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Janmashtami, an annual Hindu festival, marks the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The festival is celebrated on the Ashtami (eight the day of the month) of Krishna Paksha (night between the new moon and the full moon) of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon (holy month of Shravana). According to the Gregorian Calendar, the festival usually falls in the month of August or September. The festival is celebrated with great joy and fervour by Hindus.
Devotees observe a day-long fast only to open it next day when the Asthami tithi or the eight day is over. The devotees gear up to welcome baby Krishna to their homes by performing Krishna Abhishekam. People decorate Lord Krishna’s idol with new garments and fresh flowers after bathing the idol with milk, ghee and water. Then bhog is offered to the deity. Devotees fast on this day. They adhere to phalahar diet (diet which consists of fruits and water) during the hours of fasting.
Lord Krishna, also known as Nandlala, is made to rest in a cradle. The cradle is then rocked by the devotees while performing the religious ceremonies. Bala Krishna, the child Krishna, is a divine child and one of the popular deities of Hindus across India. People across India dress their children like Bala Krishna and celebrate the festival. Janmashtami is widely Celebrated across India in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, South India, Rajasthan. A day after Janmashtami is celebrated as Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra.
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Indian children dressed as the Hindu deity Krishna and his cosort Radha wait in line to participate in a fancy dress competition held as part of Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at a kindergarten in Bangalore on September 1, 2018. - Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. (Photo by MANJUNATH KIRAN / AFP)
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A young Indian boy dressed as the Hindu deity Krishna (R) looks on as a mother dresses up her child as Radha (R), Krishnas consort, during a fancy dress competition held as part of Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at a kindergarten in Bangalore on September 1, 2018. - Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. (Photo by MANJUNATH KIRAN / AFP)
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An Indian girl dressed as Radha, the consort of Hindu deity Krishna, adjusts her headdress while waiting for her turn to participate in a fancy dress competition held as part of Krishna Janmashtami celebrations at a kindergarten in Bangalore on September 1, 2018. - Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. (Photo by MANJUNATH KIRAN / AFP)
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Amritsar: A BSF jawan takes a selfie with children dressed as Hindu God Krishna on the eve of Janmashtmi festival, in Amritsar on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018
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In this picture taken on September 1, 2018, Indian children dressed as the Hindu deity Krishna take part in a pre-Janmashtami festival celebration in Amritsar. - "Krishna Janmashtami" is an annual festival that celebrates the birth of Hindu deity Krishna. (Photo by NARINDER NANU / AFP)
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A member of Indias Border Security Force (BSF) takes a photograph with children dressed as Hindu deity Krishna at Durgiana Temple in Amritsar on September 1, 2018, ahead of the Krishna Janmashtami festival, which marks Krishnas birth. (Photo by NARINDER NANU / AFP)
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A Indian boy dressed as Hindu deity Krishna tries to break a curd pot during "Krishna Janmashtami" festival celebrations in Chennai on September 2, 2018. - "Krishna Janmashtami" also known as Gokulashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna. (Photo by ARUN SANKAR / AFP)
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Kolkata: Children dress up as Hindu God Krishna as they participate in a fancy dress competition on the occasion of Janmashtmi festival, in Kolkata on Sunday, Sept 2, 2018.
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Agartala: Children dress up as Hindu God Krishna as they participate in a fancy dress competition on the occasion of Janmashtmi festival, in Agartala on Sunday, Sept 2, 2018.
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Kolkata: Children dressed as Hindu God Krishna in a rally to celebrate Janmashtmi festival, in Kolkata on Sunday, Sept 2, 2018.
