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In Jammu region, Janmashtami is popularly known by the name "Thogre/Thakure da Vrat" [28] (meaning Vrat dedicated to Thakur i.e. Shri Krishna). Observing a Phalaahari Vrat for complete one day is the major ritual in the festival.
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.
Krishna Janmashtami is a joyous and widely celebrated festival in India, commemorating the birth of Krishna. The festival typically falls in August or September, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu lunar calendar. Throughout India, devotees observe Krishna Janmashtami with great fervor and enthusiasm.
Learn the history and significance of the Hindu festival, how the holiday is traditionally celebrated, and find out the date and time of Janmashtami in 2022.
In Hinduism, Krishna is recognized as the complete and eighth incarnation of Vishnu, or as the Supreme God (Svayam Bhagavan) in his own right. [1] As one of the most popular of all Hindu deities, Krishna has acquired a number of epithets, and absorbed many regionally significant deities, such as Jagannatha in Odisha and Vithoba in Maharashtra.
The name "Krishna" originates from the Sanskrit word kṛṣṇa, which means "black", "dark" or "dark blue". [34] The waning moon is called Krishna Paksha, relating to the adjective meaning "darkening". [34] Some Vaishnavas also translate the word as "All-Attractive", though it lacks that meaning in Sanskrit. [35]
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. [6] [7] During the event, which takes place during August or September on the day after Krishna Janmashtami.
Vasant Panchami (also called Saraswati Puja by Bengalis and Odias) is celebrated for the blessing of Saraswati, goddess of wisdom and the arts. [5] Thaipusam or Kavadi: Murugan during Thaipusam: The full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai Thaipusam is a Hindu festival predominantly celebrated by the Tamil community.