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Krishna Janmashtami Celebration In India

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Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna, the most famous God of the Hindus. Janmashtami is the eighth day in the month of Sravana (August-September) and it is celebrated all over India. Lord Krishna was born in the year of Visvavasu, appx. 5,227 years ago. Janmashtami Rasleela , Janmashtami Dahi Handi , Janmashtami Krishna Bal Leela , Janmashtami Geeta Saar are integral part of this celebration. Janmashtami celebration in India is mostly popular in Mathura, Vrindavan, Dwarka and ISKCON. The most popular temples where Janmashtami is being celebrated are - Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir, Mathura Banke Bihari Mandir, Vrindavan Guruvayur Temple, Kerala Udupi Sri Krishna Temple, Karnataka Srinath Temple, Rajasthan Dwarkadhish Temple, Gujarat The temples are decorated with Janmasthami decorative items such as Krishna Idols and Sculptures, Krishna Wall Hangings, Krishna Door Hangings or Torans and many more. Janmasthami fast is popular among Indian women. You can listen to Janmashtami B