Shri Krishna Janmashtami on Aug 30, other festivals associated with the Lord!

But have you ever thought, besides Janmashtami or Gokulashtami which is the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, there are other festivals in the country associated with Kanha?

New Delhi: Lord Krishna's birthday, Janmashtami, will be marked this year on August 30. Temples are lit, beautifully adorned with fresh flowers etc among various other things. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrations remain low key but, however, that hasn't dampened the spirits of Krishna Bhakts.  But have you ever thought, besides Janmashtami or Gokulashtami which is the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, there are other festivals in the country associated with Kanha? Shri Krishna is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival of Janmashtami is observed according to the Hindi lunisolar calendar. Shri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated in various ways. At several places, devotees observe fast on Ashtami and break it only after midnight once the Lord is born. The day is marked with singing bhajans, listening to Krishna stories and legends, participate in plays based on the Lord's life amongst other rituals.