Sri Krishna

Jayanthi
Festival
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 Krishna Janmashtami is an annual

celebration commemorating the
birth of Krishna.
It is celebrated on the 8th day of
Bhadrapada month (August).
Krishna was born to Devaki and
Vasudeva couple when they were
imprisoned by Devakis brother,
Kamsa.

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This year, Krishna Janmashtami

falls on Thursday, August 25, 2016.

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Name Krishna is derived from Sanskrit word

Krsna , which means "dark" or "dark blue.

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Krishna is considered as
an incarnation of Vishnu.

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 Krishna was born as the 8th child of

Devaki-Vasudeva couple. All the first 7
infants were killed by Kamsa. Mathura is
considered as the birthplace of Krishna.
Krishnashtami is also known as
Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Saatam
Atham, Sree Krishna Jayanthi.
Hindus celebrate Krishna Janmashtami
by fasting, worshiping Krishna and by
performing Pooja.
There is a game like ritual related to this
occasion. It involves making a human
pyramid and breaking an earthen pot of
curd tied at a height.
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This ritual is most popular in

Maharashtra.

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Bring home the beautiful idol of Krishna on this

special occasion to make the festival more alive.

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