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Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna. He is considered to be the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Sri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Shravana. This year it falls on Saturday,August 24th, 2019.
Aval Pidi Kolakattai /Poha /Beaten Rice Dumplings: Delicious steamed dumplings made of Poha/Flattened Rice, specially on Krishna Janmashtami/celebrating the birth of the Hindu God Sri Krishna.It is an offering made to the deity during worship. It is believed to be his favorite food.
“There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer and the morning more fragrant than ever again” My published posts related to Krishna Janmashtami/Gokulashtami is listed below, for your interest. https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/kanda-poha-beaten-rice-with-potato-onion/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/a-mouthful-of-poha-and-eternal-friendship/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/cilantro-coriander-poha-kothumali-aval-upma/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/tamarind-poha-huli-avalakki-udupi-style/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/what-do-you-know-about-poha-flattened-beatenrice/ https://stirringmyspicysoul.com/srikrishna-jayanti-gokulashtami-recipes-with-poha/