Introduction
The archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a prime holiday destination especially during the Janmashtami Festival which is celebrated with extraordinary pomp and show. The islands are famous for the unique flora and fauna which mostly includes beautiful orchids, dense evergreen forests and overall greenery.
Description
The Janmashtami Festival is the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna.
Devotional songs and hymns are sung in veneration of Lord Krishna. The houses of devotes are painted and decorated beautifully with lights and flowers. Raas Leelas or plays enacting the life of Lord Krishna are organized along with hymns.
It is a tradition that devotees fast till midnight after which the special food that is cooked is offered to the deity and shared among the devotees. It is a completely vegetarian cuisine that is served. The poor and the needy are offered alms on this auspicious day.
Time to celebrate
Janmashtami Festival in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands takes place between the months of July and August. This time of the year is the ideal season to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Indianholiday offers online booking of Janmashtami Festival.
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