Every year, especially in Hindu countries such as Nepal and India, a day is remembered in the name of Krishna and the day is called Krishna Janmashtami. Simply, it is regarded as the day of Krishna’s birth. He is also the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Krishna Janmashtami usually falls in the month of July or August. Devotees spreading all over the world celebrate this festival in their own way, following their specific rituals. It’s been more than 5000 years when Lord Krishna was born in Mathura.
On the 8th day of the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada, Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated. Lord Krishna is considered the supreme personality of Godhead.
On this day, the Krishna Temples is well-decorated, devotees line up to worship lord Krishna without having a meal, perform different acts dedicating to Lord Krishna, sings Bhajans and finally at the midnight after the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth they end up this festival officially.
This festival is celebrated for two days, the first day is referred to as Krishna Ashtami or Gokul Ashtami and the second day is referred to as Kaal Ashtami or Janam Ashtami.
Krishna is considered as the eighth incarnation- an avatar of Lord Vishnu, and also he is regarded as the preserver and part of the trinity including Brahma and Shiva.
How Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated?
The celebrations of every festival depend upon the region. Priorly in every region, people start the celebration of Janmashtami by fasting, singing, praying, gathering, night vigils, and visiting the Krishna Temple.
In most of the Krishna temples, the priest do organize the recitation of Bhagavata Purana and Bhagavad Gita, where the entire life journey of Lord Krishna is stated. Mathura and Brindavan were the two places, where this festival is celebrated in a well-manner, as in these places Lord Krishna spend his life.
