AN EVENING WITH KRISHNA - Surat

An evening with Krishna! The great exponent of the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna is one of the most powerful incarnations of Vishnu, the Godhead of the Hindu Trinity of deities. Of all the Vishnu avatars he is the most popular, and perhaps of all Hindu gods the one closest to the heart of the masses. Krishna was dark and extremely handsome. The word Krishna means 'black', and black also connotes mysteriousness. For generations, Krishna has been an enigma to some, but God to millions, who go ecstatic even as they hear his name. People consider Krishna their leader, hero, protector, philosopher, teacher and friend all rolled into one. Krishna has influenced Indian thought, life, and culture in myriad ways. He has influenced not only its religion and philosophy, but also its mysticism and literature, painting and sculpture, dance and music, and all aspects of Indian folklore. In an evening with Krishna, Kaajal Oza Vaidya talks about the life, times and philosophies of Krishna and his relevance today in our respective lives along with the folk music of Gujarat and bhajans of Krishna. Kaajal Oza Vaidya is an author, screenwriter, radio personality and journalist from Ahmedabad, India. She initially worked as a journalist and actress. She has written more than 56 books including novels, short stories and essays. . She writes columns in several publications and hosts a radio show. Her very famous book “Krishnayaan” based on the life of Lord Krishna is hugely popular.