Krishna is one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right. Among the most revered figures in Indian civilization, Bhagwan Krishna occupies a central place in religion, philosophy, literature, art, and cultural identity. He is worshiped across Hindu traditions as the Supreme Being, an avatar of Vishnu, and a divine guide. Lord Krishna ’ s teachings, primarily articulated in the Bhagavad Gita, hold profound significance in Hindu philosophy and spirituality. They address fundamental questions about life, duty, morality, and the nature of the self. Krishna ' s birthday is celebrated every year by Hindus on Krishna Janmashtami according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar, which falls in late August or early September of the Gregorian calendar. [16][17][18] The anecdotes and narratives of Krishna 's life are generally titled as Krishna Līlā.
