In Dwarka, the city in which Krishna spent most the life, the entire city is decorated to welcome the pilgrims who arrive for the festival. Many communities, especially those in Mumbai, also participate in Dahi Handi, a ritual in which people form a human pyramid to break the Handi, or Earthen Pot, which is being suspended by a rope. Celebrations often include the Raslila, which is a drama that re-enacts scenes of Krishna’s life through joyous dance. People all over India celebrate and get lost in song, dance and praise of Lord Krishna. Many people make sweets like Doodhachi Kheer, Gopal Kala and Gulab Jamon to celebrate the birth of Krishna and the spiritual renewal he brings. Special foods are prepared in celebration, and they reflect the foods that Lord Krishna was fond of. They sing, dance and some choose to feast on traditional festival foods while others choose to fast until the birth of Krishna Janmashtami at midnight. The celebrations of Janmashtami are passionate, and many people move through the two-day celebration without sleep. It is in his love, inspiration and wisdom that Krishna is a source of divine joy. This Divine Power is what sends people out to play their part in the world while maintaining their sense of spiritual purpose. Krishna is not loved only for being a divine teacher, but also because he signifies lighting the fire of Divine Power that exists within everyone. Krishna survived many mortal dangers throughout his life, and he is celebrated for his intellect as well as his strength and agility. Krishna’s love is universal, and he is often shown as playing a flute and standing near a sacred cow. He was born and entered the world to establish the religion of love. Krishna is one of the most important and loved deities in Hinduism because he is the embodiment of divine joy and love. The celebrations begin at midnight, the time when Krishna is thought to have been born in 3228 BC. The holiday sits in the Hindu month of Sravana, and the holiday lasts for two days. Celebrated by 930 million people all around the world, it is a holiday that brings spiritual renewal and the celebration of new beginnings and a fresh new year.