Krishna Janmashtami (Sanskrit: कृष्णजन्माष्टमी, romanized: Kṛṣṇajanmāṣṭamī ), also known simply as Krishnashtami , Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Krishna Jayanthi marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna was born on the 8th day of the waning Moon Period (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Aavani or Shravana (Mid-Aug to Mid-Sep) when the ruling Nakshatra (star) of the day was Rohini. Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna , who is loved and worshipped across India. Every year, devotees celebrate this day with fasting, prayers, and midnight festivities. Various festivals and occasions are celebrated in the Hindu Tradition Lord Krishna Janmashtami is one of these festivals celebrated with great zeel and enthusiasm. It is also known as Krishna Gokulashtami or krishna jayanthi marking the birthday of lord Krishna , the eighth avatar of Vishnu, who is one of Hinduism’s most revered deities. It is called Astami as it is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August-September) when the lord ...
