Krishna Janmashtami 2023: Interesting facts about Gokulashatami

Janmashtami is also referred to as Krishna Janmashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti and Sree Jayanti.

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Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated as one of the grandest festivals globally, holds significance for the Hindu community worldwide. It commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, regarded as an avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, the festival is set to be observed on Wednesday, September 6, with the traditional dahi handi celebration scheduled for Thursday, September 7.  (File Photo)

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It is believed that this year marks the 5250th birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. According to some scholars, Lord Krishna born on 18th July 3228 BCE.  (File Photo (azgreetings.com))

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On Gokulashtami, people worship Lord Krishna along with Radha and Balaram.  (PTI)

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Gokulashtami is also celebrated in South India, where devotees offer fruits to Lord Krishna as 'prasadam' and engage in singing devotional songs as part of the festivities. (PTI)

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In the western state of Maharashtra, the highlight of the festival is the 'dahi-handi' tradition, which involves breaking a pot filled with curd suspended in the air using a human pyramid. In Mumbai alone, there are more than 4000 dahi-handi events organized during this festive occasion. (FILE)

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In Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, there are approximately 400 temples dedicated to Nandgopal, another name for Lord Krishna, showcasing the deep-rooted religious and cultural significance of the deity in this sacred city.  (HT Photo/Kunal Patil)

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Janmashtami is celebrated with enthusiasm not only in India but also in countries outside India. In places like Singapore, for example, religious processions featuring chanting of "Hare Krishna" are held along Serangoon Road, a thoroughfare that stretches from Little India to Kallang.  (AP)

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Krishna Janmashtami is often observed over two consecutive days, with each day catering to different traditions. The first day is dedicated to the Smarta Sampradaya, while the second day is for the Vaishnava Sampradaya. (AFP)