Krishna Janmashtami is one of the most popular festivals celebrated across the country to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is revered across India. The festival is celebrated on the eighth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada, which is usually in August or September.
This year, the festival will be celebrated on August 26 (Monday). Janmashtami is celebrated with a lot of fervour, especially in Mathura, where Krishna was born and neighbouring Vrindavan, where he spent his early childhood. On this day, devotees observe fast, wear traditional clothes, bathe and decorate Lord Krishna's idols in new clothes and jewellery, and seek blessings for the well-being of their families.
Other rituals on Janmashtami involve visiting Krishna temples and offering prayers. Here are some of the most popular Krishna temples to visit on Janmashtami: Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh Mathura's Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple is built around the prison cell where Lord Krishna's parents, Vasudeva and Devaki, were believed to have been held captive by his uncle Kansa. The complex has other temples devoted to Lord Krishna that are decked up and illuminated on Janmashtami.
It also witnesses heavy footfall on other occasions such as Diwali, Basant Panchami, and Holi. Krishna Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala The Sree Krishna Temple in Kerala is often referred to as the Dwarka of South India. It is cou.