SHRI GOKULESHJI'S BIRTH

Meantime all his disciples came there and began to shout this auspicious information and with great pleasure and merriment they celebrated this festival of Joy (Nand Mahotsava).

Chhati Prastav:

The auspicious sixth day of Birth was celebrated on the 12th day of the bright half of the month Magasara. The auspicious day was Wednesday and on the second day of the dark half of the Posha - Monday the 12th day of Shri Gokuleshji's birth was celebrated.Asu. Rukmani Vahuji Rocking in a Cradle:

In a few days Shri Vitthalnathji came to Adel. There his Holiness at once visited the harem (janana). At that time mother Rukmani Vahuji was rocking here beloved son in a cradle. Shri Vitthalnathji was very much pleased to see this child.

The Naming Ceremony:

Shri Vitthalnathji himself chose the name "Shri Vallabh" for addressing. In the horoscope the child was given the name Shri Krishna, but he became more popular by the name Shri Gokuleshji.