Birthday Photos- September Month

Janamaashtami Wishes

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. Janmashtami is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Sri Krishna.

Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Sri Krishna Jayanti, Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami and sometimes simply as Janmashtami. Hindus observed this festival to celebrate the birthday of their beloved God Sri Krishna. The birth of Lord Krishna marks the end of inhumanity and cruelty over mankind. Krishna is a symbol of righteousness. 

Sri Krishna was born at mid-night of this day. Krishna Janmashtami is observed on the Ashtamitithi, the eighth day of the dark half or Krishna Paksha of the month of Shraavana. He is considered as an avatar of the God Vishnu. 

Janmaashtami or Gokulashtami, popularly known in Mumbai and Pune as DahiHandi, is celebrated as an event which involves making a human pyramid and breaking an earthen pot (handi) filled with buttermilk (dahi), which is tied at a convenient height.The day is celebrated with great zeal and devotion.