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Sri Krishna Janmashtami Fast

Fasting or Upavasa is the means to move nearer to the Supreme Being to overcome helplessness. The practice of fasting may have originated as an offering for God. Fasting and offering to God was believed to please him/her. Thereby, God would fulfil a boon. During Janmashtami festival the devotees keep the characterised fast. Nirjal Fast […]

When is Krishna Janmashtami? | Krishna Janmashtami Hindu Festival

Janmashtami is the birth of Bhagwan Sri Krishna, the most famous Gods of Hindu religion. It is celebrated on the eighth day [Ashtami] of the Sravana or Savana month. Lord Krishna was born on the Rohini Nakshatram [star]. Generally, this festival is observed in August-September according to the Gregorian calendar. According to the legend, Krishna […]