Cultivating Krishna's Love: Gardening Ideas in Celebration of Janmashtami

“To protect the good, to destroy evil, and to reestablish dharma.” Quoted from Bhagavat Gita, these lines perfectly explain the need for the reincarnation of lord Vishnu as Krishna. We are celebrating Krishna Janmashtami 26th of this August and it's a wonderful opportunity to connect with Krishna’s teachings and find inspiration in his life.

Many of you might love gardening but have never thought of its significance or connection to Krishna Janmashtami. Gardening fills our mind with so much positivity and it's an act of creation, where you are the reason for the birth of a new living thing. My mother loves gardening and she takes care of her plants the same way she treats us. I have even seen her talking to them in the evenings. It is a beautiful sight to behold. Planting trees in your garden lets you immerse, understand and reflect the beauty and growth of the natural world. Gardening can bring peace, happiness, and a sense of fulfillment on this auspicious day.

Plants to make your Garden a Vrindavan this Krishna Janmashtmi

The name Vrindavan fills our imagination with a green landscape, right? A place covered with many beautiful flowers and big trees. Ever wondered if you could make your garden similar to the beautiful vrindavan mentioned in the stories? Here are a few garden ideas:

Tulsi (Basil)

Tulsi is often mentioned in Krishna's stories and is believed to be his favorite. Tulsi, who is a reincarnation of Lakshmidevi is worshipped alongside him. Planting tulsi in your garden is a way to connect with Krishna and receive his blessings.

Lotus

Lakshmi devi resides on a lotus which is why it is considered a sacred plant. In many hymns, lord Krishna’s features and qualities are associated with lotus thus planting it in your garden can be seen as a way to invoke purity, positivity, and spiritual growth.

Kadamba/ Burflower Tree

A big flowering tree mentioned in the mythologies related to Krishna. Krishna being the playful and romantic guy is said to have had secret meetings with gopi’s under this tree. This is a sacred tree that has both medicinal properties and is used in rituals too. 

Parijat

There is a legend that Krishna fought a battle to plant this beauty in Dwaraka. This mythical tree is believed to have been obtained during the churning of the ocean and has magical properties.

Neem

Very much known for its exceptional health and beauty benefits, the neem tree was also used to make japa malas used in worshipping krishna. 

Mango

The krishna story of the golden mango makes this a great choice for your krishna inspired garden. This fruit tree associated with fertility and abundance.

Krishna Janmashtami and Gardening Celebrations

Be it any festival, happiness comes when celebrated with your family or close ones. Holding a meetup or hosting a garden party to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami will be the purest way to celebrate this festival. Decorate with Krishna-themed elements, serve traditional food, and organize activities like storytelling or music. You can make the celebration more joyous by organizing community events in gardening activities to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami. 

If you already have a beautiful garden with all your favorite plants and trees then maintaining that garden well is enough for connecting with Krishna this Janmashtami. If you are too busy with festivals and want some help making your garden pretty, you can hire professionals who provide gardening services near you. So this Janmashtami, create a cradle for baby Krishna in this beautiful garden of yours and decorate it beautifully. If you are someone living in an apartment and worries about setting up a garden in the limited space you have, browse through our DIY garden ideas.