Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami , is one of the most happy festivals observed by Hindus around the world. This festival commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna Janmashtami 2024 will be celebrated on August 26.
Devotees celebrate the holy birth of Krishna, who is thought to have been born to defend the world from evil and restore dharma. ADVERTISEMENT Krishna Janmashtami is observed with great zeal and reverence. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna was born in Mathura at midnight on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight, Bhadrapada.
His life and teachings, as portrayed in the Bhagavad Gita and other scriptures, continue to inspire millions. Krishna is revered not only as a supernatural entity, but also for his intelligence, fun personality, and close relationship with his devotees. Krishna Janmashtami celebrations vary by area in India, but most feature singing devotional songs, dancing, fasting, and reading texts.
The temples are magnificently decorated, and special prayers (pujas) are held to commemorate the event. In Maharashtra, the festival is known for "Dahi Handi," a popular ritual in which groups of young men construct human pyramids to break a pot of curd dangling in the air, symbolising Krishna's passion for butter. The festivities of Mathura and Vrindavan, where Krishna is thought to have spent his childhood, are especially magnificent.
Devotees recreate scenes from Krishna's.