Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna

Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Krishna, on the eighth day (Ashtami) in the month of Sravana or Savana. It is generally celebr...

Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Bhagwan Krishna, on the eighth day (Ashtami) in the month of Sravana or Savana. It is generally celebrated in the month of August-September according to the Christian Calendar.
Hindus all over India observe fast on this day and recite the life story and teachings of Sri Krishna noted in the form of 'shlokas' in Bhagwad Gita. At midnight, when Lord Krishna was believed to have taken birth, an 'aarti' is performed and people break their fasts by feasting on sweets and delicious dishes prepared especially for the occasion.’
Celebration of Janmashtami,includes a number of ceremonies like Dahi Handi ,Jhanki etc Dahi Handi generally takes place on the second day of Janmashtami. An earthen pot containing a mixture of milk, dry fruits, ghee is hung around 20-30 feet high in the air with the help of a rope.After suspending the pot on the height, a group of young men or boys tries to touch and break it climbing on each other as a pyramid. The person or the group who reaches the Dahi Handi and breaks it is declared as the winner.