Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Janmashtami is observed every year on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad.
In 2021, Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on 30, August, 2021. During the festival beautiful Jhankis are decorated at temples and houses. People keep fast on Janmashtami till midnight.
Where is Janmashtami celebrated?
Krishna Janmashtami is a popular Hindu festival celebrated all around the world. But in India, Janmashtami is celebrated with great joy. The festival has great significance for the Hindu population of India.
In Mathura and Vrindavan, there are big celebrations on the birth of Lord Krishna. Dahi-Handi festival is celebrated the day after Janmashtami all across India.
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