Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Gokulashtami or Janmashtami, is a significant Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. This festival is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September. This year Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated on 26 August across the country.
Significance and History
Krishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Krishna, who is considered a divine hero, teacher, and philosopher in Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, Krishna was born in Mathura to Devaki and Vasudeva. His birth is celebrated with great fervor, especially in Mathura and Vrindavan, where he spent his childhood.
Q.: Krishna Janmashtami is observed on which day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada?
A) First day (Pratipada)
B) Fifth day (Panchami)
C) Eighth day (Ashtami)
D) Fifteenth day (Amavasya)
Ans : C) Eighth day (Ashtami)
Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September.
