1. Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna.
2. It is observed on the eighth day (ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
3. Janmashtami is known as Gokul Ashtami.
4. Lord Krishna was born in Mathura, but was raised in Gokul to be kept safe from his cruel maternal uncle King Kansa.
5. Lord Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
6. Lord Krishna was born to save the world from evil and to remove all sorrows.
7. Lord Krishna played a key role in the Mahabharata, guiding the Pandavas with his wisdom.
8. He gave the world the sacred ‘Shrimad Bhagavad Gita’, a treasure of spiritual knowledge.
9. At midnight, the birth time of Lord Krishna, prayers and celebrations take place.
10. The Dahi Handi event is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many places.
