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Krishna Janmashtami or Gokul Ashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Hindu deity Vishnu. [2]Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtami tithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhaadra in the Hindu calendar, when the Rohini Nakshatra is ascendant.
Krishnashtami bath at Radha Kund. Women who want children like Shri krishna can fast and perform all prayers and rituals of Ahoi Ashtami, also on Krishnashtami after God Krishna . On this day, such women who wish for a child, take bath in Radha Kund , in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh , at Arunodaya , which is before sunrise.
Observed by: Hindus: Type: Religious (1–2 days), cultural: Celebrations: Dahi Handi/Nandotsava (next day in the north), kite-flying, drawing footprints of infant Krishna, fasting, traditional sweet dishes, etc.
Dahi Handi (also known as Gopal Kala or Utlotsavam) [3] [4] [5] is an entertainment and competitive event associated with Krishna Janmashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna.
Dhanteras - Dhanteras (Hindi: धनतेरस), also known as Dhanatrayodashi (Sanskrit: धनत्रयोदशी), is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindi calendar month of Ashvin.
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