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  2. Learn about the Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in Shravana or Bhadrapada. Find out the history, legends, customs, and traditions of this important Vaishnavism celebration across India and abroad.

  3. Sep 12, 2024 · Janmashtami, Hindu festival celebrating the birth (janma) of the god Krishna on the eighth (ashtami) day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). The number eight has another significance in the Krishna legend in that he is the eighth child of his mother, Devaki.

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  4. Janmashtami, also known by various names such as Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, Shrikrishna Jayanti, and Krishnasthami, is one of the most cherished festivals in India. It is celebrated to...

  5. Janmashtami is a two-day celebration of the birth of Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, on the eighth day of the dark fortnight in August or September. Learn about the legends, history, and traditions of this festival, and how to experience it in different places across India.

  6. Sep 6, 2023 · Krishna Janmashtami 2023 Significance: Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 6 and 7 this year. Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most popular festivals widely celebrated by Hindus...

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  7. Sep 1, 2018 · The Krishna Janmashtami festival, popularly known as Janmashtami, is celebrated across India and marks the birth of revered Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

  8. Sep 5, 2023 · Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of the Hindu god Krishna. Many Hindus reenact episodes from mythology on Krishna’s life, known as ‘Krishna Lilas,’ and perform folk...