On this auspicious day, the famous folklore of his birth is narrated in Hindu temples and devotees organise plays and dance performances based on Lord Krishna’s life.Ĭelebrations and preparations for Lord Krishna's Birth have already been started. This year, the festival of Janmashtami will be observed on 24 August across India.īest Places To Celebrate Janmashtami 2023 in Delhi NCR | Freepik
Born as the eighth child to Devaki and Vasudeva, he proved the prophecy right that proclaimed the evil King Kansa would die in the hands of his eighth nephew. Lord Krishna was born in an era of turmoil, and chaos when evil was reigning everywhere. Janmashtami is celebrated by Hindu devotees to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna who is believed to be the eighth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu.