‘Love, Laughter And Krishna Vibes': Samantha Ruth Prabhu Spread Joy On Janmashtami
On the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami, observed today, August 16, many celebrities, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Esha Deol extended festive greetings to their fans on social media. Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu also joined them in sharing her warm wishes.
Samantha posted an adorable picture of little Lord Krishna along with a caption that read, 'Wishing you love, laughter, and little Krishna vibes today! Happy Janmashtami!" Her message was filled with warmth and positivity, spreading festive cheer among her admirers.
The Story of Krishna's Birth
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born in a prison cell in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva. His birth took place under the tyrannical rule of King Kansa, Devaki's brother, who had imprisoned the couple out of fear of a prophecy that Devaki's eighth son would end his reign.
Krishna's arrival is considered a turning point in mythology, symbolising the victory of good over evil and the restoration of dharma (righteousness). This divine birth is celebrated annually as Janmashtami, which is also known by other names such as Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanthi.
On Janmashtami, devotees observe several traditional practices to honour the birth of Lord Krishna. Many people keep fasts throughout the day, breaking them only at midnight, the believed time of Krishna's birth. Devotees also bathe and dress Krishna idols in new clothes and ornaments, decorate homes with flowers and rangolis and offer prayers for the well-being of their families. In many places, Krishna's childhood antics are celebrated through enactments like Rasleela and the Dahi Handi tradition, which symbolise his mischievous yet divine nature.
The festival also honours Krishna's many divine acts, from his playful childhood adventures to his role as the guiding force in the Mahabharata, where his counsel to Arjuna remains one of the most profound spiritual dialogues in history.
Samantha's Upcoming Projects
Apart from sharing festive wishes, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently working on several exciting projects. She will be seen in the upcoming action-fantasy series Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom, produced by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK for Netflix. The series also stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles.
Additionally, Samantha is gearing up for her action thriller film Maa Inti Bangaram, which she is also co-producing. Recently, she launched her own production company, Tralala Moving Pictures, under which she released her first film, Subham, in May this year.
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