Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Krishna Songs for Every Janmashtami Celebration and Gathering
Janmashtami celebrates the birth and childhood stories of Lord Krishna.
Music is an important part of many Janmashtami gatherings.
The playlist includes songs about Krishna, Radha, and Krishna’s mother, Yashoda.
Some songs show Krishna as playful and mischievous.
Others describe loving devotion toward him.
“Wo Kisna Hai” celebrates Krishna and what he represents.
“Mann Mohanaa” shows Jodha worshipping Krishna and honoring her faith.
“Go Go Govinda” is especially suited to Dahi Handi celebrations, which remember Krishna and his friends breaking butter pots.
The playlist features devotional and filmi songs inspired by Lord Krishna and Radha.
“Radha Kaise Na Jale” from Lagaan portrays Radha’s jealousy and Krishna’s popularity in Madhuban.
“Maiyya Yashoda” and “Soja Zara” depict playful and affectionate relationships involving Krishna.
“Wo Kisna Hai,” “Savaiyaa - Raadhey Krishna Ki,” and “Mann Mohanaa” focus on Krishna’s identity, devotion, and faith.
“Go Go Govinda” celebrates the Dahi Handi ritual and Krishna’s legendary love of butter.
- Who
- The playlist centers on Lord Krishna, Radha, Yashoda, and characters portrayed in Hindi films.
- What
- A selection of devotional and Hindi film songs recommended for Janmashtami celebrations.
- When
- During Janmashtami, including at Dahi Handi contests and home gatherings.
- Where
- In Janmashtami events, Dahi Handi celebrations, and gatherings at home.
- Why
- To celebrate Krishna’s birth, childhood, devotion, playful nature, and love of butter.
- Featured song
- “Radha Kaise Na Jale” from the 2001 film Lagaan
- Devotional lullaby
- “Soja Zara” from Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
- Krishna celebration song
- “Wo Kisna Hai” from Kisna: The Warrior Poet
- Prayer song
- “Mann Mohanaa” from Jodha Akbar
- Dahi Handi song
- “Go Go Govinda” from Oh My God
- Longest listed video
- “Mann Mohanaa” is five minutes and 58 seconds long
- Notable artistic detail
- “Radha Kaise Na Jale” was created and performed by Muslim artists, including Aamir Khan, Javed Akhtar, A. R. Rahman, and Saroj Khan