Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is observed according to the Hindu calendar. It is on the eighth day of the Krishna Pakshain Shraavana or Bhadrapad (depending on whether the calendar chooses the new moon or full moon day as the last day of the month), which overlaps with August/September. 

 Significance of Janmashtami 
Janmashtami holds deep spiritual and philosophical significance. It teaches devotees important life lessons such as the pursuit of righteousness, the significance of selfless service, and the ultimate victory of good over evil. 

Lord Krishna's teachings in the Bhagavad Gita emphasize the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, which resonates with people from all walks of life.

Krishna JanmashtamiAlso calledKrishnashtami, SaatamAatham,
Gokulashtami, Yadukulashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti',
Sree JayantiObserved byHindusTypeReligious (1–2 days), culturalCelebrationsDahi Handi (next day), kite-flying, fair, traditional sweet dishes etc.ObservancesDance, puja, night vigil, fasting2019 dateFriday–Saturday, 23–24 August2020 dateWednesday–Thursday, 12–13 August2021 dateMonday–Tuesday 30–31 August2022 dateThursday–Friday 18–19 August2023 dateWednesday–Thursday, 6–7 September 
It is an important festival particularly to the Vaishnavism tradition of Hinduism. Dances of the life of Krishna according to the Bhagavata Purana (such as Rasa Lila or Krishna Lila), devotional singing at midnight when Krishna was born, fasting (upavasa), a night vigil (ratri jagaran), and a festival (mahotsava) on the following day are a part of the Janmashtami celebrations. It is celebrated throughout India.

Krishna Janmashtami is followed by the festival Nandotsav, which celebrates the occasion when Nanda Maharaj, father of Krishna, distributed gifts to the villagers of Vrindavan in honor of the birth.

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Category:Hindu festivals