When Celebrated – Krishna Janamashtmi or Gokulashtmi is celebrated on eighth day of Shravan (July – August) during monsoon. Why Celebrated - Significance Birthday of Shree Krishna is celebrated as Krishna Janamashtmi, who is eighth incarnation of Bhagwan Vishnu. It is believed to be born around 5000 years ago in Mathura. How & Where Celebrated
Celebrated since when Shree Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva in a prison at Mathura. King Kans, the brother of Devaki had imprisoned them because it was predicted that eighth child of Devaki would kill him. Vasudeva took him to Gokul by crossing Yamuna on a stormy night. Shree Krishna grew up in the care of Yashoda and Nand. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna_Janmashtami Celebrated since when Shree Krishna was born to Devaki and Vasudeva in a prison at Mathura. King Kans, the brother of Devaki had imprisoned them because it was predicted that eighth child of Devaki would kill him. Vasudeva took him to Gokul by crossing Yamuna on a stormy night. Shree Krishna grew up in the care of Yashoda and Nand. References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishna_Janmashtami
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Ram Prasad
4/29/2018 02:49:14 pm
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