Click here for recipes to make on Janmashtami.

Here at Krishna.com, our excitement is building as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Janmashtami is the most important day of the year for devotees of Krishna, and of course food plays a big part in Janmashtami celebrations all over the world. In temples and kitchens everywhere, devotees of Krishna will be cooking up a transcendental storm.

Devotees traditionally fast until midnight, when Krishna appeared in this world, although this may not be possible for everyone. If you can’t avoid food altogether, you might drink water, eat only fruit, or you eat light vegetarian meals. Keep in mind that although we fast to purify our senses and our hearts, we should fast to joyfully remember the appearance of Krishna.

In most temples, the Janmashtami celebrations start before dawn and go past midnight, the exact moment of the anniversary of Krishna’s birth – the moment everyone has been waiting for. Devotees sing prayers as a feast of 108 dishes is offered to Krishna for His birthday. Then all the devotees share the birthday feast.

If you can't get to a temple, Krishna.com is here to help you celebrate Janmashtami at home by giving you some great recipes to cook, to offer to Krishna for His birthday, and to share with your friends and family. This is a special occasion, so it is an opportunity to cook something very special to add to the festive mood.

Here at Krishna.com Food Channel, we have many recipes for you to choose from.

Food offered to Krishna becomes prasadam, and it deserves honor and respect. To increase your devotion this Janmashtami, and to add an extra dimension to the celebration, pay special devotional attention to each meal. Honoring prasadam begins when you select the recipes you'll cook and offer to Krishna on His birthday. Take care to choose ingredients that will please Krishna. Cook in a mood of devotion.

Offer your finished dishes to Krishna with a prayer. This can be as simple as chanting Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare / Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

Click here for More prayers for offering food to Krishna

Before eating prasadam we should pray, offering our heartfelt thanks to Krishna for allowing us to eat the remnants of His meal.

Click here for More prayers to say before eating a meal

When eating prasadam, take time to notice the textures and tastes. Keep in mind that as the food enters your mouth, you are in direct association with Krishna. Chew each mouthful kindly, with respect and thanks, in the knowledge that you are becoming spiritualized when you eat food that has been offered to Krishna. In this way you can use every opportunity to act with love for Krishna.

Click on this link for some delicious Janmasthami recipes for you to cook, offer to Krishna, and share with everyone.

Krishna.com Janmashami recipes.

Have a great Janmashtami.

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