Krishna's Birthday (Krishna Janmashtami, 14th Aug.)

Preparations for the Puja( the ritualistic worshiping).

Thali (plate) of Gulab Jamuns (the brown yum yum balls, my favourite), the Swastika, Marigolds, Sweet Lime and Custard apples(the weird looking fruit), Akshat(rice), Roli(the red powder beside the akshat)



the stringed flowers




my swing for Baby Krishna

Paraphernalia

getting ready to give the baby his first bath



with water, milk and honey

bathed and dried

and we now let him be, resting, swinging.