Krishna Janmashtami is the celebration of the birth of one of the most well-known Hindu deities, Lord Krishna. His estimated birth year is 3228 BC. His birthday is observed eight days after Raksha Bandhan. It occurs in Sravana, a Hindu month that usually coincides with August or September. The two days of festivities are filled with vigour and enthusiasm.

The celebrations for Krishna Janmashtami begin at midnight as that is when Krishna is said to have been born. The promise to keep a day-long fast and break it the next day is made by Krishna devotees. On Janmashtami, some people eat only one meal a day while others consume only fruit.

The Drik Panchang indicates that this year’s Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on August 18 and August 19 since Ashtami Tithi will begin on August 18 and end on August 19. However, astrology predicts that the fast will be observed on August 19. The Rohini Nakshatra, under which Lord Krishna was born, does not fall on Ashtami Tithi this year.

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Since it is said that Lord Krishna spent a significant portion of his childhood in Vrindavan, the city celebrates Krishna’s birthday with great fervour and enthusiasm. On this day, important temples including ISKCON, Banke Bihari, and Radharaman have lavish festivities. At this time, there is a large influx of visitors and devotees from all across India to Mathura, the birthplace of Krishna. Temples are open all night for worshippers and are decked with flowers and lights. In reality, with preparations well underway weeks before the festival, Mathura and Vrindavan come to life. On stage, Ras Lila, a play based on passages from the Bhagwata Puran, is permormed.

India offers a wide variety of celebrations, with each area having its own unique style of commemorating important events. One of the largest Janmashtami events in the UK takes place at Bhaktivedanta Manor in Hertfordshire. Prasadam, a revered vegetarian meal, is distributed to pilgrims in large quantities.