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Introduction to Nag Nathiya:
Nag Nathiya is one of the numerous Indian Fairs and Festivals held in order to honor the Indian epic hero, Lord Krishna. Said to be the terminator of sins and precursor of wealth and fortune, Lord Krishna is held in high esteem by Indians. Recently foreigners too, in the name of ISKON, have started adoring him. Devotees at ISKON offer a rare sight where foreigners revere the Indian Lord with utmost devotion and affection.
Time for celebration of Nag Nathaiya in Madhya Pradesh:
On the eighth day of the dark half of Sravana Month, Lord Krishna was born. This auspicious occasion is honored amidst sufficient merriment with worshipping of the Lord. Sravana falls on the August; it is a monsoon month when rainfall is the maximum. Amidst such showers, people generally celebrate the occasion of Krishna's birthday.
Description of Nag Nathaiya Festival:
People gather to witness the small children performing on-stage. They play various characters related to the life of Lord Krishna. It is interesting to see the children with peacock feather on their hair and a flute in their hands, representing Lord Krishna. In rural India, this culture is still predominant. The inhabitants cherish these sequences and consider live Krishna in front. A religious connotation of this festival is merged with an attempt to revive the ancient culture of India. It is here that lies the essence of these Fairs and Festivals.
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