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Janmashtami is the Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. It is one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism and is celebrated with great pomp and show all over India. The festival falls on the eighth day of the dark half of the month of Bhadrapada (August-September) according to the Hindu calendar.<\/p>\n
Krishna is one of the most important deities in Hinduism and is worshipped by millions of Hindus all over the world. He is known for his mischievous pranks, his love of music and dance, and his heroic deeds. He is also the patron deity of the cowherd caste, the Yadu.<\/p>\n
The story of Krishna’s birth is one of the most popular stories in Hindu mythology. It is said that Krishna was born to Devaki, the wife of Vasudeva, in the prison of Kamsa, the evil king of Mathura. Kamsa had been told by a prophecy that he would be killed by his eighth nephew. To prevent this from happening, he had killed all of Devaki’s six sons as soon as they were born. However, when Krishna was born, Vasudeva managed to smuggle him out of the prison and take him to Gokul, a village in the Vrindavan forest. There, Krishna was raised by Nanda and Yashoda, a cowherd couple.<\/p>\n
Krishna grew up to be a brave and powerful warrior. He killed Kamsa and his evil allies, and he established a kingdom of peace and prosperity in Mathura. He is also credited with teaching the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most important scriptures in Hinduism.<\/p>\n
Janmashtami is a time for Hindus to celebrate the birth of Krishna and to renew their devotion to him. It is a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy a feast of traditional foods. It is also a time for children to play games and enjoy the festivities.<\/p>\n
The following are some of the ways in which Janmashtami is celebrated:<\/p>\n
Janmashtami is a time of joy and celebration for Hindus all over the world. It is a time to remember the birth of Krishna and to renew their devotion to him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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