JANMASHTAMI : DATE 2024, HISTORY, SIGNIFICANCE, AND CELEBRATION
Name:-Chavada Nanda N. Department of English, MKBU, Bhavnagar Roll Number:- 19 Batch:- M.A. Sem 2 E-mailAddress:-nandachavada@gmail.com Contact No : 9904198084 JANMASHTAMI : DATE 2024, HISTORY, SIGNIFICANCE, AND CELEBRATION Introduction to Janmashtami: History, Significance, and Celebrations Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism. Observed on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight) in the month of Shravana (AugustSeptember), Janmashtami is a festival that resonates with deep spiritual meaning and cultural significance for millions of Hindus worldwide. The origins of Janmashtami are deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and ancient scriptures, particularly the Mahabharata. According to tradition, Lord Krishna was born in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva, under extraordinary circumstances marked ...