Janmashtami Traditions and Customs: A Journey Through the Festivities
Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. This joyous occasion is observed with great enthusiasm and devotion by millions of people across India and around the world. Janmashtami falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada, which typically occurs in August or September. The Legend of Bhagwan Krishna’s Birth: According to Hindu mythology, Bhagwan…