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Introduction To Janmashtami Festival:
Janmashtami Festival in India is one of the main celebrations in India, where Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated nationwide. This festival bears historical and mythological importance in India. The festival is celebrated with pomp and grandeur and people from different parts of the country warmly welcomes the advent of the Lord.
Description of Janmashtami Festival:
Janmashtami is popular as 'Gokulashtami' or 'Krishna Jayanti'. Lord Krishna is regarded as one of the main Gods among the Hindus. According to the mythology, there are various 'Yug' (phase) of Hindu mythology, and the birth of Sri Krishna took place in 'Dwapur Yug'. Sri Krishna came in this world to demolish the daemon Kansha, the king of Mathura. The birth occasion of Krishna is celebrated with the offerings that take place through out the night.
Lord Krishna is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and he took birth to kill his maternal uncle Kansha. Lord Krishna was born of Devki, sister of Kansha. Kansha was aware of his death and so he killed other children of Devki. But as Kansha was destined to be killed by Devki's eighth son, so Krishna was handed over to Nandalal who had taken care of Krishna. The legend and the myths make a wonderful impact and beliefs on the Hindus and these strong beliefs are well evident in the glory and splendor of the occasion.
People of Gujarat treat the occasion as a grand event and the celebration takes place in temples, personal houses and in the localities when all the females treat Lord Krishna as their own child. On the occasion different sweets, dishes are prepared to give honor to the God.
Time For Celebration of Janmashtami Festival:
Janmashtami festival is celebrated all over India. The cities like Agra, Mathura, Brindavan, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Dwaraka, Mumbai, and other parts of India. Janmashtami depends on Hindu calendar but generally the day falls in the month of July or August. People from different states with different background celebrate the festival and give a different dimension to the occasion.
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