Janmashtami this year is special; I have a little Krishna: Harshika Poonacha
Harshika Poonacha
, Janmashtami has always been more than just a festival; it's a collection of childhood memories, colourful traditions, and now, a joyous occasion for her and her husband Bhuvann Ponnannaa to make new memories with their daughter, Tridevi Ponnakkaah.
'I remember when I was a child, my mother loved dressing me up. In school plays, I was often Radha, though sometimes one of the boys would get to be Krishna. Every year brought a new Krishna, a new Radha, and a lot of dancing. Those memories have stayed with me… and now I get to carry forward those traditions,' she smiles. Over the years, Harshika has also found inspiration in Krishna's teachings. 'The lines from the Bhagavad Gita are answers to so many of life's problems. During my pregnancy, I read a chapter every day. It gave me strength, especially during difficult times, and even when I went into labour, my father-in-law recited shlokas to encourage me.' '
JANMASHTAMI IS A FESTIVAL THAT'S VERY CLOSE TO MY HEART'
This year's Janmashtami is something Harshika's been looking forward to, as it is the first with her nine-month-old daughter. 'I always imagined dressing her as Krishna, in the dhoti, pearls, and tiny accessories. She looks so adorable,' she says with a laugh. Today, Harshika's Janmashtami celebrations at home will be simple. 'I'm going to invite the neighbourhood kids, share sweets, and let Tridevi enjoy their company.
She has just started crawling, and I want to capture those little moments of her looking at older kids and wondering how they move so fast. It
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