Krishna Janmashtami

Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. In certain Hindu... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Krishnashtami, Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashtami, Yadukulashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti
• Observed by:  Hindus
• Type:  Religious (1–2 days), cultural
• Celebrations:  Dahi Handi (next day in the north), kite-flying, drawing footprints of infant Krishna, fasting, traditional sweet dishes, etc.
• Observances:  Dance-drama, puja, night vigil, fasting
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