Shri Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami festival that celebrates the birth of Hindu God Krishna is celebrated on Tuesday. The auspicious occasion will also be celebrated tomorrow, that is Wednesday.
Krishna Janmashtami falls on the eighth day or the Ashtami of the holy month of Shravana. The festival is celebrated by Hindus all over the world and many devotees fast on this day and offer prayers.
While homes are decked up with lights and streamers, scores of devotees host dance-drama enactment on the life of Lord Krishna. Besides, Krishna Jhula and Dahi handi are other forms of celebrating the occasion.
