhakis' depicting stories from the life of Lord Krishna, the singing and dancing, which technically was more like a continuous live performance, since we had to sing and dance way past midnight (the time when Lord Krishna was said to be born), till our hostel/college gate was closed. The cherry on top was the competition between faculties/departments which used to make us even more eager to be a part of the preparations and the rehearsals than to attend classes at this time of the year.
Since then, Janmashtami, for me is more than the celebration of HIS birth, it symbolizes bondings and friendships with a hint of nostalgia. It was a wholesome feeling. Tiring, sure, but a sense of association and inclusion which I highly doubt could be found anywhere else, ever again!
None of us had cameras back then and not many of us had good camera phones as well, but whatever hazy and disoriented photos I have, they are a bunch of treasure for me!
#HappyJanmashtami
#StayBlessed
#StaySafe
