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'''Nandotsava''' ({{Lang-sa|नन्दोत्सव|translit=Nandotsava}}) is a Hindu festival celebrated on the ninth day of the waning moon during the [[Hindu month]] of [[Bhadra (Hindu calendar)|Bhadrapada]], occurring the day after the festival of [[Janmashtami|Krishna Janmashtami]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Usha |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z6OYRUEAF7oC&pg=PA165 |title=Festivals In Indian Society (2 Vols. Set) |date=2008-01-01 |publisher=Mittal Publications |isbn=978-81-8324-113-7 |pages=165 |language=en}}</ref> This corresponds to late August to early September in the [[Gregorian calendar]]. It honours [[Nanda (Hinduism)|Nanda]], the foster-father of the deity [[Krishna]]. According to legend, following the deity's birth, his father, [[Vasudeva]], carried the infant to the house of his cousin Nanda and [[Yashoda]] to the settlement of [[Gokul|Gokulam]], where he was raised.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Melton |first=J. Gordon |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lD_2J7W_2hQC&pg=PA706 |title=Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations [2 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals, Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations |date=2011-09-13 |publisher=ABC-CLIO |isbn=978-1-59884-206-7 |pages=706 |language=en}}</ref> |
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'''Nandotsav''' is a [[festival]] celebrated the day after the festival [[Janmashtami]], which celebrates the Lord [[Krishna]]'s birth. |
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It is believed that all the villagers of [[Braj]] visited [[Nand Baba]]'s house to see little Krishna and congratulate Mata Yashoda. |
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Nand Baba distributed [[Ornament (art)|ornament]]s, [[clothes]], [[cattle]] and various other valuables among saints and sages. All saints and sages bestowed blessings on Lord Krishna in return. |
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== Literature == |
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In [[Vrindavan]] this festival is celebrated in |
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According to regional literature, Nanda is regarded to have organised festivities to celebrate the birth of Krishna. He is described to have invited the people of the region of [[Braj|Vraja]] to the occasion, including the village headsmen and the married and unmarried women of [[Vrindavan]], notably the [[Gopi|gopis]]. Drummers were invited to play music on the occasion and [[Brahmin|Brahmanas]] bathed the deity while chanting [[Mantra|mantras]]. Yashoda is stated to have showered flowers upon the child while [[Rohini (wife of Vasudeva)|Rohini]] offered a feast to the guests.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Swami |first1=HH Subhag |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=32pUEAAAQBAJ&dq=nandotsava&pg=PT65 |title=Ānanda Vṛndāvana Campū |last2=Swami |first2=HH Bhanu |last3=Kavikarṇapūra |first3=Śrīla |date=1999 |publisher=Tattva Cintāmaṇi Publishing |pages=65 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Religious practices == |
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Panchamrit abhisheka and Maha aarti are performed in honour of Lord Krishna's birth. |
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⚫ | In [[Vrindavan]], this festival is celebrated in various temples of Krishna. |
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On this day people celebrate '[[Govinda]]'- Devotees form small groups and break Maakhan Haandis tied to ropes on high rise buildings. |
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The rituals of [[panchamrita]] [[abhisheka]] and [[Arti (Hinduism)|arati]] are performed in honour of the deity. Some devotees form small groups and break pots of butter tied to ropes on high-rise buildings. |
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The 2018 date is September 4, 2018.<ref>http://harekrishnacalendar.com/vaishnava-calendar/nandotsava-2017/</ref> |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.radhavallabh.com/Janmashatmi.html Nandotsav and Janmastami celebrations of Vrindavan] |
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* [http://www.radhavallabh.com/krishna-bhakti.htm Krishna and Bhakti Yog] |
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* [http://www.radhavallabh.com/kaamdhenu.html Goddess Kaamdhenu and Krishna] |
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==References== |
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== Sources == |
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* Packert, Cynthia. [https://books.google.com/books?id=Ebxa1F8zNT0C The Art of Loving Krishna: Ornamentation and Devotion]. Indiana University Press, 2010. Print. |
* Packert, Cynthia. [https://books.google.com/books?id=Ebxa1F8zNT0C The Art of Loving Krishna: Ornamentation and Devotion]. Indiana University Press, 2010. Print. |
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Nandotsava (Sanskrit: नन्दोत्सव, romanized: Nandotsava) is a Hindu festival celebrated on the ninth day of the waning moon during the Hindu monthofBhadrapada, occurring the day after the festival of Krishna Janmashtami.[1] This corresponds to late August to early September in the Gregorian calendar. It honours Nanda, the foster-father of the deity Krishna. According to legend, following the deity's birth, his father, Vasudeva, carried the infant to the house of his cousin Nanda and Yashoda to the settlement of Gokulam, where he was raised.[2]
According to regional literature, Nanda is regarded to have organised festivities to celebrate the birth of Krishna. He is described to have invited the people of the region of Vraja to the occasion, including the village headsmen and the married and unmarried women of Vrindavan, notably the gopis. Drummers were invited to play music on the occasion and Brahmanas bathed the deity while chanting mantras. Yashoda is stated to have showered flowers upon the child while Rohini offered a feast to the guests.[3]
InVrindavan, this festival is celebrated in various temples of Krishna.
The rituals of panchamrita abhisheka and arati are performed in honour of the deity. Some devotees form small groups and break pots of butter tied to ropes on high-rise buildings.